Occupational science: A data-based American perspective

The purpose of this research was to provide a data-based picture of the discipline of occupational science by identifying patterns of research in the first 5 years of presentations at the Society for the Study of Occupation: USA (SSO:USA). A grounded theory approach was used to examine 184 peer-revi...

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Published in:Journal of occupational science 2010-10, Vol.17 (4), p.204-215
Main Authors: Pierce, Doris, Atler, Karen, Baltisberger, Julie, Fehringer, Elaine, Hunter, Elizabeth, Malkawi, Somaya, Parr, Twilla
Format: Article
Language:English
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Individualism
Occupational science
Occupational therapy
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Summary:The purpose of this research was to provide a data-based picture of the discipline of occupational science by identifying patterns of research in the first 5 years of presentations at the Society for the Study of Occupation: USA (SSO:USA). A grounded theory approach was used to examine 184 peer-reviewed presentation abstracts, from 2002 to 2006. Among the 108 data-based presentations, adults were the most studied group, with 46% of the data-based abstracts focused on participants with a disability or clear disadvantage. Presenters' research foci related to 4 themes: the personal experience of occupation, the context surrounding or impacting occupation, changes associated with occupation, and a descriptive perspective of occupation. Implications for occupational science are discussed.
ISSN:1442-7591
2158-1576
DOI:10.1080/14427591.2010.9686697