Technology and Human Occupation

Emma M. Smith; Christopher Trujillo; Stephanie Lancaster; Caroline Fischl; Rosalie H. Wang; Ted Brown

doi:10.4324/9781003504610-20

Technology and Human Occupation

Emma M. Smith, Christopher Trujillo, Stephanie Lancaster, Caroline Fischl, Rosalie H. Wang, Ted Brown

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This chapter discusses the history and role of technology in human occupation. In particular, it explores the increasing role of technology in our daily lives, across all occupational domains. Through the use of theories of occupation and occupational therapy, case studies, and globally relevant examples, it addresses not only the ways in which technology has the potential to enhance our occupational performance and engagement, but also the ways in which our reliance on technology may lead to occupational disruption, challenges to occupational justice, and questions of ethics.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Human Occupation
Subtitle of host publication	Contemporary Concepts and Lifespan Perspectives
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	315-333
Number of pages	19
ISBN (Electronic)	9781040103319
ISBN (Print)	9781032824642
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003504610-20
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2024
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

assistive products
assistive technology
high tech
internet
low tech
occupation
occupational performance
occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Practice Framework-4
smartphones
technology

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