Perceived Social Support
Dimension 11 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Perceived Social Support measures the extent to which an expression conveys having dependable, emotionally meaningful, and practically helpful relationships available. It encompasses feelings of closeness, trust, companionship, advice, and confidence that others can be counted on when needed.
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Low Perceived Social Support
Expressions activating this band describe sparse, uncertain, or weakly felt social connection, including being alone often, feeling cut off, or referring to social contact in a limited or observational way rather than as dependable support.
Moderate Perceived Social Support
Expressions activating this band describe meaningful connection with others through trust, openness, closeness, and some felt support, while still including experiences of isolation or inconsistency in how supported the person feels.
High Perceived Social Support
Expressions activating this band describe a clear expectation that others are available for companionship, emotional comfort, advice, and practical help in times of need or crisis. Support is experienced as dependable, accessible, and personally significant.
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Low When Support: Content characterized by visit, credit, account, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect when support at this level.
Moderate When Support: Content characterized by rely, performances, albuterol, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect when support at this level.
High When Support: Content characterized by when, support, there, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect when support at this level.