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Gender Minority Persons' Perceptions of Peer-Led Support Groups: A Roy Adaptation Model Interpretation
Ralph Klotzbaugh1, Jacqueline Fawcett
1School of Nursing, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Dr Klotzbaugh); and Department of Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Boston (Dr Fawcett).
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|February 25, 2022
Summary
Peer support groups can improve mental health for gender minority individuals by affirming their identities. These groups offer a vital alternative to traditional services, fostering trust and reducing psychological distress.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Gender minority individuals often face adverse behavioral health outcomes.
- Existing affirmative counseling services can be mistrusted due to a focus on pathology.
- Social support is crucial for mitigating psychological distress and affirming gender identity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore gender minority individuals' experiences within a peer-led support group.
- To understand how these support groups impact psychological well-being.
- To interpret findings using Roy's Adaptation Model.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study exploring perceptions of peer-led support groups.
- Thematic analysis of participant experiences.
- Interpretation through the lens of Roy's Adaptation Model.
Main Results:
- Peer support groups provide affirming environments for gender minority individuals.
- Participants reported positive impacts on psychological distress.
- Experiences highlighted the importance of identity affirmation in support settings.
Conclusions:
- Peer-led support groups are valuable resources for gender minority mental health.
- Affirmation within support groups can counteract negative experiences with traditional services.
- Roy's Adaptation Model provides a framework for understanding adaptation through social support.
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