University Students' Motivation for Being a Peer Supporter <Original Articles>

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  • 大学生のピア・サポーターにおける活動動機に関する調査研究 <原著>
  • 大学生のピア・サポーターにおける活動動機に関する調査研究
  • ダイガクセイ ノ ピア ・ サポーター ニ オケル カツドウドウキ ニ カンスル チョウサ ケンキュウ

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Peer support activity (PSA) is the act of helping friends in need by student peer supporters (PSs) trained for providing assistance. In Study 1, a survey was performed on 204 PSs in 12 organizations in 11 universities to investigate their motivation for joining and continuing to be a PS, and their experience that elevates their drive to pursue these types of activities. Results indicated that many PSs joined PSA to meet friends and learn from their experience and are continuing to be a PS for the same reason. Furthermore, fulfilling main activity of the organization and having an environment with mutual support for PSs possibly elevated their drive to pursue these activities. In Study 2, a semi-structured interview of nine faculty members and one student representative in seven universities was conducted to investigate their difficulties and endeavors in maintaining PS. As a result, the organizing body tended to take more measures to improve the aspects that posed more problems. Further, it was suggested that taking measures for maintaining the organization was also critical for continued PS work.

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  • 総合保健科学

    総合保健科学 29 25-34, 2013-03-01

    広島大学保健管理センター

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