Susan Gore (1978) conducted a study on the effects of social support on stably employed, married blue-collar workers who lost their jobs due to plant closures. According to the findings, those men who felt unsupported by their wives, friends, and relatives:
a. Were able to find jobs faster
b. Had no significant difference in psychological well-being compared to those who felt supported
c. Had more severe psychological and health-related problems
d. Faced challenges in adapting to the new job market