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Occupation: form and performance.

D L Nelson1

  • 1Occupational Therapy Department, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo 49008.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|October 1, 1988
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This study clarifies the ambiguous term "occupation" in occupational therapy by defining it as the interplay between occupational form and occupational performance. This framework enhances understanding of human activity and its impact on development.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Human Behavior
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The term "occupation" is ambiguous in everyday language and occupational therapy literature.
  • Existing definitions lack clarity, hindering precise analysis of human activity.
  • A clear definition is needed to understand the relationship between activity and individual development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To unambiguously define "occupation" within occupational therapy.
  • To establish a clear conceptual framework for analyzing occupational form and performance.
  • To provide a basis for understanding the dynamics of occupation and its impact on individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis and definition of "occupation".
  • Delineation of the relationship between "occupational form" and "occupational performance".

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  • Graphical depiction of the interplay between individual interpretation, developmental structure, and sense of purpose.

    • Main Results:

    • Occupation is defined as the relationship between occupational form (objective characteristics) and occupational performance (action elicited by the form).
    • Occupational form influences but does not deterministically dictate occupational performance.
    • Individual interpretation, developmental structure, and sense of purpose mediate the relationship between form and performance.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed framework offers a clear, unambiguous definition of occupation.
    • This definition facilitates the analysis of occupational dynamics at various levels.
    • The framework supports understanding how occupational performance influences future occupational forms and individual adaptations.