Defining Life Balance for the purposes of applied research
Consider the three different meanings for the term ‘life balance’
Discussion Questions
- In way way(s) are these life balance definitions similar?
- How do they differ from one another?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of using each of these definitions for Life Balance research?
- Why is it reasonable to research life balance using the second definition presented, which is subjectively “thinking that one lives a balanced life”?
A) Using a primary or secondary source, provide an example of research that utilizes this particular subjective definition of life balance.
B) How would you apply this research to a client or population you have encountered in your professional practice as an OTA?
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