Exploring the perceived status of being (who people are), becoming (their life plans) and belonging (what they connect/relate to) in immigrants, asylum seekers/refugees.
Dr Farzaneh Yazdani, Oxford Brookes University, UK
Obe Van Eden University of Roehampton
Effectiveness of MOW informed self-management intervention in occupational performance and sense of wholeness, Being, Belonging and Becoming in patients with cancer .
Mahnoush Kahnipour, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Enterprise as DOING
(Higher Education Innovative Fund Award Wining project)
Dr Farzaneh Yazdani, Oxford Brookes University
This project on enterprise and diversity explores the impact of immigration and the intersectionality of nationality, culture, and faith on entrepreneur and their projects. It delves into how these factors shape individuals' sense of Being, Belonging, and Becoming in a new environment. By examining the actions and experiences of immigrants, the project seeks to understand the challenges they face and the contributions of their project to feel part of their communities. Through this exploration, the project aims to promote a greater understanding of the diverse backgrounds and identities that enrich our society. By embracing and celebrating these differences, we can create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all. This project encourages dialogue and collaboration to foster a stronger sense of unity and acceptance among people from all walks of life.
How individuals with dysautonomia perceive their occupational wholeness
Joanna Behm, EdD, MS, OTR/L, Associate Professor, Master of Occupational Therapy Program, Messiah University
Individuals with dysautonomia experience significant limitations across all areas of occupation, which can decrease their perceived quality of life. However, it remains unclear to what extent these reduced perceptions of quality of life influence individuals’ personal sense of wellness and meaning. The recently developed Model of Occupational Wholeness (MOW) offers a new framework for understanding life balance and meaning making through engagement in occupation. Although promising, there is currently no research demonstrating the application of MOW to individuals with dysautonomia.
The aim of this study is to understand how individuals with dysautonomia perceive their occupational wholeness. The research questions are twofold:
How do individuals with dysautonomia perceive the impact of their ‘doing or not doing’ on their being, becoming, and belonging needs?
How does this perception influence their satisfaction with life and sense of occupational wholeness?
To address the research question, researchers conducted a quantitative cross-sectional online survey study regarding occupational wholeness among individuals with dysautonomia. The online survey was distributed by Dysautonomia Support Network, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a community that empowers and supports those impacted by dysautonomia to live and feel their best.
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