Perceiving support -- not receiving it -- helps people cope with worry and waiting

(University of California - Riverside) In her most recent study, 'worry and waiting' researcher Kate Sweeny finds a connection between the perception that your romantic partner cares, and a reduction in stress during challenging waiting periods.Perception is a key word; past psychology research has suggested disparity between support received, and support perceived. In fact, research has found actual support has no effect on alleviating stress, and can even cause greater stress.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news