Journal of clinical nursing
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The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe nursing home residents' perceptions of the significance of relationships with peer residents to their experience of thriving. ⋯ Caregivers in nursing homes have a great impact on how social gatherings intended to develop positive peer interactions and on whether the social gatherings fulfil their intentions. Skilled caregivers can secure pleasant and meaningful social gatherings in nursing homes contributing to an experience of thriving.