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2a.2) Peer Support
Peer support was found to be the second most cited psychosocial event as to the experience of a pleasant
work day in the log phase. Individuals expressed peer support as an area which could reduce everyday
psychosocial stress in a number of areas. For example the chance to have clear and productive communications
with peers as well as others providing emotional support to colleagues in times of need.
Example response 1 (cartimandua): “Had a really productive discussions[sic] with
me a lot of peer support”.
Example response 2 (Knackered!): “Every work colleague I’ve come into contact
sweet and understanding of the pressure I’m under – they’ve been
supportive and helpful”.
colleagues which offered
with today has been really
2b) Why these Areas are Working Well
“Why did it go well for you”
The results of this second question from the log phase were given in conjunction with the question above. Of
the potential 152 days worth of information, 145 were collected (95.39%) with 150 points made in total. The
reasoning behind this question was to gain further insight into what was working well in the individuals’ work day,
thus informing future possibilities.