Perceived occupational balance and well-being among people with mental illness living in two types of supported housing

Abstract

Background: People with psychiatric disabilities often struggle with maintaining a satisfying occupational balance. Knowledge about factors of relevance for occupational balance in this group is therefore vital for improving their support. Aim: The aim was to describe perceptions of occupational balance among people with psychiatric disabilities living in supported housing (SH) or in own flat/house with housing support (OHS). Potential importance of housing context and socio-demographic, well-being and recovery factors for occupational balance was also explored. Methods: Participants from SH (N ¼ 155) and OHS (N ¼ 111) responded to questionnaires about sociodemographic situation, well-being (self-rated health, life satisfaction and self-mastery), personal recovery and occupational balance (work, leisure, home chores, self-care and general balance assessed by SDO-OB). Results: A majority in both groups reported being in balance regarding all five domains of occupational balance. The OHS group reported being more under-occupied for home chores and self-care. Self-mastery was the most important contributor in both groups in the domains of work, domestic chores and self-care. Day center attendance was vital for general occupational balance. Conclusion: Both groups generally perceived occupational balance. Control over one's life situation and possibilities for regularly participating in occupations outside the home environment should receive high priority in housing support.

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“…In our study, we detected no gender differences in OB. However, previous studies reported gender-based differences in OB in mental illness and rheumatoid arthritis, with females reporting lower OB than males (Eklund, Brunt and Argentzell, 2020;Wagman, et al, 2020). However, other researchers determined that males had lower OB than females in a general population (Wagman et al, 2014).…”