Moderating effect of social support on the stress–burnout relationship
Etzion, Daniel (1984).
Journal of Applied Psychology, 69(4), 615–622.
Empirical study. Study on the mitigating effects of social support on work- and life-related stresses and symptoms of burnout.
Support groups: A special therapeutic entity
Rosenberg, Pearl P. (1984).
Small Group Behavior, 15(2), 173–186.
Theory.Develops a theoretical base for differentiating the support group from the therapy and self-help groups. To read full article, purchase required.
Fostering empowerment in online support groups
Barak, A., Boniel-Nissim, M. and Suler, J. (2008).
Computers in Human Behavior, 24(5), 1867-1883.
Research review. Reviews data on online support groups to highlight the benefits they can provide in terms of participants’ sense of control, self-confidence, independence, and generally a sense of empowerment.
An RCT of coping and support groups to reduce burnout among nurses
Günüşen, Neslihan P. and Ustün Besti (2010).
International Nursing Review, 57(4), 485-92.
Empirical study. Study examining the effects of support group interventions to address burnout among nurses, finding potential benefits to build on. To view full article, purchase required.
Fostering psychosocial wellness in oncology nurses: Addressing burnout and social support in the workplace
Medland, J., Howard-Ruben, J., & Whitaker, E.D. (2004).
Oncology Nursing Forum, 31(1), 47-54 .
Research review. Reviews a variety of research data to make the argument that providing adequate work-related social support can help address burnout among oncology nurses.
Reflecting peer-support groups in the prevention of stress and burnout: randomized controlled trial
Peterson, U., Bergström, G., Samuelsson, M., Asberg, M. and Nygren, A. (2008).
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 63(5), 506-16.
Empirical study. Examines the impact of participation in a peer-support group of nurses on their general wellbeing and as a means to address symptoms of burnout. To view full article, purchase required.
An online stress management support group for social workers
Meier, Andrea (2002).
Journal of Technology in Human Services,20(1–2), 107–132.
Empirical study. Examines the impacts of an online support group for social workers on their sense of wellness and ability to overcome work-related stress.
Role stressors, burnout, mediators, and job satisfaction: A stress-strain-outcome model and an empirical test
Um, Myung-Yong and Harrison, Dianne F. (2022).
Social Work Research, 22(2),100–115
Empirical study. Examines findings that role conflict among social workers exacerbates symptoms of burnout and that social support can serve as a moderating factor.
Wellness at universities: A group art therapy approach
Sonnone, Ashley and Rochford, Jessie S. (2020).
Journal of College Counseling, 23(2), 168-179
Description of practice. Describes and discusses the benefits of art therapy process groups to help address mental health challenges among university students.
