Why is Having a Large Social Network NOT in Itself

Question

Why is having a large social network NOT in itself a guarantee of resilience?
A) having a lot of people to worry about can be stressful itself
B) social groups can put pressure on members to behave in particular ways that aren't personally fulfilling
C) the network may not believe in helping individuals or providing a safety net
D) All of these things might be true
E) one's network may not contain individuals who can help in the way that one needs in a given situation

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed (A, B, C, and E) are reasons why having a large social network may not necessarily result in resilience. Having too many people to worry about can cause stress, social pressure may lead to unfulfilling behavior, the network may not be supportive, and the network may not contain the right individuals to help in a particular situation. Therefore, having a large social network is not a guarantee of resilience.