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Occupational integrity: another perspective on "life balance".

Wendy Pentland¹, Mary Ann McColl

¹School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. pentland@post.gueensu.ca

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie

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Achieving life balance requires occupational integrity, which means living in alignment with personal values, strengths, and meaningful pursuits. This concept expands therapy to focus on identity and congruence for greater life satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Science
Occupational Therapy
Psychology

Background:

The fundamental principle in occupational science and therapy posits that a balanced lifestyle enhances human well-being.
Current definitions of life balance lack clarity regarding its meaning, design, and recognition.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel perspective on life balance.
To define the core essence of what constitutes life balance.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of life balance.
Proposal of a new term and framework: occupational integrity.

Main Results:

Life balance is proposed to be the degree to which an individual lives with integrity according to their values, strengths, and sense of meaning.
Occupational integrity is identified as a crucial prerequisite for achieving life balance.

Conclusions:

Occupational integrity broadens therapeutic interventions beyond mere 'doing' to address the person and their identity.
Therapy can empower clients to identify strengths, values, and purpose, fostering a life lived in congruence with these elements for enhanced satisfaction.