Abstract
Peer support facilitates recovery. However, little is known about the role of peer support within the Clubhouse model. This
article reports on Clubhouse members’ experiences of peer support and the outcomes they identify from engaging in this phenomenon.
Grounded theory guided the study design involving 17 semi-structured interviews conducted with 10 Clubhouse members. Constant
comparison and open coding were undertaken to identify underlying concepts within transcripts. A conceptual model of peer
support was derived from Clubhouse members’ experience. Four levels of peer support emerged: Social inclusion and belonging;
shared achievement through doing; interdependency; and at the deepest level, intimacy. Peer support within Clubhouse is a
multi-layered construct in terms of depth and nature of relationships. Clubhouse appears to contribute a unique tier within the layered construct of peer support. This tier is based on the sharing of achievement through working together on
shared tasks within the work-ordered day Clubhouse structure.
article reports on Clubhouse members’ experiences of peer support and the outcomes they identify from engaging in this phenomenon.
Grounded theory guided the study design involving 17 semi-structured interviews conducted with 10 Clubhouse members. Constant
comparison and open coding were undertaken to identify underlying concepts within transcripts. A conceptual model of peer
support was derived from Clubhouse members’ experience. Four levels of peer support emerged: Social inclusion and belonging;
shared achievement through doing; interdependency; and at the deepest level, intimacy. Peer support within Clubhouse is a
multi-layered construct in terms of depth and nature of relationships. Clubhouse appears to contribute a unique tier within the layered construct of peer support. This tier is based on the sharing of achievement through working together on
shared tasks within the work-ordered day Clubhouse structure.
- Content Type Journal Article
- DOI 10.1007/s10597-010-9358-5
- Authors
- Francesca D. Coniglio, Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, P.O. Box 170, Lidcombe, NSW 1825, Australia
- Nicola Hancock, Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, P.O. Box 170, Lidcombe, NSW 1825, Australia
- Louise A. Ellis, Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney, 94 Mallett Street, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
- Journal Community Mental Health Journal
- Online ISSN 1573-2789
- Print ISSN 0010-3853