A qualitative content analysis of peer mentoring video calls in adolescents with chronic illness.
This article endeavored to determine the topics of discussion during open-ended peer mentoring between adolescents and young adults living with chronic illness. This study occurred alongside a study of the iPeer2Peer Program. Fifty-two calls (7 mentor-mentee pairings) were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using inductive coding with an additional 30 calls (21 mentor-mentee pairings) coded to ensure representativeness of the data. Three categories emerged: (1) illness impact (e.g., relationships, school/work, self-identity, personal stories), (2) self-management (e.g., treatment adherence, transition to adult care, coping strategies), and (3) non-illness-related adolescent issues (e.g., post-secondary goals, hobbies, social environments). Differences in discussed topics were noted between sexes and by diagnosis. Peer mentors provided informational, appraisal, and emotional support to adolescents.
1 The Hospital for Sick Children, Canada.|2 University of Toronto, Canada.
Sara
S
Ahola Kohut
1 The Hospital for Sick Children, Canada.|2 University of Toronto, Canada.
Jennifer
J
Stinson
3 University of Ottawa, Canada.
Paula
P
Forgeron
1 The Hospital for Sick Children, Canada.
Margaret
M
van Wyk
1 The Hospital for Sick Children, Canada.
Lauren
L
Harris
1 The Hospital for Sick Children, Canada.
Stephanie
S
Luca
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000071252:Mentoring / Q000379:methods*; D010379:Peer Group; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D012737:Sex Factors; D012803:Sick Role; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support; D060305:Transition to Adult Care; D014741:Video Recording; D055815:Young Adult
adolescence; chronic illness; coping; qualitative methods; social support