Encouraging Social Support: Vital in Leading to Up-

gradation

Dr. Radhika Kapur

Abstract

The individuals, belonging to all communities, categories and socio-economic

backgrounds are required to carry out different types of job duties and responsibilities in their
personal and professional lives. These are carried out on their own or through obtaining
support and assistance from other individuals. The other individuals include, family and
community members. The individuals, from the stage of early childhood, throughout their
lives are required to acknowledge the meaning and significance of social support. This is the
key in coping with various types of psychological problems of anger, stress, anxiety,
frustration and depression in an effective manner. This is essential in order to carry out job
duties satisfactorily and through taking help from other individuals. The individuals are
required to be well-informed in terms of essential factors, i.e. implementing effective
communication processes, treating others with respect and courtesy, making provision of
factual information and possessing an approachable nature and an amiable attitude. As a
consequence of acknowledging and implementing all these factors, one will be able to
encourage social support. One of the important benefits of social support is, one will be able
to promote a normal mind-set. Furthermore, one will incur the feelings of pleasure and
contentment. Therefore, it is well-understood that it is vital in leading to one’s up-gradation.
The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, understanding the
meaning and significance of encouraging social support, measures to be implemented in
encouraging social support and advantages of encouraging social support.

Keywords: Awareness, Efficiency, Encourage, Individuals, Job Duties, Skills, Social

Support

Introduction

The individuals, belonging to all communities, occupations, categories and socio-

economic backgrounds need to encourage social support. The social support is available from
family members, relatives, friends, neighbours, educators, employers, classmates, colleagues,
service providers and domestic helpers. There are some tasks and activities, which are put
into operation on an individual basis, whereas, there are others, which are implemented
through working in collaboration and integration with others. Hence, in order to carry out all
types of job duties successfully and generate desired outcomes, it is of utmost significance to
encourage social support (Cohen, 2001). As a consequence, the mind-sets of the individuals
get stimulated and they will put in their best efforts in generating desired outcomes. Hence, as
a consequence of encouraging social support, one will lead to up-gradation of motivation
levels towards achievement of desired goals. Furthermore, one will be able to promote good
health from physical and psychological perspectives. Therefore, it is understood on a
comprehensive basis that encouraging social support is regarded to be of utmost significance
in promoting well-being of oneself and others.

The individuals are required to put emphasis on leading to up-gradation of

communication skills and interactive abilities (Fiske, n.d.). These are regarded as the key in
augmenting knowledge and understanding in terms of various subjects and concepts;
exchanging different types of ideas and viewpoints; obtaining answers to all types of
questions and clarifying doubts in terms of various subjects and concepts. Furthermore, one
needs to be well-informed in terms of communication ethics, i.e. making use of polite
language and decent words; treating others with respect and courtesy; making provision of
factual information; depicting the traits of helpfulness and co-operation and possessing an
approachable nature and an amiable attitude. The communication processes takes place in a
verbal form, i.e. face to face or phone or video-calling, whereas, written communication takes
place through exchanging messages and emails. Hence, through putting into operation
communication processes in an efficient manner, one will be able to encourage social
support. Therefore, honing communication skills is necessary in encouraging social support
and in forming cordial terms and relationships with others.

Understanding the Meaning and Significance of Encouraging Social

Support

In the lives of the individuals, in both personal and professional spheres, they get
overwhelmed by different types of problems and challenging situations. The different factors
in terms of which these take place are, job duties, responsibilities, methodologies, procedures,
techniques, approaches, work pressure, unawareness in terms of various factors, lack of
implementation of time-management skills, deficiency in infrastructure, amenities and
facilities, scarcity of financial, human, technical, information and material resources and so
forth. In cases of occurrence of various types of problems and challenging situations, one can
solve these on their own or through obtaining support and assistance from other individuals.
Hence, it is necessary to encourage social support. One will have to treat others in a polite
and respectful manner in order to obtain help. As a consequence, one will render an important
contribution in doing well in one’s job duties and achievement of desired goals. Therefore,
individuals will acquire an efficient understanding of the meaning and significance of
encouraging social support, when it is facilitating in coping with different types of problems
and challenging situations.

