A profile of social support during SARS in China

Jiafang LU; Kan SHI

A profile of social support during SARS in China

Jiafang LU
, Kan SHI

Department of Education Policy and Leadership (EPL)

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Abstract

This study sampled 3611 residents from 14 cities during severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) receding in China Mainland, respondents reported more social support from individual social network than that from organizations; family members, relatives, friends and fellow workers offered more emotional and instrumental support; and working affiliation, community and government provided knowledge support at a higher level. The results of hierarchical regression analysis furnished evidence that social support had direct impact on coping behaviors of people about SARS. Copyright © 2004 American Scholars Press.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	45-51
Journal	International Management Review
Volume	1
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 2004

Keywords

SARS
Social support
Coping
Alt. title: 社會支持在SARS事件中的作用研究

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A profile of social support during SARS in China

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