The Effect of Social Support in Moderating the Health Consequences of Unemployment

Key Points

• This research aims to understand how social support can affect the health outcomes of individuals facing unemployment.
• Utilized survey data to assess levels of social support among unemployed individuals
• Analyzed health outcomes through statistical models to find correlations with social support
• Investigated the moderating effects of social support on health consequences during unemployment
• Unemployed individuals with higher social support levels reported better health outcomes, including reduced stress and anxiety.
• The analysis showed a significant correlation (p<0.05) indicating that social support moderates the negative health impacts of unemployment.

Abstract