It is apparently understood that experiencing of psychological problems are regarded

as an integral part of the lives of the individuals. The different types of psychological
problems are, anger, stress, anxiety, frustration and depression. These are experienced in a
major or minor form. These need to be solved. If these are not paid attention towards, these
will have detrimental effects on the physical health conditions. Through encouraging social
support, one will be able to obtain assistance from others in providing solutions to different
types of psychological problems in an efficient manner. The individuals obtain ideas and
suggestions, which would be facilitating to them in coping with various types of
psychological problems in an efficient manner. When individuals are satisfied with the social
support that they have available from others, they will be able to put in efforts to their best
abilities in generating desired outcomes. Furthermore, one will be able to concentrate
appropriately towards job duties and responsibilities. Therefore, one will acquire an
understanding of the meaning and significance of encouraging social support, when it is
facilitating in coping with different types of psychological problems in an effective manner.

In the lives of the individuals, they are required to make wise and productive
decisions in terms of various factors, i.e. education, employment opportunities, careers,
settlement, housing, property, assets and so forth. The implementation of decision-making
processes is in more amount of time or can be less time-consuming. In some cases, one is
required to make decisions on an independent basis, whereas, in cases of others, one is
required to obtain ideas and suggestions from others. The individuals are required to lead to
up-gradation of decision-making skills. The analysis needs to be conducted in terms of
alternatives and options that are available. After the analysis is conducted, selection is made
of the most suitable and worthwhile alternative or option. In cases, when individuals are
perplexed or are unaware in terms of various types of subjects and concepts, they are required
to encourage social support. Through encouragement of social support, one will hone
motivation levels and will be well-prepared in order to make wise and productive decisions.
Therefore, an understanding of the meaning and significance of encouraging social support is
acquired, when it is approving in carrying out decision-making processes in an efficacious
manner.

Measures to be implemented in Encouraging Social Support

The individuals are different from each other in terms of various factors, i.e. castes,
creeds, races, religions, ethnicities, genders, age groups, personality traits, educational
qualifications, occupations, communities, and socio-economic backgrounds. In spite of these
differences, all individuals have one of the major goals of bringing about improvements in
their overall quality of lives. In order to achieve this goal, one acknowledges the importance
of social support (Social Influences on Health and Wellbeing, n.d.). This is the key in honing
confidence levels among individuals. Furthermore, one will be able to lead to up-gradation of
motivation and concentration levels. In addition, the feelings of apprehensiveness and
vulnerability will be overcome.

Even when individuals are well-prepared, they are aware of different types of subjects
and concepts, still, they will be able to do well in their job duties, when they encourage social
support. It is necessary for individuals to be morally strong. Hence, throughout the lives of
the individuals, one needs to be well-equipped in terms of different types of measures to be
implemented in encouraging social support. One of the important aspects that needs to be
taken into account is, positivity needs to be reinforced in all the measures. These are stated as
follows:

Forming Positive Viewpoints regarding various Factors and Individuals

The individuals, belonging to all communities, categories and socio-economic

backgrounds need to form positive viewpoints regarding various factors and individuals. The
different factors are, job duties, responsibilities, methodologies, procedures, techniques,
approaches, and overall environmental conditions. On the other hand, individuals are family
members, relatives, friends, neighbours, educators, employers, classmates, colleagues,
domestic helpers and service providers. In one’s lives in both personal and professional
spheres, one will have to communicate and deal with these individuals. Through interacting
with them one gets different types of job duties carried out. Furthermore, individuals augment
information in terms of different types of subjects and concepts through interacting with
them.

As a consequence of reinforcing positivity in viewpoints and perspectives, one will

understand that encouraging social support is regarded as an important concept in their lives.
For example, if one has to carry out banking transactions of depositing and withdrawing of
money, one will be able to take help from family member or domestic helper. Hence, it is
understood on a comprehensive basis that one needs to form positive viewpoints and treat
others with respect. Therefore, forming positive viewpoints regarding various factors and
individuals is considered as one of the indispensable measures to be implemented in
encouraging social support.

