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Acknowledgements

Dedication

Introduction

Organization of this book

Introductory case

PART I: FOUNDATIONAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Developing a working definition of meaningfulness

Learning objectives

Contents of this Chapter

Introduction

Victor Frankl

Criticism of Frankl

Frankl’s ideas as a guide to meaning-making

Creating meaning and happiness by not actually pursuing either

The development of meaning

A perennial search for meaning

About meaning

Philosophical definition

General propositions

Meaningfulness as a function of one’s relationship with God, soul, or both

Objective versus subjective views

A working definition of meaningfulness

Applying the ideas discussed in Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Meaningfulness as an experienced phenomenon: Lessons from worker-writer autobiographies

Learning objectives

Contents of this chapter

Introduction

Routes to meaning making

Through common experiences found in every-day occupations

Through connection to something bigger than oneself

By a sense of fulfilment through exploration and creativity

By a sense of connection to others through occupation

Through a sense of social responsibility

Through experiences of efficacy or competence, and independence

Through a sense of dignity

Through the affirmation of individual identity

Occupational experiences and developmental stage

Through ability to negotiate change and to adapt

Through intimacy-related occupations

Through a sense of belonging in one’s culture and temporal context

Conclusion

Applying the ideas discussed in Chapter 2

Chapter 3 The human quest for meaning

Learning Objectives

Contents of this chapter

The search for meaning as a perennial human quest

How human beings use cultural, religious, and intellectual institutions as a means of pursuing life meaning

Religion as a vehicle in the quest for meaning

Cultural imagination as a means to meaning: The role of myths and legends

Intellectual inquiry and the search for meaning

Conclusion

Apply the ideas discussed in chapter 3

Chapter 4 Specific sources of meaning in people’s lives

Learning Objectives

Contents of this chapter

Introduction

Self-worth

Purpose

Sense of control

Values

Sources of meaning

Cultural and religious affiliation

Relationships

Work and leisure occupations

Conclusion

Apply the ideas discussed in Chapter 4

PART II OCCUPATIONS AND MEANING

Chapter 5 The role of occupations in meaning-making in peoples’ lives: A lifespan developmental perspective

Learning objectives

Contents of this chapter

Introduction

Lifespan developmental theories

Lifecourse theory

Motivational theory of life-span development

Role of occupations in participation at different stages of life

In infancy and early childhood

In adolescence

In emerging adulthood

In adulthood

In midlife

In older adulthood

Conclusion

Application of ideas discussed in Chapter 5

PART III ACTION

Chapter 6 Guidelines for meaning-making through daily occupations

Learning objectives

Contents of this chapter

Introduction

Instrumentalism in Occupational Therapy (IOT)

Theoretical core of the IOT Model

Guidelines for meaning-making through daily occupational performance

Belief establishment

Case example: Tammy

Tammy’s mission statement

Action

Choosing occupations to help create desired legacy

Self-rating on performance and satisfaction with performance of chosen occupations

Planning action to create change

Consequence appraisal

Case study: Greg

Greg’s visualized perception of self by others at pretest

Greg’s pretest mission statement

Greg’s visualized perception of self by others at posttest

Greg’s posttest mission statement

General comments about the Proposed Change Protocol

Conclusion

Appendix

PART IV Occupational therapy, occupational science and future occupational needs

Chapter 7 Occupational therapy, occupational science and future occupational needs

Learning objectives

Contents of this chapter

Introduction

Factors affecting future occupational justice in contemporary society

Population growth

Environmental degradation

Inequalities in resource distribution and the problem of poverty

Occupational therapists, occupational scientists, and future occupational needs

Working with individuals and groups in the community

Working with individuals and communities at the grassroots to facilitate action

Integrating indigenous wisdom

Population management

Participation in the development of a human-focused economic system

Conducting research

Making it So

Expanding the profession’s scope of practice

Conclusion

Glossary of Terms

References

Index