Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology Vol.6 Issue.2

Doi:10.35365/ctjpp.24.2.08

REVIEW ARTICLE / DERLEME YAZISI

A Review of the Literature on the Influence of Peer Support Programs on Student Mental Health and Well-Being

Akran destek programlarının öğrenci ruh sağlığı ve refahı üzerindeki etkisine ilişkin literatürün gözden geçirilmesi

Omotoyosi Oduwaye1, Askin Kiraz2, Yasemin Sorakın3

Abstract:

This literature review investigates the transformative role of peer support programs focusing on student mental health and well-being. These programs offer significant advantages to domestic and international students by fostering emotional support and a sense of community. Additionally, studies show that they improve self-confidence, lessen stress and anxiety, and foster a supportive environment. Existing literature emphasizes the importance of peer support programs through strengths in empirical evidence, diverse settings, and multifaceted approaches. However, gaps in inclusivity, underexplored mechanisms, and the need for longitudinal research persist. The practical implications center on the distribution of resources, consciousness, accessibility, and continuous adaptation. Educational institutions can help students learn better and achieve academic success and emotional growth by paying attention to these implications.

Keywords: Peer support programs, social support, university students, mental health, well-being

1PhD Student, Near East University, Institute of Education Sciences, Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Lefkoşa TRN Cyprus, e-mail: [email protected], Orcid Id: 0000-0002-6761-7369

2Prof., Near East University, Institute of Education Sciences, Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Lefkoşa TRN Cyprus, e-mail: [email protected], Orcid ID: 0000-0002-2350-8291

3Assoc. Prof., Near East University, Institute of Education Sciences, Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Lefkoşa TRN Cyprus, e-mail: [email protected], Orcid ID: 0000-0003-4041-7903

Address of Correspondence/Yazışma Adresi: Omotoyosi Oduwaye, Near East University, Institute of Education Sciences, Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Lefkoşa TRNC, Mersin 10 Turkey, Email: [email protected]

Date of Received/Geliş Tarihi: 12.11.2023, Date of Revision/Düzeltme Tarihi: 05.03.2024, Date of Acceptance/Kabul Tarihi: 18.05.2024, Date of Online Publication/Çevirimiçi Yayın Tarihi: 26.06.2024

Citing/Referans Gösterimi: Okumuşoğlu, S. (2024). A Review of the Literature on the Influence of Peer Support Programs on Student Mental Health and Well-Being, Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology, 6(2): 177-182

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