Social support measurement

American Journal of Community PsychologyVolume 13, Issue 2 p. 187-202 Article Social support measurement Charles H. Tardy, Corresponding Author Charles H. Tardy University of Southern Mississippi, Speech Communication, Southern Station, 39406 Hattiesburg, MississippiSearch for more papers by this author Charles H. Tardy, Corresponding Author Charles H. Tardy University of Southern Mississippi, Speech Communication, Southern Station, 39406 Hattiesburg, MississippiSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 April 1985 https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00905728Citations: 363AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL References Barrera, M., A method for the assessment of social support networks in community survey research. Connections. 1980. 3: 3, 8– 13. Barrera, M., B. H. Gottlieb, Social support in the adjustment of pregnant adolescents: Assessment issues. Social networks and social support. 1981. 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