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It is reported that the thesis section is available, to publish abstracts of postgraduate theses in the disciplinary field. Who submits your thesis, must present the title, abstract, key words (include Occupational Therapy), and a summary of 2 to 3 pages of your thesis. And `present it in Spanish, English and / or Portuguese.

Concept of occupation: definition and development. Essay about an experience of theoretical construction from a local identity

Authors

  • Evelyn Alvarez Comité de Ciencia de la Ocupación de la Esc
  • Silvia Gómez Comité de Ciencia de la Ocupación de la Esc
  • Irene Muñoz Comité de Ciencia de la Ocupación de la Esc
  • Erna Navarrete Comité de Ciencia de la Ocupación de la Esc
  • María Elena Riveros Comité de Ciencia de la Ocupación de la Esc
  • Laura Rueda Comité de Ciencia de la Ocupación de la Esc
  • Pamela Salgado Comité de Ciencia de la Ocupación de la Esc
  • Rodrigo Sepúlveda Comité de Ciencia de la Ocupación de la Esc
  • Ana Valdebenito Comité de Ciencia de la Ocupación de la Esc

Abstract

In the process of theoretical construction, on which the Committee of Occupational Science (of the School of Occupational Therapy of University of Chile) has been devoted, it was needed an approach to concepts, already defined by Occupational Science, from a view that provides identity to this recent group of study and research. Even though generation of knowledge requires research, this committee began its work of theoretical development through a collective construction; reading and discussion based. The present essay reflects that collective process, and the authors took the task of giving to it the written form.

Keywords:

Occupation – theoretical discussion – local identity – sense – participation.

Author Biography

Evelyn Alvarez, Comité de Ciencia de la Ocupación de la Esc