Implementing Effective Communication Processes

The individuals are required to put emphasis on leading to up-gradation of

communication skills and interactive abilities. These are regarded as the key in augmenting
knowledge and understanding in terms of various subjects and concepts; exchanging different
types of ideas and viewpoints; obtaining answers to all types of questions and clarifying
doubts in terms of various subjects and concepts. Furthermore, one needs to be well-informed
in terms of communication ethics, i.e. making use of polite language and decent words;
treating others with respect and courtesy; making provision of factual information; depicting
the traits of helpfulness and co-operation and possessing an approachable nature and an
amiable attitude.

The communication processes takes place in a verbal form, i.e. face to face or phone
or video-calling, whereas, written communication takes place through exchanging messages
and emails. One of the important benefits is, individuals located at a distance too are able to
communicate effectively. Hence, through putting into operation communication processes in
an efficient manner, one will be able to encourage social support. Hence, honing
communication skills is necessary in encouraging social support and in forming cordial terms
and relationships with others. Therefore, implementing effective communication processes is
one of the significant measures to be implemented in encouraging social support.

Honing Listening Skills

The individuals need to put emphasis on leading to up-gradation of listening skills.

These are the skills, which are facilitating in augmenting knowledge and understanding in
terms of various subjects and concepts; exchanging different types of ideas and viewpoints;
obtaining answers to all types of questions and clarifying doubts in terms of various subjects
and concepts. Furthermore, one will be able to get well-prepared in carrying out all types of
tasks and activities in a well-organized and satisfactory manner. Within personal lives of the
individuals, within educational institutions of all levels and all types of employment settings,
one needs to listen to family members, educators, supervisors, employers, classmates,
colleagues and other staff members.

The honing of listening skills will be facilitating to the individuals in doing well in
one’s job duties, achieving desired goals and meeting the expectations of other individuals.
One of the important aspects that needs to be taken into account is, individuals are required to
put into practice the information that is acquired. Hence, one is required to acknowledge the
meaning and significance of these skills throughout their lives in both personal and
professional spheres. Therefore, honing listening skills is an expedient measure to be
implemented in encouraging social support.

Depicting the Traits of Helpfulness and Co-operation

The occurrences of different types of dilemmas and challenging situations are

regarded as an integral part of the lives of the individuals. Within both personal and
professional spheres, one is experiencing these. Furthermore, one solves these on their own or
through obtaining support and assistance from others. Hence, in order to encourage social
support, it is of utmost significance to depict the traits of helpfulness and co-operation. These
are the traits, which are facilitating in developing mutual understanding with others. As a
consequence, one will be able to contribute efficiently in depicting the traits of helpfulness
and co-operation.

All the family members, irrespective of their age groups are required to help and co-
operate with each other. On the other hand, within all types of professional settings, i.e.
educational institutions of all levels and different types of employment settings, all the
individuals, irrespective of their job positions are also required to help and co-operate with
each other in order to carry out tasks and activities successfully. Hence, it is understood on a
comprehensive basis that individuals are carrying out their job duties successfully and
encouraging social support. Therefore, depicting the traits of helpfulness and co-operation is
a renowned measure to be implemented in encouraging social support.
 Possessing an Approachable Nature and Amiable Attitude

In encouraging social support, one is required to possess an approachable nature and

an amiable attitude. In other words, reinforcing approachability and amiability will render an
important contribution in forming pleasant terms and relationships with others. The
individuals are required to make sure, they are well-informed in terms of communication
ethics. Even when individuals are overwhelmed, one needs to ensure, they promote a normal
mind-set. As a consequence, one will be able to cope with the psychological problems of
anger, stress, anxiety, depression and frustration in an adequate manner. Furthermore, these
are prevented from giving rise to impediments within the course of putting into operation
various types of job duties.

As a consequence of reinforcing the traits of amiability and approachability, one will

be able to encourage social support from family and community members. Furthermore, one
will be able to obtain help in cases of any dilemmas. One of the important aspects that needs
to be taken into account is, one will feel comfortable in communicating with individuals, who
are approachable and amiable in nature. The different topics can be discussed with them in
order to obtain useful solutions. Therefore, possessing an approachable nature and amiable
attitude is a vital measure to be implemented in encouraging social support.

