The role of peer support in identity (re)construction

Hana Malá Rytter; Camilla  Jørgensen; Maria N.R. Thomassen; Chalotte Glintborg

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The role of peer support in identity (re)construction

Hana Malá Rytter, Camilla Jørgensen, Maria N.R. Thomassen, Chalotte Glintborg

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Persons with acquired brain injury (ABI) describe that this facilitates change by propagating feelings of being understood. Research indicates that living with ABI can lead to social isolation and social stigma. Peer support groups represent a setting that may help an adult with ABI to overcome identity challenges. The research that directly addresses the benefits and effect of support groups in ABI population is sparse, although some studies have been carried out. Respondents also spontaneously express that they need help from a psychologist with regard to their ABI. Patrick describes that he is more foolish when he is together with his support group compared to traditional people, where he is more serious, whereby he positions himself as clearly different from others without ABI. Patrick constructs a strong disability identity in alignment with his engagement in the support group, which is likely to positively influence his identity (re)construction.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Identity (Re)constructions After Brain Injury : Personal and Family Identity
Editors	Chalotte Glintborg
Number of pages	45
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Publication date	10 May 2019
Edition	1.
Pages	66-110
Chapter	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9781351183789
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351183789
Publication status	Published - 10 May 2019

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The role of peer support in identity (re)construction. / Rytter, Hana Malá; Jørgensen, Camilla ; Thomassen, Maria N.R. et al.
Identity (Re)constructions After Brain Injury: Personal and Family Identity. ed. / Chalotte Glintborg. 1. ed. London: Taylor & Francis, 2019. p. 66-110.

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