A Prospective Longitudinal Study Testing Relationships between Meaningful Activities, Basic Psychological Needs Fulfillment, and Meaning in Life

Eakman, Aaron M.

doi:10.3928/15394492-20140211-01

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“…Our study found engagement in meaningful activity is positively related to meaning in life in a student veteran sample, adding to models and research by King (2004) andEakman (2014). Eakman (2014) found that engagement in meaningful activity predicts meaning in life, a sentiment echoed by Weinstein et al (2013) and King (2004), indicating that engaging in activity could be an important source of meaning-making (Eakman, 2014).…”

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“…Eakman (2014) found that engagement in meaningful activity predicts meaning in life, a sentiment echoed by Weinstein et al (2013) and King (2004), indicating that engaging in activity could be an important source of meaning-making (Eakman, 2014). Although our observed difference in means was only approaching significance, exploration of meaningful activity involvement in veterans represents a potential area for future occupational therapy research because of its relevance to the practice of occupational therapy and the relationship of PTSD and depression to activity avoidance (APA, 2013).…”

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“…Meaning (MALM) model, Eakman (2013Eakman ( , 2014 found meaningful activities provide opportunities for the satisfaction of the basic psychological needs, (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) which contribute to sense of meaning in life according to Self Determination Theory (Weinstein et al, 2013). Engagement in meaningful activities also impacts meaning in life directly (Eakman, 2013).…”

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PSYCHOSOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENT VETERANS WITH SERVICE-RELATED DISABILITIES: IMPLICATIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INVOLVEMENTThe purpose of this study was to assess how post-9/11 university student veterans differ from nonveteran university students on four mental health indicators. In comparison to a demographically matched sample of nonveteran students, we found that veterans in our study had significantly higher levels of depression and post-traumatic stress symptomatology and nonsignificantly lower levels of engagement in meaningful activities and meaning in life. Our nonexperimental study indicates mental health differences between student veterans and their nonveteran peers do exist and argues for the inclusion of occupational therapy services for student veterans.iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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“…547] while engagement in occupation helps bring meaning and coherence into our lives (e.g., [65,66]. Eakman [6] commented that the subjective quality of experience or meaning associated with engagement in activity may be a key mechanism through which day-to-day action influences personal well-being, such as meaning in life [49,68]. Moreover, occupational dysfunction has been found related to both social participation and to decline in health-related quality of life [69].…”

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“…However, throughout the life cycle humans need to modify their behavior to adapt to daily activities [6]. Studies that associate the concept of homeostasis to human behavior focus mainly on socio-emotional and psychological behavioural adaptations or adjustments in response to stressful events, e.g., [3,7].…”

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Towards Daily Function Homeostasis: A Conceptual Health Framework and Keys for Action

Rosenblum¹

2017

J Fam Med Dis Prev

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homeostasis derives from the combination of the Greek words "homeo" or constant, and "stasis" or stable, and is defined as remaining stable or staying the same [3]. It relates to physiological mechanisms needed to sustain life by responding and adapting to changing environmental conditions, while investing energy to maintain order [4]. Thus, it refers to the organism's internal self-regulation process that plays a major role in maintaining a constantly balanced, harmonic and steady-state condition [5].The concept of homeostasis is largely discussed in the literature within the context of biological and physiological processes. However, throughout the life cycle humans need to modify their behavior to adapt to daily activities [6]. Studies that associate the concept of homeostasis to human behavior focus mainly on socio-emotional and psychological behavioural adaptations or adjustments in response to stressful events, e.g., [3,7]. Yet, literature examining implementation of this concept to day-to-day activities in relation to persons' academic, social and leisure and work pursuits is absent. Moreover, no theoretical framework has comprehensively captured the conceptualization of how individuals create or develop daily functional homeostasis as manifested in the control, harmony and balance of their daily life activities and routines. Conceptual Foundations and Purpose of the Daily Function HomeostasisThe Daily Function Homeostasis (Day-Fun-Home) philosophical framework was founded on the literature and extensive research that focus on human daily functioning throughout the life span. Three main resources lead to the fremawork's core concepts and stucture. The first is the Abstract Homeostasis refers to the organism's internal self-regulation process that plays a major role in maintaining a balanced, harmonic and steady-state condition. The aim of this paper is to present a comprehensive conceptual framework for developing daily functional homeostasis, which illustrates the control, harmony and balance of daily life activities and routines. This framework provides a systematic procedure for revealing the person's true desired self (who I am) by providing reflective key points. These points include environmental and personal factors, life events, past experiences and key points in the context of disease or disability. Dimensions of a person's activities and participation, such as what, where, when, why and how they are performed, can provide new insights stimulating daily functional changes. The analysis facilitated by the framework considers the person's life goals and identifies gaps or conflicts that challenge their achievement. Moreover, utilizing a person's strengths to develop adaptive changes may circumvent existing barriers and lead to improved sense of control, self-fulfillment, life satisfaction, health and well-being.

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Occupational Therapy in Psychiatric Short-Term Hospitalization Units: Scoping Review

García-Gestal,

Talavera-Valverde,

Souto-Gómez

2024

Community Ment Health J

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Given the context, the overarching aim is to identify scientific publications on occupational therapy in Psychiatric-Short-Term-Hospitalization-Units. Specific objectives include: (a) Analyzing the historical development of this research area; (b) Synthesizing existing evidence on the nature of documentary sources on occupational therapy in in Psychiatric-Short-Term-Hospitalization-Units; (c) Detailing the volume of scientific literature on occupational therapy in these units; (e) Evaluating available evidence on occupational therapy interventions to improve functionality, quality of life, and recovery in individuals admitted to in Psychiatric-Short-Term-Hospitalization-Units. A scoping review method was employed to conduct a historical mapping of research on in Psychiatric-Short-Term-Hospitalization-Units. The review proceeded in five stages following PRISMA guidelines. After applying selection criteria, the search identified 446 references. Findings are presented under three headings: (a) Historical trends in the scientific literature on occupational therapy and in Psychiatric-Short-Term-Hospitalization-Units; (b) Nature and volume of articles included in the occupational therapy synthesis in Psychiatric Short-Term Hospitalization Units; (c) Data extraction on methodological variables in the research of occupational therapy articles in in Psychiatric-Short-Term-Hospitalization-Units; and (d) Data extraction on research outcome variables of occupational therapy articles in Psychiatric Short-Term Hospitalization Units. The growth of occupational therapy in in Psychiatric-Short-Term-Hospitalization-Units is emphasized, with an increase in qualitative studies. Occupational therapy is underscored as an integral part of care, supporting the diversity and effectiveness of interventions. Common diagnoses include schizophrenia and depressive disorders. Group interventions and the spiritual dimension positively influence the quality of care and meaningful routines for recovery in in Psychiatric-Short-Term-Hospitalization-Units.

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A Prospective Longitudinal Study Testing Relationships between Meaningful Activities, Basic Psychological Needs Fulfillment, and Meaning in Life

Cited by 42 publications

References 43 publications

Psychosocial Characteristics of Student Veterans with Service-Related Disabilities: Implications for Further Research and Occupational Therapy Involvement

Psychosocial Characteristics of Student Veterans with Service-Related Disabilities: Implications for Further Research and Occupational Therapy Involvement

Towards Daily Function Homeostasis: A Conceptual Health Framework and Keys for Action

Occupational Therapy in Psychiatric Short-Term Hospitalization Units: Scoping Review

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