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Structural Relationships Among Positive Occupations, Psychological Distress, Life Functioning, and Well-Being in
Takuya Noguchi1, Makoto Kyougoku2
1Zikei Hospital, Okayama, Japan.
OTJR : Occupation, Participation and Health
|August 13, 2026
Summary
Engaging in positive occupations is linked to better mental health and life functioning for adults with mental illness. Occupational therapy can support recovery by focusing on meaningful activities.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
Background:
- Community mental health services are crucial for adults with mental illness.
- Understanding factors influencing recovery is essential.
- Positive occupations involve meaningful engagement and social interaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the associations between positive occupations and psychological distress, life functioning, subjective well-being, and interpersonal difficulties.
- To explore the role of positive occupational engagement in mental health recovery.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Structural equation modeling (SEM) used for analysis.
- Data collected from 276 adults with mental illness in Japan.
Main Results:
- Greater positive occupational engagement correlated with lower psychological distress.
- Positive occupations were associated with higher life functioning and subjective well-being.
- Psychological distress and life functioning influenced subjective well-being, which in turn related to fewer interpersonal difficulties.
Conclusions:
- Positive occupational engagement is a significant factor in improving outcomes for adults with mental illness.
- Findings support integrating positive occupational experiences into recovery-oriented occupational therapy.
- This approach can enhance mental health services in community settings.
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