Inculcating the Traits of Morality and Ethics

Through interacting with other individuals, one is able to acknowledge the meaning
and significance of morality and ethics. Furthermore, one is able to understand the techniques
of utilizing these traits in an effective manner. From the stage of early childhood, throughout
the lives of the individuals, they are required to inculcate the traits of morality and ethics.
These are the traits, which are facilitating in differentiating between various types of
appropriate and inappropriate factors. Furthermore, one will possess an approachable nature
and amiable attitude; reinforce the traits of efficiency, honesty and truthfulness; implement
the traits of diligence, resourcefulness and conscientiousness; put in efforts to their best
abilities; possess the abilities to work under stress and carry out their job duties and
responsibilities in a well-organized manner.

As a consequence of reinforcing the traits of morality and ethics, one will be able to
encourage social support from family and community members. Furthermore, one will be
able to obtain help in cases of any dilemmas. These traits are facilitating in obtaining
assistance and developing mutual understanding in order to carry out different types of job
duties in a satisfactory manner. Therefore, inculcating the traits of morality and ethics is a
crucial measure to be implemented in encouraging social support.

Implementing the Traits of Diligence, Resourcefulness and Conscientiousness

Within personal lives of the individuals, within educational institutions of all levels
and all types of employment settings, one needs to implement the traits of diligence,
resourcefulness and conscientiousness. The up-gradation of these traits is facilitating in
carrying out all types of tasks and activities in accordance to expectations of others. As a
consequence of acknowledging and implementing these traits, one will be able to do well in
one’s job duties, achieve desired goals and carry out their job duties in a well-ordered and
disciplined manner. Furthermore, one will be able to cope with different types of dilemmas
and challenging situations in a satisfactory manner.

Hence, all individuals, belonging to all communities, categories and socio-economic

backgrounds need to acknowledge the traits of diligence, resourcefulness and
conscientiousness. These are required to be put into operation with personal and professional
lives of the individuals. One of the important aspects that needs to be taken into account is,
one will be able to carry out their job duties successfully. Furthermore, one will be able to
meet the expectations of individuals. As a consequence, one will incur the feelings of
pleasure and contentment and encourage social support. Therefore, implementing the traits of
diligence, resourcefulness and conscientiousness is a meaningful measure to be implemented
in encouraging social support.

Augmenting Awareness regarding various Areas

Within homes, educational institutions of all levels and in different types of

employment settings, when individuals are implementing all the measures to encourage social
support, they are required to augment awareness in terms of various areas. The different areas
are subjects and topics in terms of which one needs to be well-aware. As a consequence of
augmenting awareness, one is able to communicate in an effective manner. Within classroom
settings, when individuals are discussing a particular topic with educators or classmates, they
need to be well-informed in terms of the topic. On the other hand, within different types of
employment settings as well, one needs to be well-aware in order to put into practice
communication processes in an adequate manner.
 The individuals need to ensure, they are well-equipped in terms of different subjects
and concepts. As a consequence, one will be able to contribute efficiently in promoting well-
being and goodwill. The individuals make use of various sources in order to augment
awareness, i.e. books, articles, reports, projects, newspapers, magazines, other reading
materials and internet. As a consequence of generating information in terms of various
subjects and concepts, one will be able to communicate and encourage social support.
Therefore, augmenting awareness regarding various areas is a worthwhile measure to be
implemented in encouraging social support.

Promoting Good Health and Well-being

When the individuals experience different types of health problems and illnesses, they
in some cases, usually keep to themselves. When these are severe, one does not feel
comfortable in communicating with even family members and friends. Furthermore, they do
not take pleasure in communicating and dealing with others. In this manner, one experiences
decline in social support. Hence, in order to encourage social support, one needs to be well-
equipped in terms of measures to promote good health and well-being. It needs to be
promoted from physical as well as psychological perspectives. From the stage of early
childhood, throughout the lives of the individuals, they need to be well-equipped in terms of
ways, necessary in promoting health and well-being.

When the individuals are physically fit and are mentally sound, they will be able to
render an important contribution in encouraging social support. The main reason being, one
will be able to communicate with others in a pleasant manner. Furthermore, one will
contribute efficiently in reinforcing the traits of politeness and decency. In this manner, one
will be able to get well-prepared in order to encourage social support. Therefore, promoting
good health and well-being is an essential measure to be implemented in encouraging social
support.

