The other function relates to situations of adversity. This form of support emphasizes that the promotion of thriving through life opportunities is its core purpose. Here, the “support provider” serves as an active catalyst for thriving. They found that positive relationships fuel thriving in two ways: One is enabling the person to embrace and pursue opportunities that enhance positive well-being, broaden and build resources and foster a sense of purpose and meaning in life. The researchers focused on five aspects of thriving: : happiness and life satisfaction having purpose and meaning in life and progressing toward meaningful life goals psychological well-being (positive self-regard, absence of mental health symptoms/disorders) social well-being (deep and meaningful human connections, faith in others and humanity, positive interpersonal expectancies) and physical well-being (healthy weight and activity levels, health status above expected baselines). That is, not just with what helps people “cope with stress or adversity, but also in their efforts to learn, grow, explore, achieve goals, cultivate new talents, and find purpose and meaning in life,” said Feeney. The researchers, Brooke Feeney of Carnegie Mellon University and Nancy Collins of University of California at Santa Barbara, looked at the ways in which relationships can promote or hinder “thriving” in life. A new study, reported in Personality and Social Psychology Review does that. It’s always good to see research that reveals how and why positive human connection in necessary for emotional and physical health, wellbeing, and growth - especially during adverse circumstances.
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