Social Power and Communicating Social Support - How Stigma and Marginalization Affect Our Ability to Help

This book gives readers an understanding of the theoretical foundations of social support communication along with practical tools to ethically and justly connect with and support others in daily life.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Dentity Construction and Maintenance and Social Support 3. Relationships at the Center of Support 4. Channels of Communication 5. Physical Health and Social Support 6. Mental Health and Social Support 7. Race, Ethnicity, and Social Support 8. Gender, Sexuality, and Social Support 9. Grief and Social Support 10. Conclusion

About the author

Dena M. Huisman is Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Wisconsin—La Crosse, USA. Her specialties include family communication, gender communication, and public speaking. She uses her teaching and research to advocate for social justice and equity.

Summary

This book gives readers an understanding of the theoretical foundations of social support communication along with practical tools to ethically and justly connect with and support others in daily life.

Product details

• Authors: Dena M. Huisman, Dena M. (Gundersen Health Systems Huisman, Dena M. (University of Wisconsin-La Cross Huisman
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.12.2022
• EAN: 9780367701543
• ISBN: 978-0-367-70154-3
• No. of pages: 188
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Arithmetic, algebra; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; History, Media Studies, Medical counselling, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / General, Linguistics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Death, Grief, Bereavement, PSYCHOLOGY / Interpersonal Relations, Psychotherapy, Health & personal development, Humanities, Mental health services, Social, group or collective psychology, Communication Studies, Literature: history & criticism, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Groups & group theory, Health, Relationships and Personal development, Palliative Medicine, Literature: history and criticism, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services, Groups and group theory