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inThe British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Volume 78 numéro 8 (Août 2015) . - p.508-515

Titre :	Sources of meaning derived from occupational engagement for people recovering from mental illness
Type de document :	texte imprimé
Auteurs :	Nicola Hancock, Auteur ; Anne Honey, Auteur ; Anita C. BUNDY, Auteur
Année de publication :	2015
Article en page(s) :	p.508-515
Langues :	Anglais (eng)
Mots-clés :	Occupation  mental health recovery  meaningful
Résumé :	Introduction Engagement in meaningful occupations is of central importance in mental health recovery. The purpose of this study was to gain a richer understanding of the relationships between occupations, sources of meaning and recovery for people living with mental illness. Method People living with mental illness (n = 78) attending an Australian Clubhouse completed the recovery assessment scale and socially valued role classification scale. Qualitative and quantitative data were analysed using mixed methods. Findings The most meaningful occupations were those most likely to provide opportunities for social connection and being valued by others. The frequency with which these socially derived sources of meaning were identified far outweighed other sources: positive sense of self; skills/personal development; time use/routine; financial gain and fun/pleasure. Neither the occupations identified as most meaningful nor the source of meaning differed depending on level of recovery. Conclusion Irrespective of stage of recovery, socially derived aspects of meaning are most frequently prioritized by people living with mental illness. In facilitating engagement in personally meaningful occupations, occupational therapists need to understand that, for many, meaningfulness centres around inter-dependence: being with others, belonging, giving or contributing and being valued by others.
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[article] Sources of meaning derived from occupational engagement for people recovering from mental illness [texte imprimé] / Nicola Hancock, Auteur ; Anne Honey, Auteur ; Anita C. BUNDY, Auteur . - 2015 . - p.508-515.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Volume 78 numéro 8 (Août 2015) . - p.508-515

Mots-clés :	Occupation  mental health recovery  meaningful
Résumé :	Introduction Engagement in meaningful occupations is of central importance in mental health recovery. The purpose of this study was to gain a richer understanding of the relationships between occupations, sources of meaning and recovery for people living with mental illness. Method People living with mental illness (n = 78) attending an Australian Clubhouse completed the recovery assessment scale and socially valued role classification scale. Qualitative and quantitative data were analysed using mixed methods. Findings The most meaningful occupations were those most likely to provide opportunities for social connection and being valued by others. The frequency with which these socially derived sources of meaning were identified far outweighed other sources: positive sense of self; skills/personal development; time use/routine; financial gain and fun/pleasure. Neither the occupations identified as most meaningful nor the source of meaning differed depending on level of recovery. Conclusion Irrespective of stage of recovery, socially derived aspects of meaning are most frequently prioritized by people living with mental illness. In facilitating engagement in personally meaningful occupations, occupational therapists need to understand that, for many, meaningfulness centres around inter-dependence: being with others, belonging, giving or contributing and being valued by others.
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