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dc.contributor.authorEvans, K.
dc.contributor.authorMillsteed, Jeannine
dc.contributor.authorRichmond, J.
dc.contributor.authorFalkmer, Marita
dc.contributor.authorFalkmer, Torbjorn
dc.contributor.authorGirdler, Sonya
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T11:12:24Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T11:12:24Z
dc.date.created2014-05-06T20:00:27Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.identifier.citationEvans, 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.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/9393
dc.identifier.doi10.3109/11038128.2014.902988
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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.

dc.publisherInforma Healthcare
dc.titleThe complexity of role balance: Support for the Model of Juggling Occupations
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.issn1103-8128
dcterms.source.titleScandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
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