‘You Understand Me’: Experiences of Peer Mentors Delivering Support for a Mindfulness Intervention to Family Carers of People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

IF 1.9 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2025-08-24 DOI:10.1111/jar.70102

Alex Gordon-Brown, Caitlin A. Murray, Nikita K. Hayden, Richard P. Hastings, David Mahon, Samantha Flynn

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Abstract

Background

Family carers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at increased risk of stress and often face barriers to accessing appropriate supports. Peer support can enhance the effects of well-being interventions, yet research is limited regarding family carers' experiences within peer support roles.

Method

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 peer mentors (four adult siblings, six parent carers) paid to support other family carers undertaking an online mindfulness intervention. Interviews were recorded and transcribed. The data were analysed using Framework Analysis.

Results

Peer mentors discussed their motivations, the importance of shared experiences within the mentoring relationships, increased confidence and self-belief, and learning and growing throughout the mentoring role.

Conclusion

Peer mentors spoke positively, discussing benefits within their personal lives and future employment opportunities. Further research is needed regarding the experiences of mentors who withdrew from the role, as well as fathers, brothers and people from ethnic minority communities.

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“你理解我”：同侪导师为智力和发育障碍者的家庭照顾者提供正念干预支持的经验

智力和发育残疾者的家庭照顾者面临的压力风险越来越大，而且往往在获得适当支持方面面临障碍。同伴支持可以增强福祉干预的效果，但关于家庭照顾者在同伴支持角色中的经验的研究有限。方法采用半结构式访谈法，对10名同伴导师（4名成年兄弟姐妹，6名父母照顾者）进行访谈，以支持其他家庭照顾者进行在线正念干预。采访被记录下来并记录下来。采用框架分析法对数据进行分析。结果同伴导师讨论了他们的动机，在指导关系中分享经验的重要性，增加信心和自我信念，以及在指导角色中学习和成长。同侪导师积极地谈论他们的个人生活和未来就业机会的好处。需要进一步研究退出角色的导师、父亲、兄弟和少数民族社区的人的经历。

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

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4.70

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12.50%

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.