Frecuency and value of role performance in the Icelandic population
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor's Name
Pamela Shaffner
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Ann Marie Knecht
Third Advisor's Name
Paulette Johnson
Date of Defense
5-20-1998
Abstract
Roles organize occupational behavior. They influence time use, performance, manner, style, and content of interaction with others. It is assumed that knowledge of occupational role performance in the general population of Iceland will enable occupational therapists to be more effective in enabling a client's role performance. The purpose of this study was to add to the Icelandic occupational therapists' knowledge base about role performance among the Icelandic population. A random sample of 149 Icelandic subjects, with an age range of 18 to 75 years, was surveyed about the frequency, value, and change in value of role performance in ten occupational roles over time. Results indicated that the most frequently performed roles were: worker, family member, home maintainer, caregiver, and friend. The most valued roles were family member, worker, caregiver, friend, and student. Significant differences were found between various demographic variables and the frequency and value of occupational role performance.
Identifier
FI15101360
Recommended Citation
Fenger, Kristjana, "Frecuency and value of role performance in the Icelandic population" (1998). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3290.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3290
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