Document Type
Capstone
Abstract
Engagement in meaningful activity is critical to quality of life throughout the lifespan. Participation in such activity can become more challenging at retirement age due to a variety of health concerns and other issues. When an individual's ability to engage in meaningful activity (life roles, leisure activities, activities of daily living, etc.) is diminished due to age related health concerns, injury, or other factors, the resulting barriers to participation in meaningful activity can cause greater damage to quality of life. An understanding of the role that meaningful activity plays in sustaining quality of life is crucial for motivating recovery of independence in the pursuit of meaningful activity. Occupational therapy (OT) practitioners specialize in promoting and reestablishing engagement in meaningful activity. Additionally, the individual with diminished health and ability to engage in meaningful activity must often seek assistance from an OT practitioner. Furthermore, an understanding of the purpose of OT services is essential. In this study, a survey was administered to assess retirement-age adults' perception of occupation, value of occupation, and understanding of the purpose of OT. The results were analyzed to find trends which may guide OT practitioners in promoting client quality of life.
Publication Date
2017
Recommended Citation
Mangum, Dwight P., "Late Adulthood and Meaningful Occupation: The Relationship Between Quality of Life, Meaningful Activity, and Health" (2017). MOT Student Capstones. 119.
https://riches.cabarruscollege.edu/mot-student-capstones/119