Carrying out Job Duties in a Satisfactory Manner

In order to encourage social support, it is necessary for individuals to carry out all
types of job duties in a satisfactory manner. The job duties are complicated and manageable;
these are put into operation on one’s own or through working in co-ordination with other
individuals. Furthermore, these are put into practice in more amount of time or can be less
time-consuming. But individuals, belonging to occupations and fields are required to carry
these out in a satisfactory manner. As a consequence, one will render an important
contribution in pleasing other individuals in their personal and professional lives. In this
manner, one will open the room to encourage social support.

In this manner, one will be able to acquire appreciation and reverence from other
individuals. Furthermore, the individuals will be able to communicate with others in a
pleasant and jovial manner. This is regarded as the key to encourage social support.
Furthermore, one will contribute efficiently in reinforcing the traits of politeness and
decency. In this manner, one will be able to get well-prepared in order to encourage social
support within and outside the homes. Therefore, carrying out job duties in a satisfactory
manner is a useful measure to be implemented in encouraging social support.

Advantages of Encouraging Social Support

It is understood on a comprehensive basis that in order to lead to progression and

bring about improvements in one’s overall quality of lives, it is necessary for individuals to
acknowledge the meaning and significance of social support. It is regarded as a fundamental
aspect, which opens room for individuals to bring about improvements in one’s overall
quality of lives (Saksvik, Hammer, & Nytro, 2013). The individuals need to work diligently
in order to put into operation the measures that are facilitating in encouraging social support.
They do acquire different types of challenging situations, but they need to form positive
viewpoints in terms of all factors and individuals. Furthermore, reinforcement of a
constructive approach is essential in leading to up-gradation of social support.

The encouragement of social support has been advantageous to the individuals on a

comprehensive basis. As a consequence of being well-informed in terms of different types of
advantages, one will put emphasis towards encouraging social support. The different types of
advantages are, honing competencies and abilities; making wise and productive decisions;
promoting a normal mind-set; coping with dilemmas and challenging situations; promoting
well-being and goodwill and reinforcing the traits of efficiency, honesty and truthfulness.
These are stated as follows:

Honing Competencies and Abilities

From the stage of early childhood, throughout the lives of the individuals, they are
required to put emphasis on honing competencies and abilities. The different types of
competencies and abilities are, convincing, persuasion, planning, organizing, directing, co-
ordinating, controlling, emotional intelligence, systems thinking, possessing the abilities to
work under stress, putting in efforts to one’s best abilities, coping with different types of
problems and challenging situations in an adequate manner and carrying out all types of job
duties and responsibilities in a well-organized manner. Within the course of putting into
operation different types of tasks and activities within personal and professional lives, one
needs to put emphasis on leading to up-gradation of different types of competencies and
abilities (Binzel, & Fehr, 2010). Through encouraging social support, one has support and
assistance available from others in utilizing different types of competencies and abilities in an
efficacious manner. Therefore, honing competencies and abilities is regarded as one of the
indispensable advantages of encouraging social support.

Making Wise and Productive Decisions

In the lives of the individuals, they are required to make wise and productive
decisions in terms of number of aspects, i.e. education, employment opportunities, careers,
settlement, housing, property, assets and so forth. The implementation of decision-making
processes is in more amount of time or can be less time-consuming. In some cases, one is
required to make decisions on an independent basis, whereas, in cases of others, one is
required to obtain ideas and suggestions from others. The individuals are required to lead to
up-gradation of decision-making skills. The analysis needs to be conducted in terms of
different types of alternatives and options that are available. After the analysis is conducted,
selection is made of the most suitable and worthwhile alternative or option. In cases, when
individuals are perplexed or are unaware in terms of various types of subjects and concepts,
they are required to encourage social support. Through encouragement of social support, one
will hone motivation levels and will be well-prepared in order to make wise and productive
decisions. Therefore, making wise and productive decisions is one of the significant
advantages of encouraging social support.

Promoting a Normal Mind-set

It is apparently understood that experiencing of psychological problems are regarded

as an integral part of the lives of the individuals. These give rise to barriers within the course
of promoting a normal mind-set. The psychological problems are experienced in a major or
minor form. These need to be solved. If these are not paid attention towards, these will have
detrimental effects on the physical health conditions. Through encouraging social support,
one will be able to obtain assistance from others in providing solutions to different types of
psychological problems in an efficient manner. The individuals obtain ideas and suggestions,
which would be facilitating to them in coping with various types of psychological problems
in a satisfactory manner. When individuals are satisfied with the social support that they have
available from others, they will be able to put in efforts to their best abilities in generating
desired outcomes. As a consequence, one will promote a normal mind-set. Furthermore, one
will be able to concentrate towards job duties and responsibilities in a well-organized manner.
Therefore, promoting a normal mind-set is an expedient advantage of encouraging social
support.

