Time mastery in business and occupational therapy

Area of Science:

• Occupational Therapy
• Business Management
• Psychology

Background:

• Time management is a critical factor for working mothers.
• Existing business models of time management may not fully address personal and cognitive aspects.
• Occupational therapy offers a unique perspective on daily functioning and time use.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare an occupational therapy ethnographic study of time management with business concepts.
• To develop a new occupational therapy model for time management called Time Mastery.
• To explore the applicability of this model in work rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

• An ethnographic study involving in-depth interviews with six married working mothers.
• Qualitative analysis of interview data to identify core components of time management.
• Comparison of findings with Stephen Covey's 'four generations' of time management.

Main Results:

• Identification of four essential components of the Time Mastery Model: Routines, Instrumental and Social strategies, Motivation, and Cognitive Components.
• Demonstration of how these components integrate personal and professional time management needs.
• Alignment and divergence of the Time Mastery Model with established business time management frameworks.

Conclusions:

• The Time Mastery Model provides a comprehensive occupational therapy framework for understanding and improving time management.
• This model offers practical insights applicable to diverse populations, including working mothers.
• Potential applications in work rehabilitation settings can enhance client outcomes and vocational success.