Introduction: Theoretical Concepts Flashcards
Occupation
Everything people do to occupy themselves
Task
A single unit of doing
Activity
A collection of tasks performed chronologically
Occupational Deprivation
Unable to engage in occupation for a prolonged period of time
Occupational Alienation
Unable to gain meaning or purpose from occupational engagements. It can mean that a person is actively disadvantaged from engaging in an occupation of their choosing.
Dark Occupations
Occupations that, when engaged with, do not enhance health or well-being
Occupational science
The study of human participation in occupation
Occupational Justice
the right of every individual to have basic needs and choices in occupational engagement