Supportive ActionsThe stress-support matching hypothesis (Cohen & McKay, 1984; Cutrona & Rus¬sell, 1990) is perhaps the most explicit statement of how supportive actions should promote coping, The hypothesis is that social support will be effective in promoting coping and reducing the effects of a stressor, insofar as the form of assistance matches the demands of the stressor, According to tills view, each 'stressful circumstance places specific demands on the affected individual. For example, having someone lend you money may be useful in the face of a tem¬porary job loss but useless in the face of the death of a friend- Similarly, having companions and confidants might be extremely useful when addressing the loss of a friend but less helpful when faced with a sudden economic demand-
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