Abstract

This study explored peer specialists’ perspectives on delivering vocational interventions, especially Virtual Reality Job Interview Training (VR-JIT). Five focus groups of peer specialists (N = 34) explored their beliefs about vocational services, including VR-JIT. We trained eight peer specialists to be VR-JIT “instructors” and interviewed them about using VR-JIT in their mental health practice. Generally, participants discussed tailoring their vocational services to include sharing their story of recovery. Specifically, participants perceived VR-JIT as acceptable and feasibly implemented within their practice. Overall, participants viewed VR-JIT as a higher level of service and they would be uniquely qualified to support consumers using the tool.

摘要

本研究探讨了同行专家对提供职业干预的观点，尤其是虚拟现实工作面试培训 (VR-JIT)。五个同行专家焦点小组 ( N  = 34) 探讨了他们对职业服务的看法，包括 VR-JIT。我们培训了八名同行专家成为 VR-JIT“导师”，并采访了他们关于在心理健康实践中使用 VR-JIT 的情况。一般来说，参与者讨论了定制他们的职业服务以包括分享他们的康复故事。具体来说，参与者认为 VR-JIT 在他们的实践中是可以接受和可行的。总体而言，参与者将 VR-JIT 视为更高级别的服务，他们将有资格支持使用该工具的消费者。