ABSTRACT
Every individual is embedded in a social context that shapes personal experience and affects individual well-being. Not only does this context serve as the source of both positive and negative events, but it also influences how the individual will respond to them. At the same time, however, individual characteristics and competencies themselves have an impact on one’s social milieu. Psychological style and interpersonal skills help determine the nature and amount of support available from one’s social network and how effectively they are utilized.
