Describe the benefits of supportive relationships and social networks for an individual’s well-being and self esteem

There are many benefits of supportive relationships and social networks for an individual’s health and well-being. Human beings are social from primitive life. They need other human contact or support throughout their life span. An individual builds relationship with other individuals for different reasons which are solely depends on relationship objectives. One of the main and basic objectives is support. Relationships which are built sometimes without any objective also rely on reciprocity of support, affection, goodwill and compassion.

Supportive relationships and social network helps an individual to recognise their value, reduce isolation and increase self-esteem. It also helps an individual to receive support and advice in times of need. In the event of any bereavement, individual receives consolation and comforts from others. Communicating with other individuals on social networks, an individual may become aware of information, advice and activities which are very useful to their self-esteem. An individual’s health and wellbeing depends on their comfort and happiness which can be maintained by supportive relationship and social networks.

By Md Foisal Miah Talukdar