Occupational Therapy International
Volume 19, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 185-203
Immigration and its Impact on Daily Occupations: A Scoping Review (Article)
Bennett K.M.* ,
Scornaiencki J.M. ,
Brzozowski J. ,
Denis S. ,
Magalhaes L.
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The University of Western Ontario Occupational Therapy, Bowmanville, ON, Canada
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The University of Western Ontario Occupational Therapy, London, ON, Canada
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The University of Western Ontario Occupational Therapy, Windsor, ON, Canada
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The University of Western Ontario Occupational Therapy, New Liskeard, ON, Canada
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The University of Western Ontario Occupational Therapy, London, ON, Canada
Abstract
Immigrants often adopt new and unfamiliar occupations in an attempt to adapt to their new culture. Occupations provide a means for participation in the host country and play a significant role in formulating a person's identity. This scoping review sought to identify the current knowledge on immigration and its impact on occupations. A scoping review for peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2010 in English or French was completed. Thirty-six articles met the inclusion criteria. Four themes were identified: 1) role change; 2) work; 3) identity; and 4) health and well-being. Limitations include the lack of a consistent definition of occupation, research primarily being conducted in the North American context and the limited number of occupational therapy based articles. Future research should focus on a systematic review of the lived experiences of immigrants and their occupational contexts, and how this can inform policy development. © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84870504506&doi=10.1002%2foti.1336&partnerID=40&md5=21048ef11e831a3a2951fa7a4c67183b
DOI: 10.1002/oti.1336
ISSN: 09667903
Cited by: 23
Original Language: English