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A bridge to recovery: an interpretative phenomenological analysis with peer support specialists in Singapore.

Authors :
Ng, Jing Ting Lynn
Barlas, Joanna
Source :
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being; Dec2023, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p1-15, 15p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Recovery-oriented mental health care approach is gaining acceptance in Asian countries, including Singapore. Following Western countries, Singapore started hiring peer support specialists (PSS) as part of mental healthcare services. The aim of this paper was to explore and understand how individual peer support specialists in Singapore perceive and make sense of their role given their unique perspective as both recipients and providers of mental healthcare treatment. Six PSS in Singapore were interviewed utilizing a semi-structured interview schedule. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Four superordinate themes were generated illustrating how PSS viewed their role: embracing and embodying recovery, balancing on a bridge, impossible without support, and helping to end stigma. Findings also illustrated participants' awareness of the nature of the job and the role of PSS as still in the infancy stage. They embraced a recovery-oriented mindset despite experiencing stigma from professionals and/or their social support. The need to understand familial attitudes towards the PSS role is discussed. The limitations, contributions to the research, and several areas for future research are also outlined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17482623
Volume :
18
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174693188
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2022.2164399