Evaluate the collective function of references cited together in a given text segment.
Classify their combined role into one of the following categories: 'method', 'background', or 'result'.

Text:Social support can also affect individuals’ emotional well-being, including depression, as well as any other experienced adversities (Clara et al., 2003; Hefner & Eisenberg, 2009; Zaleski et al., 1998).
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