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    The complexity of role balance: Support for the Model of Juggling Occupations

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    Evans, K.
    Millsteed, Jeannine
    Richmond, J.
    Falkmer, Marita
    Falkmer, Torbjorn
    Girdler, Sonya
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Evans, Kiah L. and Millsteed, Jeannine and Richmond, Janet E. and Falkmer, Marita and Falkmer, Torbjorn and Girdler, Sonya J. 2014. The complexity of role balance: Support for the Model of Juggling Occupations. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 21 (5): pp. 334-347.
    Source Title
    Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
    DOI
    10.3109/11038128.2014.902988
    ISSN
    1103-8128
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/9393
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Objective: This pilot study aimed to establish the appropriateness of the Model of Juggling Occupations in exploring the complex experience of role balance amongst working women with family responsibilities living in Perth, Australia. Methods: In meeting this aim, an evaluation was conducted of a case study design, where data were collected through a questionnaire, time diary, and interview. Results: Overall role balance varied over time and across participants. Positive indicators of role balance occurred frequently in the questionnaires and time diaries, despite the interviews revealing a predominance of negative evaluations of role balance. Between-role balance was achieved through compatible role overlap, buffering, and renewal. An exploration of within-role balance factors demonstrated that occupational participation, values, interests, personal causation, and habits were related to role balance. Conclusions: This pilot study concluded that the Model of Juggling Occupations is an appropriate conceptual framework to explore the complex and dynamic experience of role balance amongst working women with family responsibilities. It was also confirmed that the case study design, including the questionnaire, time diary, and interview methods, is suitable for researching role balance from this perspective.

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