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Seeking Social Support through Social Media
Seeking Social Support through Social Media
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1
Which of the following is an example of
esteem support
?
“You can do this, I believe in you!"
“Here’s a ride to the hospital.”
“You should talk to a therapist.”
“I’m so sorry you’re going through this.”
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Which is NOT a benefit of online social support?
Access to diverse perspectives
Guaranteed professional advice
Convenience and accessibility
Ability to craft thoughtful messages
3
Why do people often craft messages carefully when seeking support online?
To confuse people
To hide the truth
To avoid negative perceptions and make sure they’re understood
To get sympathy
4
What is the primary platform studied in the article on SNS and social support?
Twitter/X
Facebook
Snapchat
Instagram
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How does “availability” help with online support?
It lets people see your messages forever
It makes messages auto-send
It helps increase likes
It allows people to respond across time zones
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Which platform feature was given as an example of control?
TikTok duets
Twitter retweets
Facebook stories
Instagram comment limits
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Why might instrumental support be seen as less appropriate on Facebook?
It’s too private
It doesn’t involve emotion
It’s hard to deliver help through SNS
It’s confusing
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Why do people turn to social media for social support?
To avoid therapy
To share with a chosen audience and build a structured community
Because it’s mandatory
To get likes
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Which app was used as an example of anonymity?
TikTok
Instagram
Yik Yak
Twitter
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What does anonymity allow users to do?
Delete their account
Hide their identity and avoid embarrassment
Earn more likes
Block everyone
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What is “enacted support”?
Support from professionals
Verbal and nonverbal behavior intended to help someone
Only in-person support
Automated messages
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Which of the following is NOT one of the “Effective Support Message” features?
Visibility
Anonymity
Popularity
Availability
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What does “visibility” in social media support refer to?
How fast posts go viral
Who has the most followers
Public, thoughtful comments that feel personal
Screen brightness
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True or False: Social support only happens after negative events.
False
True
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Emotional support involves...
Expressing empathy and care
Solving someone's problem
Offering advice
Giving money or goods
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Which support type is MOST appropriate on Facebook?
Emotional
None of the above
Esteem
Instrumental
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Which type of support was seen as
least
appropriate
on Facebook?
Esteem support
Emotional support
Instrumental Support
Informational Support
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What is one risk of public support messages?
They disappear too quickly
Face threats and impression concerns
People won’t read them
They’re always anonymous
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True or False:
in-person
support was rated as more effective than
Facebook
support.
True
False
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Informational support typically involves...
Offering advice or guidance
Liking someone’s post
Sharing a meme
Sending gifts
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What does
instrumental support
usually involve?
Providing tangible help
Advice-giving
Sharing feelings
Expressing admiration
