“…Several studies have investigated the role of social support in confronting the pressures of work stress. This work has revealed that social support is positively associated with better physical and mental health (Swanson, 1992), less burnout (Ross, Altmaier, & Russell, 1989;Russell, Altmaier, & Van Velzen, 1987), beneficial effects on unemployment (e.g., Bolton & Oatley, 1987;Mallinckrodt & Fretz, 1988), and adolescents' perceptions of educational and career opportunities (Wall, Covell, & Macintyre, 1999).…”