Introduction to Occupation
The Art of Science and Living
2nd Edition
Published on 23. April 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-0-13-199942-8 (ISBN)
Description
The second edition of Introduction to Occupation: The Art and Science of Living, presents the latest knowledge about occupation so that each of us around the world may understand how to seize and harvest our days for health, well-being, happiness and the development of more just and peaceful societies. Introduction to Occupation will appeal to any student, practitioner, researcher or educator with an interest in everyday life. Practical as well as conceptual, this book challenges readers to look beyond occupation as just "work" to include all the ways in which we occupy ourselves-showing how what we do forms our lifestyle, and how occupations are enfolded to create a balanced or unbalanced style of life. Broad in perspective, it explores both informal and formal ways for studying occupation, provides a model and framework for studying occupational development across the lifespan, and considers issues and insights surrounding a variety of "occupational" topics.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 181 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
710 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-199942-8 (9780131999428)
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Content
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Occupation by Charles Christiansen & Elizabeth Townsend
Chapter Profile
Introduction
Understanding the Complexity of Occupation
How Do You Occupy Your Time?
What Occupies You?
Occupations Create Meaning
What Is Your Occupation?
How Does Context Determine What People Do (And When)?
Biological Factors
Psychological Factors
Contextual Factors
Occupations, Health, Well-Being and Participation in Society
Chapter Summary
References
Chapter 2 What Is Occupation? Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Defining and Classifying Human Activity by Jennifer Jarman
Chapter Profile
Introduction
Occupation in Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
Occupation in the Social Sciences
Occupation in Government Statistics
Chapter Summary
References
Endnotes
Chapter 3 What Do People Do? By Andrew Harvey & Wendy Pentland
Chapter Profile
Introduction
The Structure of Daily Occupations
Conceptualizing What People Do
Four Types of Occupations: Necessary, Contracted, Committed, Free Time
Occupational Roles
Life Projects
Meaning of Activities and Occupations
Factors Influencing What People Do: Intrinsic, Extrinsic
Dimensions of Occupational Behavior
Contextual Constraints Influencing Occupational Behavour
Why Study What People Do?
How Do We Find Out What People Do?
What Do People Do?
Time Use Across Countries Over Time
Time Use Across Sub-populations
The Context of Doing
Secondary Activity and Occupation
Chapter Summary
References
Chapter 4 Occupational Development by Jane Davis & Helene Polatajko
Chapter Profile
Introduction
An Occupational Perspective on Development
An Occupational Perspective
A Perspective on Development
Interactionism as a Framework for Occupational Development
An Interactionist Definition of Occupational Development
An Interactional Model of Occupational Development
Chapter Summary
References
Endnotes
Chapter 5 The Occupational Nature of Social Groups by Charles Christiansen & Elizabeth Townsend
Chapter Profile
Introduction
What Makes Communities Inherently Social and Occupational? Experiencing Shared Occupations
How and Why Did Group Living Develop? Evolutionary Highlights in Developing the Occupational Nature of Social Groups
How and Why Do Occupations Determine a Social Group's Potential to Flounder or Flourish?
Chapter Summary
References
Chapter 6 Occupational Transitions: Work to Retirement by Hans Jonsson
Chapter Profile
Introduction
Retirement as an Occupational Transition
Attitudes to Retirement
Leaving Work for Retirement - Why are you Leaving?
Different Directions in Retirement Narratives
Going into Retirement - Why are you Entering?
The Paradox of Freedom
Gliding Into a Slower Rhythm of Life
Change in Meaning
Two Types of Retirement Narratives - To Get Time or To Kill Time
Engaging Occupation For a Good Life as Retiree
Cultural Images of Retirement
References
Chapter 7 Occupational Balance and Well-Being by Catherine Backman
Chapter Profile
Introduction
Occupational Balance
Origins in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Imbalance
Work - Life Balance
Work - Life Conflict and Role Overload
Lifestyle Balance
Is Occupational Balance Achievable?
Occupational Balance, Health and Well-Being
Chapter Summary
References
Chapter 8 Occupations and Places by Tobi Ballou Hamilton
Chapter Profile
Introduction
Understanding Place
Occupations as Experiences in Places
How Places Influence Occupation
Places as Environments for Learning, Play and Safety
How Occupations Influence Places
Place, Occupations, and Well-Being
Chapter Summary
References
Chapter 9 Work, Occupation and Leisure by Jiri Zuzanek
Chapter Profile
Introduction
Empirical Support for the Work-Leisure Relationship Scenarios
Leisure and Occupation
Long Hours of Work, Time Crunch, and Leisure
Chapter Summary
References
Chapter 10 Occupational Deprivation: Understanding Limited Participation by Gail Whiteford
Chapter Profile
Introduction
Defining Occupational Deprivation
Identifying Barriers to Participation: Five Illustrations of Occupational Deprivation
Geographic Isolation
Problem Conditions of Employment
Incarceration
Sex-Role Stereotyping
Refugee-ism
Disability and Occupational Deprivation
Using an Occupational Justice Framework to Address Occupational Deprivation
Chapter Summary
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 11 Occupational Justice by Robin Stadnyk, Elizabeth Townsend & Ann Wilcock
Chapter Profile
Introduction
Defining Occupational Justice
Ideas About Justice
An Evolving Theory of Occupational Justice
Distinctions Between Occupational and Social Justice
Using Stories to Consider an Exploratory Theory of Occupational Justice
Chapter Summary
References
Endnotes
Chapter 12 Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy: Occupation at Centre Stage by Matthew Molineux
Chapter Profile
Occupational Therapy
A Brief Historical Overview
Occupation in Practice
Occupational Science
What is Occupational Science?
Occupational Science Research
The Relationship Between the Science and Therapy
Conclusion
References
Glossary
Answers to Study Guide Questions
Index