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Peer support within Clubhouse: a grounded theory study.

Francesca D Coniglio¹, Nicola Hancock, Louise A Ellis

¹Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW 1825, Australia. francesca.coniglio@sydney.edu.au

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Area of Science:

Mental Health Recovery
Social Support Systems
Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Background:

Peer support is recognized as a crucial element in facilitating recovery for individuals with mental health challenges.
The specific role and nature of peer support within the Clubhouse model, a community-based rehabilitation program, remain underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate Clubhouse members' lived experiences of peer support.
To identify the outcomes associated with engaging in peer support within the Clubhouse setting.
To develop a conceptual model of peer support from the members' perspective.

Main Methods:

Grounded theory methodology was employed for the study.
Data were collected through 17 semi-structured interviews with 10 Clubhouse members.
Constant comparison and open coding techniques were used for data analysis.

Main Results:

A multi-layered conceptual model of peer support emerged, comprising four distinct levels: social inclusion and belonging, shared achievement through doing, interdependency, and intimacy.
Clubhouse members described peer support as a layered construct with varying depths and relationship types.
A unique tier of peer support, characterized by shared achievement via collaborative tasks within the work-ordered day, was identified as specific to the Clubhouse model.

Conclusions:

Peer support within the Clubhouse model is a complex, multi-layered phenomenon.
The Clubhouse environment provides a unique context for developing deep peer support relationships.
Shared activities and the work-ordered day structure are integral to the distinctive peer support experienced in Clubhouses, contributing significantly to recovery.