The Feasibility of Interventions Based on Meaningful and Psychologically Rewarding Occupations in Improving Health and Well-Being

Authors

Moses N. Ikiugu, University of South Dakota
Whitney Lucas Molitor, University of South Dakota
Diana R. Feldhacker, Des Moines University

Document Type

Article

Abstract

We investigated the feasibility of interventions based on the guidelines for use of meaningful and psychologically rewarding occupations as a means of improving perceived health and well-being among 21 students, faculty, and staff at a US midwestern University. Using a repeated measures design, we used the RAND SF-36, Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale, and Meaningful Activity Participation Assessment to gather data on four variables. There was a main effect of interventions on perceived well-being, F (2, 40) = 3.74, p =.03, ɳ ² =.40, and energy/fatigue, F (2, 40) = 4.57, p =.02, ɳ ² =.43. The guidelines show promise as a tool for occupational therapists.

DOI

10.1080/0164212X.2022.2042454

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Recommended Citation

Ikiugu, Moses N.; Lucas Molitor, Whitney; and Feldhacker, Diana R., "The Feasibility of Interventions Based on Meaningful and Psychologically Rewarding Occupations in Improving Health and Well-Being" (2022). Occupational Therapy. 7.
https://digitalcommons.dmu.edu/fac_ot/7