Abstract

GRACIA, Enrique  and  HERRERO, Juan. The community as a source of social support: evaluation and implications at the individual and community levels. Rev. Latinoam. Psicol. [online]. 2006, vol.38, n.2, pp. 327-342. ISSN 0120-0534.

This paper presents results from three studies. In Study 1, we analyze the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Community Support Questionnaire. In Study 2, we examine the relations among community support and several indicators of psychological adjustment. In Study 3, we compare levels of community support across two types of residential areas: low and high risk residential areas. Results confirm both that perception of community support is associated with psychological adjustment and that community support also varies across different types of residential areas. We discuss the results implications for the analysis of community support both at individual and community level.

Keywords : Social support; Community support; Social integration; Psychological adjustment.

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