A model of human occupation, Part 3, benign and vicious cycles

Earlier papers in this series conceptualized occupation as an open system phenomenon, with change the central theme. This paper presents an explanation of adaptive and maladaptive changes in the concept of benign and vicious cycles. Hypothetical case material is used to illustrate how the model coul...

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Published inThe American journal of occupational therapy Vol. 34; no. 11; p. 731
Main Author Kielhofner, G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.1980
Subjects
Activity Cycles
Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Circadian Rhythm
Concept Formation
Data Collection
Environment
Feedback
Female
Goals
Humans
Male
Models, Psychological
Occupational Therapy
Personal Satisfaction
Work
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Summary:Earlier papers in this series conceptualized occupation as an open system phenomenon, with change the central theme. This paper presents an explanation of adaptive and maladaptive changes in the concept of benign and vicious cycles. Hypothetical case material is used to illustrate how the model could be applied to an explanation of change in occupational behavior. The paper also outlines how the concept of benign and vicious cycles, as conceptualized in the present model, can guide clinical intervention.
ISSN:0272-9490
1943-7676
DOI:10.5014/ajot.34.11.731