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This study explores how the peer leadership of this programme influenced adolescents' skills, competencies, perceived health, and school experience. Based on situated expectancy\u2010value theory (SEVT), we examined how outcomes met peer leaders' expectations as this can influence motivation for their peer leader role.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data from peer leaders' focus groups and teacher interviews conducted at beginning and end of academic year were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Informed by SEVT, results were synthesized to identify how expectations compared to experience.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The ASF class fulfilled peer leader expectations, providing a comfortable learning environment. Navigation of implementation challenges resulted in unexpected personal growth opportunities including developing problem\u2010solving skills. While at the outset peer leaders expected ASF would become more recognizable among the school community, this was unfulfilled.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications for School Health Policy, Practice, and Equity<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>School\u2010based programmes need to resource and support peer leaders when undertaking challenging tasks. School management should formally recognize peer leaders.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>SEVT extends understanding of ways to encourage and sustain peer leaders' programme involvement. 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