Lecture 3: Occupation & Health

Question 1

What is the definition of health?

Answer 1

encompassing positive, dynamic state of “well-beingness”, reflecting adaptability, good quality of life and satisfaction in ones activities

Question 2

How does occupation promote health?

Answer 2

provides structure, shared experiences with others, links to gaols/higher purpose, defines personal status/identity

Question 3

What is occupational balance

Answer 3

organization of one’s day, work-life equilibrium, personal choice

Question 4

What is occupation engagement?

Answer 4

a balanced rhythm of activity & rest, a range and variety of occupations , ability to move around in society and interact with the environment

Question 5

What is occupational disruption?

Answer 5

transient disruption of occupational patterns; due to significant life events; or caused by illness/injury

Question 6

What is occupational dysfunction?

Answer 6

ways of functioning that produce negative consequences in terms of health and life satisfaction

Question 7

What is occupational alienation?

Answer 7

isolation, loss of control, estrangement from self & society due to occupations that do not satisfy inner needs

Question 8

What is occupational imbalance?

Answer 8

a disproportion of occupation resulting in decreased well-being

Question 9

What is occupational disengagement?

Answer 9

may result from marginalization, occupational deprivation, alienation and/or

Question 10

What does occupational justice strive for?

Answer 10

seeks to respond to issues of occupational dysfunction. concentrates n enabling participation

Question 11

what is occupational deprivation

Answer 11

activity imbalance imposed by the environment