Exploring the Meaning of Occupation: The Case for Phenomenology

Reed, Kirk; Hocking, Clare; Smythe, Elizabeth

doi:10.2182/cjot.2011.78.5.5

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“…Dengan melihat bahwa ternyata waktu seseorang bekerja ternyata menggunakan 1/3 waktu yang dimilikinya, maka aktivitas bekerja perlu memperoleh perhatian dan perenungan lebih. Hanya, sebagaimana ditemukan oleh Kirk D. Reed (2011), ternyata permenungan tentang makna dari bekerja belumlah banyak dilakukan. Begitu pun dengan makna dari profesi.…”

Section: Hasil Penelitian Makna Profesi Pustakawanunclassified

Makna Dan Penghayatan Profesi Pustakawan

Heriyanto

Yusup²,

Rusmana³

2013

J. Kaji. Inf. Perpust.

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Abstrak -Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti makna dan penghayatan dari para pustakawan di perguruan tinggi terhadap profesinya sebagai pustakawan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode fenomenologis dalam paradigma konstruktivis-interpretif. Penelitian ini melibatkan 9 orang pustakawan dari beberapa perpustakaan perguruan tinggi sebagai key informan. Penelitian ini menemukan ada 8 makna dari profesi pustakawan, yaitu pustakawan sebagai penolong, pustakawan sebagai pendidik, pustakawan sebagai teman diskusi, pustakawan sebagai konsultan, pustakawan sebagai pembimbing, pustakawan sebagai manajer informasi, pustakawan sebagai fasilitator informasi, dan pustakawan sebagai profesi yang menjanjikan. Sedangkan bentuk penghayatan terhadap profesi pustakawan dapat terekspresi dalam keputusan untuk tetap berprofesi sebagai pustakawan walaupun ada banyak tawaran lain yang menawarkan lebih banyak dalam hal kesejahteraan, kesediaan untuk memberikan waktu dan perhatian walaupun di luar jam kerja, bangga menyebutkan profesinya sebagai pustakawan, selalu siap memberikan pelayanan prima, dan selalu berusaha untuk melakukan inovasi dalam melakukan pekerjaan. Kata kunci: pustakawan, makna, profesi Abstract -This study aims to examine the meaning and appreciation of the university librarian to the profession as a librarian. This study used a qualitative approach to the phenomenological method in the constructivistinterpretive paradigm. In this research, 9 librarians from several universities were involved as key informants. This study found there were 8 meanings of librarian, which are librarian as a helper, as an educator, as a discussion partner, as a consultant, as supervisor, as information manager, as facilitator of information, and as a promising profession. While the form of appreciation to the librarian profession can be expressed in the decision to remain working as a librarian although there are many other offers which offer more in terms of welfare, willingness to give time and attention despite outside working hours, proudly mentions his profession as a librarian, always ready to provide excellent services, and always trying to innovate in doing the job.

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Section: Hasil Penelitian Makna Profesi Pustakawanunclassified

Makna Dan Penghayatan Profesi Pustakawan

Heriyanto

Yusup²,

Rusmana³

2013

J. Kaji. Inf. Perpust.

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“…The purposes of occupations have traditionally been categorised into work, self-care and leisure (Kielhofner, 2008). Although this classification is inherently meaningful, growing research in occupational therapy and occupational science suggest that some occupations do not fit into these three categories (Hammell, 2009;Reed, Hocking, & Smythe, 2011). An example is an occupation of a caring nature that contributes to another person's well-being, such as being a caregiver (Hammell, 2009).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…An example is an occupation of a caring nature that contributes to another person's well-being, such as being a caregiver (Hammell, 2009). In understanding such occupations, research suggests a move towards understanding the experience and meaning of occupation (Reed et al, 2011). The purpose of the occupation of a caregiver, specifically during driving disruption, does not fit into the existing categories.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The purpose of the occupation of a caregiver, specifically during driving disruption, does not fit into the existing categories. Instead of categorising the purpose of these activities, it is therefore important to consider a person's occupational experience in its entirety, including the activities and the individual's perception of its meaning (Atler, 2015;Reed et al, 2011). Reed et al (2011) proposed that a phenomenological approach has the potential to uncover both the meaning of the lived experience and the activity demands of an occupation.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Instead of categorising the purpose of these activities, it is therefore important to consider a person's occupational experience in its entirety, including the activities and the individual's perception of its meaning (Atler, 2015;Reed et al, 2011). Reed et al (2011) proposed that a phenomenological approach has the potential to uncover both the meaning of the lived experience and the activity demands of an occupation. As an individual's occupational experience varies with different circumstances, it is important to explore the meaning of each experience specific to the phenomenon in question.…”

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Family members’ needs and experiences related to driving disruption following acquired brain injury

Liang¹

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Family members often assume the caregiving role after an individual sustains an acquired brain injury (ABI). A mandated period of driving disruption following an ABI means that individuals will often rely heavily on family members for transport and emotional support.However, research on driving disruption has largely focused on the impact, assessment and rehabilitation of the individual with ABI, with little attention given to family members. In order to develop an understanding for approaches to support family members better, this thesis aimed to explore the needs and experiences of family members during driving disruption following an ABI.The first aim of the thesis was to gain a broader understanding of the issue by conducting a scoping review of the literature on family members' needs and experiences during driving disruption across all health conditions. The scoping review found that driving disruption is a stressful and complex issue with communication and emotional implications for family members. The review highlighted differences in experiences according to health condition, permanence of driving disruption and nature of the caregiver occupation, and identified the need for further research on the issue of driving disruption for family members of individuals with ABI.A prospective, mixed methods, longitudinal study, with a phenomenological approach was conducted with family members of individuals with ABI who were experiencing driving disruption. Recruitment was stratified according to time post-ABI to gain a range of perspectives. Data were collected from 15 family members at three time-points: recruitment to study, 3 and 6 months later. Self-report questionnaires measuring family members' quality of life and well-being were administered at the first time-point, and semistructured interviews were conducted at each time-point. All interviews incorporated the use of a map to elicit qualitative and quantitative data about family members' current travel patterns as a result of driving disruption. The data were analysed using different approaches in a series of four studies.The first two studies aimed to gain an in-depth understanding about the experiences of family members of individuals experiencing driving disruption due to ABI across the recovery continuum. Both studies examined the mixed methods cross-sectional data from the first time-point. The first study explored the differences in family members' experiences iii at the early (<1 year post-ABI) and later stages (>1 year post-ABI) using a mixed methods, phenomenological approach. Family members in the later group reported more challenges with greater intensity. These challenges included changes in everyday activities, the impact on their emotions, consequences for the whole family, and effects on physical health. The later group had lower ratings of health and well-being, and higher caregiver strain.The second study investigated the specific changes family members experienced in everyday activities with a focus on the impact of driving disru...

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