Psychometric Properties of the Meaningful and Psychologically Rewarding Occupation Rating Scale: A Pilot Study

Ikiugu, Moses N.; Feldhacker, Diana R; Molitor, Whitney Lucas

doi:10.1080/0164212x.2020.1852148

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“…Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey (Eakman, 2012;Eakman et al, 2010a;Goldberg et al, 2002) Meaningful activity -designed to include: perceived congruency between the activity and one's value system and needs, competence and mastery, value in one's social/cultural group. 12 criteria [scale 0 (never) Meaningful and Psychologically Rewarding Occupation Rating Scale (MPRORS) (Ikiugu et al, 2021) Meaningful occupation -to identify personally meaningful and psychologically rewarding occupations; namely, those that are mentally and physically stimulation, fun, and foster social connection…”

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Reflecting on conceptualisations of ‘meaning’ in occupational therapy

Kiepek,

Beagan,

Patten

et al. 2022

Cad. Bras. Ter. Ocup.

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In this reflection essay, the authors explore how meaning is represented in occupational therapy literature. A review of occupational therapy and occupational science literature uncovers framings of meaning, meaningful, and meaningfulness that are almost exclusively ‘positive’. Positioning of occupations as inherently ‘positive’ and assuming universal experiences of positive meanings for all members of society, overlooks individual and collective diversities. To perpetuate framings of occupations as inherently and exclusively ‘positively meaningful’ effectively silences experiences that do not conform to dominant assumptions and perspectives. Approaching concepts of ‘meaning’ more broadly may allow occupational therapists and scholars to better comprehend what people do and do not do, and why, better situating the profession to promote the espoused goals of equity, justice, and rights. Neglecting nuanced understandings of meaning may forfeit more complex examinations of occupation to other disciplines, thereby undermining disciplinary claims of expertise in the realm of occupation.

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Section: Concept Criteria Measuredmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reflecting on conceptualisations of ‘meaning’ in occupational therapy

Kiepek,

Beagan,

Patten

et al. 2022

Cad. Bras. Ter. Ocup.

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“…However, finding meaning and purpose in life is one of the issues that has not lost its importance in human existence since ancient times. Participation in activities can help the person to make sense of this existential effort (Ikiugu et al, 2021;Pourebrahim & Rasouli, 2019).…”

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Physical activity for a meaningful and purposeful life in typical adults: a cross-sectional study

Abaoğlu

Doğu

2022

Cad. Bras. Ter. Ocup.

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Introduction Physical activity is a part of life and an essential element for health and well-being. Investigating the meaning and purpose that physical activity adds to life will guide occupation-based interventions. Objective This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the relationship between physical activity level and meaning and purpose in life in typical adults. Method The study included a total of 300 typical adults (181 female, 119 male). Demographic characteristics of the participants, such as age, gender, and educational status, were recorded. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Life Attitude Profile-Revised, and the Purpose in Life Test were used as measurement tools. Spearman correlation coefficient was used to analyse the relationship between nonparametric variables. Results A weak positive correlation was found between the physical activity total scores, meaning in life sub-scores and total scores (r=0.25, p<0.01), and purpose in life total scores (r=0.16, p<0.01). Conclusion Our findings revealed that people engaging in more physical activity had a sense of meaning and purpose in life. Physical activity must take place in occupational therapy practices as an occupation that adds meaning and purpose to an individual's life. Further research is needed on this subject.

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