Meaningful Living Across the Lifespan. Moses N. Ikiugu

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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

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