Longitudinal trajectory patterns of social support: correlates and associated mental health in an Australian national cohort of young women

摘要

Purpose Although social support is a significant contributor to health and well-being, little is known about patterns of perceived social support over time in young adulthood. It is also unclear which personal characteristics are associated with different patterns, and whether there is an association between social support and mental health over time. We explore these issues in a large national cohort of young women.