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Self-determined Occupational Performance Model for Children From Economically Disadvantaged Backgrounds.
Summary
Children from low-income backgrounds often face handwriting difficulties. This paper proposes a holistic model integrating person-environment-occupation and self-determination theories to improve handwriting skills by addressing intrinsic motivation and environmental factors.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Developmental psychology
- Educational psychology
Background:
- Children in low-income households experience higher rates of handwriting challenges.
- Poverty-related stressors and associated motor, cognitive, and social deficits exacerbate handwriting difficulties.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a theoretical model for addressing handwriting needs in children from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- To offer a holistic perspective integrating key psychological and occupational theories.
- To guide clinicians in evaluating and intervening with this population.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual model derived from the person-environment-occupation model.
- Integration of self-determination theory principles.
- Focus on reciprocal relationships between person, environment, and occupation.
Main Results:
- The model emphasizes intrinsic motivation and basic psychological needs.
- It considers the physical, social, and cultural influences on occupational performance.
- Clinicians can use this framework for targeted evaluation and intervention.
Conclusions:
- The proposed model supports interventions that enhance intrinsic motivation for improved handwriting.
- Addressing environmental and psychological factors is key to better academic performance.
- This integrated approach offers a comprehensive strategy for supporting children's handwriting development.
Keywords:
AutodéterminationOccupational modelSelf-determinationSocioeconomic factorWritingfacteur socio-économiquemodèle occupationnelécritureMore Related Videos
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