Finding Meaning Through Occupation: A Qualitative Study of Spirituality in Young Adults.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 REHABILITATION

Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health Pub Date : 2025-09-02 DOI:10.1177/15394492251360237

Deborah Elgin Budash, Alexandra Garza, Kaitlyn Hartsky

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Abstract

Occupational therapists do not optimally address spirituality and occupation with clients. This qualitative study with emerging adults, aged 18 to 25 years, aims to build understanding of these constructs so occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) have greater confidence in supporting client's spirituality and participation in spiritual occupations. Interviews were conducted with 35 young adults to explore their views on spirituality and occupations considered spiritual. Using content analysis and open coding, transcript data was analyzed, culminating in five themes. Themes include that spirituality is individually defined; spirituality was viewed as connection with self and others; young adults are discovering what spirituality means personally; many occupations are considered spiritual; and while spirituality is important, occupations are not necessarily chosen for spiritual reasons. Recognizing the varied views of spirituality and the occupations that can address spiritual needs will permit OTPs to better support the comprehensive health and well-being of clients.

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通过职业寻找意义：一项年轻人灵性的定性研究。

职业治疗师不能很好地处理客户的精神和职业问题。本定性研究对象为18至25岁的新生成人，旨在建立对这些概念的理解，以便职业治疗从业者（OTPs）更有信心支持客户的灵性和参与精神职业。对35名年轻人进行了采访，以探讨他们对精神和精神职业的看法。利用内容分析和开放编码对转录数据进行分析，最终得出五个主题。主题包括灵性是个体定义的；灵性被视为与自我和他人的联系；年轻人正在发现灵性对个人的意义；许多职业被认为是精神的；虽然精神很重要，但选择职业并不一定是出于精神原因。认识到对精神的不同看法和可以满足精神需求的职业将使otp能够更好地支持客户的全面健康和福祉。

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Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health REHABILITATION-

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2.60

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7.10%

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期刊介绍： The aim of OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health is to advance knowledge and science in occupational therapy and related fields, nationally and internationally, through the publication of scholarly literature and research. The journal publishes research that advances the understanding of occupation as it relates to participation and health.