Phenomenological approach to exploring the role of facilitators in developing adolescents' skills for identifying resources for occupational success, 2024

Item — Call Number: MU Thesis Nap

Identifier: b7931931

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The collection consists of dissertations written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate Occupational Therapy program. The holdings are primarily bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.

During the fall 2022 semester (in instances where the requisite waivers were received from consenting student authors), the Monmouth University Library, together with the University's Graduate School and School of Education, began providing open access to select full-text digital versions of current theses and dissertations through links to the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global website in the Library's Online Public Access Catalog. Links to these open access digital publications can also be found in the "External Documents" section under any conforming titles that are listed among the holdings itemized in the collection inventory for this finding aid.

Dates

Creation: 2024

Creator

Napolitano, Joseph A. (1999- ) (Author, Person)
Garcia, Andrea (Thesis advisor, Person)
Goodwin, Alysson (Thesis advisor, Person)
Patro, John (1985- ) (Thesis advisor, Person)

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Extent

1 Items (print book) : 83 pages ; 8.5 x 12.0 inches (30.5 cm).

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The adolescent years, spanning from 10 to 24 years old, is a crucial period of development that requires special attention. Today, adolescents are facing a mental health crisis, and there is a lack of research specifically focused on occupational therapy that examines the role of facilitators, in fostering adolescent development for occupational success. To fill this gap with an occupational therapy lens, a qualitative inquiry study was conducted to outline the role of facilitators in developing adolescents' awareness of resources for occupational success. The study used a phenomenological research design, which resulted in three main themes: leading by example, offering support, and encouraging community and team building. This research provides a starting point for future studies in occupational therapy to address the limitations and devote the necessary resources and attention to the marginalized adolescent population. By utilizing the unique skills of occupational therapists, we can better serve this vulnerable population.

Keywords: adolescence, adolescent mental health, occupational therapy, emotional regulation, autonomy, competence, relatedness, adolescent dysregulation, socio-economic status, psychosocial occupational therapy, adolescent self-concept, adolescent self-perception, and adolescent psychological need.