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Natural support systems

Source of strength in Hispanic communities

Bibliographic Data

ID10550889
AuthorsMelvin Delgado (Boston University, corresponding author), Denise Humm-Delgado (Boston University)
Year1982
Volume27
Issue1
Pages83-90
Publication date1982-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Work (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0037-8046 • E-ISSN: 1545-6846
PublisherOxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1093/sw/27.1.83
OpenAlexW2293178553
LanguageEN
Citations received45
References cited3

Natural support systems have a variety of functions in Hispanic communities. The authors examine four types of natural support systems, analyze the needs they serve in Hispanic communities, and discuss the implications of this analysis for direct services, planning, and social policy

Geography · Natural (archaeology · Social support · Variety (cybernetics · Computer Science · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works45
Citations per year1,02
Citation span1982 - 2025 (44)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 45

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