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Occupational Engagement in Persons With Schizophrenia: Relationships to Self-Related Variables, Psychopathology, and Quality of Life

Bejerholm, Ulrika, Eklund, Mona·2007·American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Abstract

Previous research suggests that having schizophrenia involves not being fully equipped to engage in daily occupations. This study was aimed at exploring relationships between occupational engagement and the issues of self-related variables, psychiatric symptoms, and quality of life. Seventy-four outpatients with schizophrenia entered the study. Instruments used in this study were Profile of Occupational Engagement in People with Schizophrenia, Locus of Control, Mastery, Sense of Coherence, Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, and Lancashire Quality of Life Profile. The results showed that a high level of occupational engagement was related to higher ratings of self-related variables, fewer psychiatric symptoms, and better ratings of quality of life, and vice versa. A significant difference and a linear trend were found among the three subgroups of different levels of occupational engagement and the estimated variables. In the regression model, negative symptoms and internal locus of control together explained 47% of the variance in occupational engagement. The results add a new dimension to understanding mental health and suggest the importance of assessing the level of occupational engagement.

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Authors
Bejerholm, U., & Eklund, M.
Affiliations
Lund University (SE)
Venue
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Published
2007-01
Volume
61
Issue
1
Pages
21-32
ISSN
  • 0272-9490 (ISSN-L)
  • 1943-7676
OpenAlex
W2142584582
Cited by
163
References
79
Citations by year
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FWCI
26.34
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • American Journal of Occupational Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Lund University Publications (Lund University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
Keywords
occupational engagement, schizophrenia, locus of control, mastery, sense of coherence, negative symptoms, quality of life, psychiatric symptoms, outpatients
MeSH terms
Adult, Employment, Female, Humans, Internal-External Control, Male, Middle Aged, Psychopathology, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Schizophrenia, Sweden

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