Social support can be broadly defined as the sum of beneficial effects that have a positive impact on an individual's well-being while at the same time protecting them from stressors and circumstances in their life. When an individual is under stress, social bonds are simultaneously loosened, and the individual's internal balance is upset. Stressful events such as job loss reduce or increase the need for social support. The aim of the diploma thesis was to draw attention to the present-day life of individuals, which has moved into the virtual world, illustrating a world of illusions and fictional images of individuals. I was interested in whether the social support gained on the internet is equivalent to the social support gained in real life and how the individual who is unemployed behaves in this context. The results of the analysis showed that younger interviewees are more active on social networks and in various self-help groups, while older interviewees are less active. For both, support in real life is more important than on the internet. For the younger ones, this is an advantage of getting in touch more quickly with others who are unemployed and sharing experiences. Most interviewees cite disadvantages such as virtual socializing and support not being as genuine and of the same quality as support from friends and relatives. Most rely on close family members (mother, partner, friend, etc.).
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