Doing, being, becoming and belonging at the heart of occupational therapy: An analysis of theoretical ways of knowing

Hitch, Danielle; Pépin, Geneviève

doi:10.1080/11038128.2020.1726454

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“…Doing has been described as the way people engage in personally meaningful occupations (Hitch et al, 2014a). It is often associated with action and behaviour and considers the participation in, and performance of, an occupation (Hitch et al, 2018;Hitch & Pépin, 2020). Doing can be visible or tacit (Hitch et al, 2014a;Taff et al, 2018), impacted by external factors (Kay & Brewis, 2017), and adapted to accommodate personal circumstances (Hitch, 2017).…”

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“…In addition, being allows people to recognise their uniqueness, and as a result be true to themselves (Gallagher et al, 2015). Closely aligned to being is spirituality, a concept credited with enabling well-being through providing a sense of purpose and meaning (Hitch & Pépin, 2020).…”

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“…Doing, being, becoming, and belonging are interrelated and constantly interacting (Hitch, 2014b(Hitch, , 2020Wilcock & Hocking, 2015). However, the influence of each dimension is not equal at any one time and varies depending on occupational characteristics, personal meaning, and environmental factors (Hitch, 2017).…”

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“…However, the influence of each dimension is not equal at any one time and varies depending on occupational characteristics, personal meaning, and environmental factors (Hitch, 2017). This dynamic interaction has a significant effect on health and, consequently, where an individual is positioned on a well-being continuum at a certain point of their life (Gallagher et al, 2015;Hitch, 2017;Hitch & Pépin, 2020). Hitch and Pépin (2020) suggested this continuum covers a range from ill-being to well-being and represents the perceived outcome from occupational engagement.…”

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Doing, being, becoming, and belonging: Experiences transitioning from bowel cancer patient to survivor

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Hocking

Sandham

2020

Journal of Occupational Science

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Transitions are a normal part of life, affecting people's identity and life course. Evidence supports the idea that there is a significant occupational impact on people who experience sudden and unexpected transitions associated with life threatening illness. This interpretive description study explored the occupational impact of transitioning from bowel cancer patient to survivor for individuals living in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 11 individuals who had completed treatment for bowel cancer. Data were thematically analysed and three key themes identified: I had to heal myself, Life's too short, and The person I've become. Themes are discussed in relation to the occupational concepts of doing, being, becoming, and belonging; with the finding of becoming something not entirely welcome, not previously reported in the occupational science literature. Further research is needed to ascertain whether an unexpected change in identity is a feature of occupational transitions amongst alternative population groups.

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Sandham

2020

Journal of Occupational Science

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“…A limited number of studies examined the ageing worker from an occupational perspective, taking into consideration a person's perspective, context and the four dimensions of occupation; doing, being, becoming and belonging [11,12]. Often, the role of the occupational therapist has been aligned with the general socio-economic consensus of trying to promote longer work participation [13][14][15].…”

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The motives of people who delay retirement: An occupational perspective

Bratun

Zurc

2020

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Background: Increasing numbers of people are delaying retirement. Studies of their motives are scarce and biased to Western contexts. Aims: The aim was to explore internal and external motives of older Slovenians who continue to work after becoming eligible for retirement. Methods: Nine workers, aged 59-72, were interviewed. The interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings: Three main themes were extracted. The 'Foundations' described the prerequisites for continued work engagement that were often non-negotiable. The 'Rewards' included the benefits of working and suggested a strong pull towards the non-material aspects of work. 'Negotiating occupational challenges' summarized an internal crisis that was experienced when faced with a potential occupational void of retirement. Conclusions: Although the participants' motivations were not homogenous, we identified a pattern in the way they constructed their motives in relation to the occupational life trajectories and contextual factors. Based on our findings and multidisciplinary theories, we proposed a hierarchy of motives for prolonged work activity. Significance: The study offers an occupational perspective of the phenomenon of delayed retirement and argues that the efforts of the discipline of occupational therapy should be directed at different levels of motives, including empowering people to nurture higher level occupational motives.

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Unveiling human-nature interaction: Qualitative exploration of perceived benefits of urban gardening

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2024

Health & Place

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Doing, being, becoming and belonging at the heart of occupational therapy: An analysis of theoretical ways of knowing

Cited by 37 publications

References 33 publications

Doing, being, becoming, and belonging: Experiences transitioning from bowel cancer patient to survivor

Doing, being, becoming, and belonging: Experiences transitioning from bowel cancer patient to survivor

The motives of people who delay retirement: An occupational perspective

Unveiling human-nature interaction: Qualitative exploration of perceived benefits of urban gardening

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