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

ISBN-13: 9780367701543 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 216 str.

USA) Huisman Dena M. (University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Opis

This book gives readers an understanding of the theoretical foundations of social support communication along with practical tools to ethically and justly connect with and support others in daily life.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Dentity Construction and Maintenance and Social Support  3. Relationships at the Center of Support  4. Channels of Communication  5. Physical Health and Social Support  6. Mental Health and Social Support  7. Race, Ethnicity, and Social Support  8. Gender, Sexuality, and Social Support  9. Grief and Social Support  10. Conclusion

O autorze

Dena M. Huisman is Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Wisconsin—La Crosse, USA. Her specialties include family communication, gender communication, and public speaking. She uses her teaching and research to advocate for social justice and equity.