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The complexity of role balance: Support for the Model of Juggling Occupations
Engelsk titel: The complexity of role balance: Support for the Model of Juggling Occupations Läs online Författare: Evans, Kiah L ; Millsteed, Jeannine ; Richmond, Janet E ; Falkmer, Marita ; Falkmer, Torbjorn ; Girdler, Sonya J Språk: Eng Antal referenser: 67 Dokumenttyp: Artikel UI-nummer: 14111186

Tidskrift

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy 2014;21(5)334-47 ISSN 1103-8128 E-ISSN 1651-2014 KIBs bestånd av denna tidskrift

Sammanfattning

Objective: This pilot study aimed to establish the appropriateness of the Model of Juggling Occupations in exploring the complex experience of role balance amongst working women with family responsibilities living in Perth, Australia. Methods: In meeting this aim, an evaluation was conducted of a case study design, where data were collected through a questionnaire, time diary, and interview. Results: Overall role balance varied over time and across participants. Positive indicators of role balance occurred frequently in the questionnaires and time diaries, despite the interviews revealing a predominance of negative evaluations of role balance. Between-role balance was achieved through compatible role overlap, buffering, and renewal. An exploration of within-role balance factors demonstrated that occupational participation, values, interests, personal causation, and habits were related to role balance. Conclusions: This pilot study concluded that the Model of Juggling Occupations is an appropriate conceptual framework to explore the complex and dynamic experience of role balance amongst working women with family responsibilities. It was also confirmed that the case study design, including the questionnaire, time diary, and interview methods, is suitable for researching role balance from this perspective.