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The Poetry of Recovery in Peer Support Workers with Mental Illness: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
- Source :
- Healthcare (2227-9032); Jan2024, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p123, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This study was conducted to investigate and understand various aspects related to participants' experiences in peer support activities, with a particular focus on their personal growth and the influence of these activities on their lives. In this qualitative study, peer support workers with mental illness were the main subjects, and they were recruited from G Metropolitan City, South Korea. The study used purposive sampling, guided by recommendations from peer support worker support organizations. A total of five participants were selected using purposive sampling to ensure maximum variability in the sample. Data collection involved semi-structured individual interviews, and data analysis was conducted using the interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) method. Following the IPA procedure for data analysis, the study revealed six themes that encapsulated the recovery experiences of peer support workers with mental illness: (1) Facing confusion and challenges, (2) Rising and refining myself, (3) Navigating the paths of relationships, (4) Gazing at the desired horizons, (5) Awakening the inner hero, and (6) Standing as a person who cherishes life. This research underscores the positive impact of peer support activities on individuals who have faced mental health challenges. It emphasizes the significance of self-discovery, the development of supportive relationships, and the aspiration for a brighter future. These findings contribute to the expanding body of knowledge regarding the benefits of peer support in the context of mental health recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SUPPORT groups
NURSES
HOLISTIC medicine
COMMUNITY mental health personnel
OCCUPATIONAL roles
QUALITATIVE research
MENTAL health services
AFFINITY groups
INTERVIEWING
JUDGMENT sampling
NURSING interventions
THEMATIC analysis
PATIENT-centered care
CONVALESCENCE
ATTITUDES of medical personnel
RESEARCH methodology
RESEARCH
PSYCHIATRIC nursing
PHENOMENOLOGY
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22279032
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Healthcare (2227-9032)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175076187
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12020123