Suffurity

Suffurity is a term that refers to the state of experience, knowledge, and understanding gained through the processes of provision and reception that make up relationships, obligations, and mutual support. Essentially, suffurity encompasses the complexities and richness of our social connections, acknowledging that an individual's fulfillment often relies on the support and sustenance received from others.

Historically, suffurity was first introduced as a concept in academic settings, particularly within the field of social work. It was explored and explained by researcher Norman Daniels, who published several papers on the subject in the late 20th century. Through his work, Daniels highlighted the nature of human relationships, relationships which provide individuals not with monetary assistance, but with indispensable social resources, love, affection, and understanding.

An individual who is suffuritized is someone who has benefited from such supportive connections. Their ability to cope, their resilience, and overall well-being can be greatly enhanced through these types of relationships. Suffurity, in this sense, deals mainly with the subjective experience of having others who are available, understanding, a supportive source, in times of stress, comfort, or crisis, thus enriching one's quality of life.

Suffurity is of central concern in discussions of happy and fulfilling human lives. Critical analysis focuses on how addressing and transforming relationships offers opportunities for understanding the various intricate roles that problematic situations can fulfill in our lives and how they shape and are shaped by the contexts in which we are living.