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Area of Science:

  • Mental Health
  • Social Psychology
  • Group Dynamics

Background:

  • Peer support groups provide crucial emotional and social support.
  • Young adults with mental health challenges benefit from safe, shared environments.
  • Facilitating these groups requires careful management of dynamics and needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the formation, engagement, and dynamics of a peer support group in New Delhi.
  • To understand how shared experiences foster emotional safety, narrative autonomy, and identity reconstruction.
  • To identify practical challenges in facilitating peer support groups for young adults.

Main Methods:

  • Firsthand reflections from group facilitators.
  • Qualitative exploration of group formation and participant engagement.
  • Analysis of group dynamics and facilitation challenges.

Main Results:

  • Peer support groups effectively foster emotional safety and identity reconstruction.
  • Shared lived experiences are key to narrative autonomy and personal growth.
  • Facilitation involves managing boundaries, cohesion, and diverse participant needs.

Conclusions:

  • Peer support groups are valuable for young adults' mental well-being.
  • Effective facilitation is crucial for group success and participant development.
  • Further research can explore expanding and refining peer support models.