Volume : 11, Issue : 2, FEB 2025

THE ROLE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT IN ACADEMIC AND LIFE SUCCESS: A REVIEW

MANJINDER SINGH

Abstract

This paper discusses the concept of social support and goes on to give a literature review of the same. Social support is support that is perceived directly or indirectly from others and has been linked to many benefits for both psychical and mental health, but social support is also crucial and necessary for reducing academic stress among students. It has been found that social support can play a vital role in helping people in overcoming their difficulties and producing a positive light and giving life motivation and courage to compete in this competitive world by making them competent enough for this new era, which is surrounded by stress all over the world. The concept of social support in real life is studied across the world in reference to a variety of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, nursing, public health, education, rehabilitation, and social work. Research confirms that both non-cognitive skills and social support play a significant role in academic and life success, but their relative contribution needs to be researched for the benefit of students and for significant improvement in the education system.

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