Challenging conceptualisations of work: Revisiting contemporary experiences of return to work and unemployment

Challenging conceptualisations of work : Revisiting contemporary experiences of return to work and unemployment

Asaba, Eric (author): Karolinska Institutet,Lund University,Lunds universitet,Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Sustainable occupations and health in a life course perspective,Lund University Research Groups,Stockholms Sjukhem Foundation,Karolinska institutet; Stiftelsen Stockholms sjukhem; Lunds universitet

Gabrielsson, Hanna, 1977- (author): Ersta Sköndal Bräcke högskola,Örebro University,Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College,Institutionen för vårdvetenskap,Rehab Station Stockholm; Örebro universitet

Ekstam, Lisa (author): Lund University,Lunds universitet,Delaktighet, åldrande och vardagsliv,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Participation, ageing and everyday life,Lund University Research Groups

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2020-09-26
2021
English.
In: Journal of Occupational Science. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1442-7591 .- 2158-1576. ; 28:1, s. 81-94

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Abstract Subject headings

This article draws on empirically derived illustrations of return to work and unemployment to critically explore how a narrow understanding of work pervades contemporary social policies and programmes. This is particularly relevant in economic and labour market transitions aligned with neoliberalism that individualise the social problem of unemployment and thus restrict occupational possibilities related to work. An overview of how work and related concepts have been conceptualised in occupational science scholarship is presented. After describing the theoretical orientation of the paper, three illustrations derived from a secondary analysis of data from projects conducted in Sweden and the United States are presented. The three empirically grounded illustrations are integrated with theory to highlight tensions between the politically informed structures that shape social policies and programmes and the individual experiences of work, unemployment, and return to work that users and providers of these programmes communicate. By asserting that success in work-related placement programmes is not synonymous with meaningful employment, we attempt to heighten awareness of the potential risks associated with a reliance on measuring work by merely being in paid formal employment.

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Arbetsmedicin och miljömedicin (hsv//swe)
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Occupational Health and Environmental Health (hsv//eng)
SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Annan samhällsvetenskap -- Arbetslivsstudier (hsv//swe)
SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Other Social Sciences -- Work Sciences (hsv//eng)

By the author/editor: Asaba, Eric; Aldrich, Rebecca ...; Gabrielsson, Han ...; Ekstam, Lisa; Farias, Lisette

About the subject

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: MEDICAL AND HEAL ...; and Health Sciences; and Occupational Hea ...

SOCIAL SCIENCES: SOCIAL SCIENCES; and Other Social Sci ...; and Work Sciences

By the university: Red Cross University College; Lund University; Marie Cederschiöld högskola

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