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    Validating the model of lifestyle balance on a working Swedish population

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    Authors
    Wagman, P.
    Hakansson, C.
    Matuska, K.
    Bjorklund, A.
    Falkmer, Torbjorn
    Date
    2012
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Wagman, Petra and Hakansson, Carita and Matuska, Kathleen and Bjorklund, Anita and Falkmer, Torbjorn. 2012. Validating the model of lifestyle balance on a working Swedish population. Journal of Occupational Science. 19 (2): pp. 106-114.
    Source Title
    Journal of Occupational Science
    DOI
    10.1080/14427591.2011.575760
    ISSN
    1442-7591
    School
    School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/36686
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    An analysis of data from a previously conducted grounded theory study exploring perceptions of life balance among 19 working adults without recent long term sick leave was carried out. The aim of this secondary analysis was to use these perceptions of life balance to validate the Model of Lifestyle Balance proposed by Matuska and Christiansen. For the validation, a matrix was used. The results showed that Matuska and Christiansen’s five need-based dimensions were represented by the participants’ perceptions of life balance, but also an additional aspect not included in the model. The participants stressed healthy habits in relation to sleep, exercise and eating, and good relationships as important for life balance. Furthermore, it was described as important to perceive sufficient challenge and meaningfulness in their occupations and to organize time and energy. Finally, the participants stressed financial security as important for life balance. These findings provide additional evidence of the validity of the Model of Lifestyle Balance, a model that appears to be useful in occupational science.

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