emotional support

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More than half—54%—of women are extremely or very likely to turn to a friend for emotional support, versus 38% of men, according to the Pew Research Center.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

A companion chatbot is a computer program that simulates human conversations to provide users with entertainment or emotional support.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

After a family split which predominately played out in private, Caroline found sanctuary and emotional support in the McGuigan gym.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Oftentimes, we think emotional support is the most valuable,” says Thema Bryant, a psychologist and professor at Pepperdine University.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

He had a logistics coordinator, a driver, and the critical emotional support he needed.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti