There are five categories of student support people; parents, teachers, school staff, and close friends. ^73f154
Sources
@2017wilson_role citing Malecki & Demaray, 2006
Further reading
Malecki, C. K., & Demaray, M. J. (2006). Social support as a buffer in the relationship between socioeconomic status and academic performance. School Psychology Quarterly, 21(4), 375—395.