Date of Award

2005

Document Type

Project

Degree Name

Master of Social Work

Department

School of Social Work

First Advisor

McCaslin, Rosemary

Second Advisor

Chavez, Rudy

Abstract

This study was conducted using a quantitative design and statistical analysis to determine the extent to which social support will influence an individual's decision to seek treatment for a medical illness. Main findings include significant correlations between measures of perceived and tangible social support and treatment compliance.

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