Asked by Hannah Prince on Sep 27, 2024

Kevin hears about a group of Chinese seniors that meets to play Mahjong on his university campus every Tuesday at 2pm.He believes this will be good for his grandfather because ___________.

A) it will provide him with emotional support only
B) it will provide him with social support
C) it will reduce his perceived integration
D) it will increase his perceived marginalization

Social support

The assistance, comfort, and encouragement one receives from social networks, including friends, family, and community, which can be crucial for mental and physical health.

Perceived marginalization

The feeling or experience of being excluded or sidelined within a society or group.

Mahjong

A tile-based game that originated in China, involving skill, strategy, and calculation, as well as a certain degree of chance.

  • Identify the role of social support in stress management.