Social Power and Communicating Social Support: How Stigma and Marginalization Affect Our Ability to Help

This book provides readers with an understanding of the theoretical foundations of social support communication and practical tools to ethically and justly connect with and support others in daily life. It examines how social hierarchies, personal power dynamics, and relational and social histories can be better understood to create stronger social support messages across all relationships. It is intended as a supplementary text in interpersonal communication, psychology, and social work undergraduate courses and for professionals who engage in caretaking and support tasks.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate theoretical underpinnings of social support communication, equipping readers with practical strategies for establishing ethical and equitable connections with others in their daily lives. Through a blend of research, real-world examples, and autoethnographic methods, the book explores how social hierarchies, personal power dynamics, and relational and social histories can be better understood to craft stronger social support messages across various relationships, including family, friends, workplaces, and healthcare provider-patient interactions. By translating these theories into practical applications, the book examines how support messaging can be effectively communicated, highlighting common pitfalls and offering guidance on how to rectify them. Designed as a supplementary text for undergraduate courses in interpersonal communication, psychology, and social work, this book is also invaluable for professionals engaged in caretaking and support tasks, seeking to enhance their knowledge of social support theory.

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate theoretical underpinnings of social support communication, equipping readers with practical strategies for establishing ethical and equitable connections with others in their daily lives. Through a blend of research, real-world examples, and autoethnographic methods, the book explores how social hierarchies, personal power dynamics, and relational and social histories can be better understood to craft stronger social support messages across various relationships, including family, friends, workplaces, and healthcare provider-patient interactions. By translating these theories into practical applications, the book examines how support messaging can be effectively communicated, highlighting common pitfalls and offering guidance on how to rectify them. Designed as a supplementary text for undergraduate courses in interpersonal communication, psychology, and social work, this book is also invaluable for professionals engaged in caretaking and support tasks, seeking to enhance their knowledge of social support theory.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367699390