The influence of work-life balance, choice and a meaningful location on work transitions

Issue title: Work Transitions: Knowledge Synthesis and Student Reflections

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Lisson, Selene | Mee, Laura | Gilbert, Kristen

Affiliations: School of Occupational Therapy, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada

Note: [] Corresponding author: Selene Lisson, 663 Donegal Dr., London, ON, N6H 3H6, Canada. Tel.: +1 519 709 6079; E-mail: selene.lisson@gmail.com

Abstract: Objective: To explore career transitions using an occupational perspective. Participant: One man shared his views on career transitions to elaborate concepts on work-life balance, choice and meaning. Method: Narrative reflection and theoretical exploration of occupational concepts underscoring career transitions. Results: Three concepts are important to understanding career transitions, work-life balance, making meaning choices, and place. Conclusions: Further development in work transitions can be elaborated using an occupational understanding.

Keywords: Work-life balance, occupational perspectives, career transitions

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-2012-01564

Journal: Work, vol. 44, no. 1, pp. 77-79, 2013