Experiences of peer support for children and adolescents whose parents and siblings have mental illness
Journal article
Foster, Kim Narelle, Lewis, Peter and McCloughen, Andrea. (2014). Experiences of peer support for children and adolescents whose parents and siblings have mental illness. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing. 27(2), pp. 61 - 67. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcap.12072
Authors | Foster, Kim Narelle, Lewis, Peter and McCloughen, Andrea |
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Abstract | Problem: There is minimal published literature on experiences of peer support programs for children/adolescents in families affected by mental illness. This study aimed to explore children's and adolescents' perspectives of the ON FIRE peer support program. Methods: An exploratory qualitative study with 14 children/adolescents 9–17 years of age who participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis resulted in three themes of experience. Findings: Participants made connections with others in the program, developed personal strengths, and learned how to contribute to others' well-being. Conclusion: Participants derived substantial personal benefit from peer support. Use of social media and the Internet may facilitate future program delivery. |
Keywords | children; parental mental illness; peer support; qualitative; resilience; sibling |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing |
Journal citation | 27 (2), pp. 61 - 67 |
Publisher | Wiley Blackwell Publishing |
ISSN | 1073-6077 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/jcap.12072 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84900009120 |
Page range | 61 - 67 |
Research Group | School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States of America |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/88z98/experiences-of-peer-support-for-children-and-adolescents-whose-parents-and-siblings-have-mental-illness
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