%0 Journal Article
%T Dimensions of personal meaning from engagement in occupations: A metasynthesis
%A Anne E. K. Roberts
%A Katrina Bannigan
%J Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
%@ 1911-9828
%D 2018
%R 10.1177/0008417418820358
%X Occupational scientists have offered various theoretical propositions regarding the dimensions of meaning derived from engagement in occupations, and empirical studies have explored the personal meaning of engaging in a wide range of occupations. The study aimed to distil the dimensions of personal meaning from existing research, with a view to informing theory in this area. A qualitative metasynthesis of research studies was conducted, focusing on research reporting individuals¡¯ accounts of the personal meaning of an occupation to them. Twenty papers met the search criteria and were reviewed, rated for quality, analyzed, and synthesized following a process of meta-aggregation. There were four common dimensions of personal meaning: a sense of fulfilment; a sense of restoration; social, cultural, and intergenerational connection; and identity shaping. This review provides occupational therapists with sound evidence of the link between engagement in a meaningful occupation and a sense of personal and social well-being
%K Autotelic
%K Occupational engagement
%K Occupational therapy
%K Theory
%K Well-being
%K Autot¨¦lique
%K Bien-¨ºtre
%K Ergoth¨¦rapie
%K Participation occupationnelle
%K Th¨¦orie
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0008417418820358