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Passion in the performing arts: clarifying active occupational participation
Rachel Mullen1, Jane A Davis, Helene J Polatajko
1Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. rachmullen@gmail.com
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|January 17, 2012
Summary
Passion enables older adults in the performing arts to actively participate in their occupations throughout life. However, social and financial barriers can hinder the pursuit of passionate occupations.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Science
- Gerontology
- Psychology of Aging
Background:
- Active participation in daily occupations is crucial for social engagement and healthy development.
- Enablers of sustained occupational participation are not fully understood.
- Passion, defined as a strong tendency towards a meaningful activity, is a potential enabler of occupational engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the life course experience of passion among older adults in the performing arts.
- To understand how passion influences occupational participation across different life stages.
Main Methods:
- A constructivist grounded theory approach was employed.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven older adults involved in or retired from the performing arts.
- Participants identified themselves as passionate about their occupation.
Main Results:
- A theoretical framework was developed to explain active participation and passion.
- Passion was identified as a key enabler of occupational participation through various modes.
- Barriers to occupational enablement were identified.
Conclusions:
- Passion plays a significant role in enabling continued active participation in occupations.
- Social and financial barriers can impede the pursuit of passionate occupations.
- Understanding these dynamics is vital for supporting lifelong occupational engagement.
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