Coping with Dilemmas and Challenging Situations

In the lives of the individuals, in both personal and professional spheres, they get
overwhelmed by different types of dilemmas and challenging situations. When these are
experienced in a major form, these give rise to impediments within the course of putting into
practice different types of tasks and activities. Hence, when individuals have social support,
they will be able to get well-prepared to cope with different types of dilemmas and
challenging situations. In cases of occurrence of various types of problems and challenging
situations, one can solve these on their own or through obtaining support and assistance from
other individuals. Hence, it is necessary to encourage social support. One will have to treat
others in a polite and respectful manner in order to obtain help. As a consequence, one will
render an important contribution in doing well in one’s job duties and achievement of desired
goals. One of the important aspects that needs to be taken into account is, one will be able to
lead to up-gradation of concentration and motivation levels. Therefore, coping with dilemmas
and challenging situations is a meaningful advantage of encouraging social support.

Promoting Well-being and Goodwill

The individuals make selection of the fields in accordance to their competencies,

abilities and aptitude. In all fields, individuals are putting into practice different types of tasks
and activities, which are necessary in promoting well-being and goodwill. The individuals
need to put emphasis on promoting well-being and goodwill of family and community
members. Within educational institutions of all levels, when educators are putting in their
efforts in imparting information among others, they are working diligently in promoting well-
being and goodwill of others. On the other hand, in medical and health care fields, one is
paying attention towards treating different types of health problems and illnesses. As a
consequence, one is paying attention towards promoting good health and well-being of
others. Furthermore, in other fields as well, i.e. engineering, science, technology, law,
journalism and so forth, one will contribute efficiently in promoting well-being and goodwill
of their family as well as community members. Furthermore, it is realised by individuals that
the encouragement of social support is facilitating in promoting well-being and goodwill and
vice-versa. Therefore, promoting well-being and goodwill is an essential advantage of
encouraging social support.

Reinforcing the Traits of Efficiency, Honesty and Truthfulness

Through encouraging social support, one is able to acknowledge the meaning and
significance of traits of efficiency, honesty and truthfulness. Furthermore, one is able to
understand the strategies of utilizing these traits in an effective manner. From the stage of
early childhood, throughout the lives of the individuals, they are required to inculcate these
traits. These are the traits, which are facilitating in differentiating between different types of
appropriate and inappropriate factors. Furthermore, one will possess an approachable nature
and amiable attitude; reinforce the traits of effectiveness, productivity and reliability;
implement the traits of diligence, resourcefulness and conscientiousness; put in efforts to
their best abilities; possess the abilities to work under stress and carry out their job duties and
responsibilities in a well-organized manner. As a consequence, one will render an important
contribution in acquiring appreciation and reverence. The family members, educators,
supervisors, employers, classmates, colleagues and other community members are
individuals, who are appreciating and revering other individuals. Therefore, reinforcing the
traits of efficiency, honesty and truthfulness is a useful advantage of encouraging social
support.

Conclusion

Social support is essential for all individuals and is acquired from family and
community members. Measures to be implemented in encouraging social support are,
forming positive viewpoints regarding various factors and individuals, implementing
effective communication processes, honing listening skills, depicting the traits of helpfulness
and co-operation, possessing an approachable nature and amiable attitude, inculcating the
traits of morality and ethics, implementing the traits of diligence, resourcefulness and
conscientiousness, augmenting awareness regarding various areas, promoting good health
and well-being and carrying out job duties in a satisfactory manner. Advantages of
encouraging social support are, honing competencies and abilities; making wise and
productive decisions; promoting a normal mind-set; coping with dilemmas and challenging
situations; promoting well-being and goodwill and reinforcing the traits of efficiency, honesty
and truthfulness. Finally, it can be stated, encouraging social support is essential in
achievement of desired goals and objectives.
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