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Research
The following articles discuss the effectivity of peer support:
Academic effects of providing peer support by Cushing & Kennedy
Adolescent peer networks by Stanton-Salazar & Urso Spina
Coping when a child has a disability by Kerr & McIntosh
Extra- Individual support by Lunsky & Neely
From consumer to caregiver by Anthony & Ashcraft
Helping others helps oneself by Schwartz & Sendor
Inclusion at a university by Casale-Giannola & Wilson Kamens
Is Down syndrome a disappearing birth defect
Peer social support and psychological symptomatology by Hirsch & DuBois
Peer support for adolescents with Aspergus by Weidle, Bolme & Hoeyland
Peer support adult infleuence by Smita, Kennedy & Cushing
Peer support peer provided services by Solomon
Peer support people with cancer by Hoey, Ieropoli, White & Jefford
Peer support theoretical perspective by Mead, Hilton & Curtis
Peer support under-recognized resource by Colella & King
Peer support young people's health by Turner
Peers helping by Mastropien, Scruggs & Berkeley
Resilience from a parents perspective by Gardner & Harmon
Social support to depressive symptoms by Newman, Griffen, O'Connor & Spas
What do cancer support groups provide by Ussher, Kirsten, Butow & Sandoval
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