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Financially, people may struggle to go to social gatherings because they can not afford it 

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Financially, people may struggle to go to social gatherings because they can not afford it 

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Lack of occupational balance means you're missing out on other necessary parts of life and hinders your ability to sustain yourself

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It can lead to isolation and other consequences on mental health

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It’s a struggle because people spend their entire lives waiting for it, but may feel overwhelmed with so much unstructured time

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If you have no occupational balance, your life satisfaction will be low and your self-perception will be shallow. Varied occupations will enhance your self-perception

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It becomes apart of their identity bc it has been apart of their routine for YEARS. For some people, all they have time for is work so it becomes who they are.

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if someone lacks occupational meaning, they could feel a lack of purpose and no drive to anything. can lead to depression as well

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they work for so long and can end up deriving their self-work from their job

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Doesn’t give life any meaning

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Decreases. When you no longer work 40 hours a week, your days are suddenly empty and it's hard to think of things to fill it with

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it negatively affects life satisfaction because an individual would lack motivation for many things, such as social participation or health management

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it negatively affects life satisfaction because an individual would lack motivation for many things, such as social participation or health management

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I think it depends on the individual. If the person really enjoyed their job, retirement can make them feel like they are losing a part of their life and they might not know how to move on to seek new occupations

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Life becomes monotonous with no purpose

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Lack of occupational balance and meaning can cause feelings of loss, leading to dissatisfaction with current statuses.

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without strong occupational balance, there might not be a lot of options to fuel your interests and hobbies which can contribute to better quality of life and self-perception

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Many people derive meaning and value from their careers, something they've worked really hard on/for their whole lives, so having to stop doing that can be jarring.

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I think that for a little while it does decrease occupational balance as many are not sure how to live life differently than they are used to including routine changes and interests.

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I think that for a little while it does decrease occupational balance as many are not sure how to live life differently than they are used to including routine changes and interests.

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Depends. Might decrease more than increase as it’s hard to tailor to everyone’s interests

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Depends. Might decrease more than increase as it’s hard to tailor to everyone’s interests

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It depends, but I feel like typically it can throw off someone's occupational balance: sometimes it comes with health problems, other times it comes with a lack of structure.

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I think it depends. It can increase because they have more time to participate in leisure occupations. However, some people rely on structure to remain active in their occupations.

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I think it would increase occupational balance as it gives more time to spending in other meaningful areas of life

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I think it depends on the person and their goals. Some people have plans ready to go others don’t 

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I think it depends on the person and their goals. Some people have plans ready to go others don’t 

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Most people work for a majority of their lives and might start connecting their sense of identity to their job

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It’s all so new. To go from being in a place you’re comfortable to, to going to a place where aging adults get placed, is sad 

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It’s all so new. To go from being in a place you’re comfortable to, to going to a place where aging adults get placed, is sad 

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It is a personal choice what you identify with, but many people's identity is formed from their culture, their values, their interests, their personality, etc.

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The people they surround themselves with.

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The people they surround themselves with.

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Our society does not let people have the freedom to manage most of their own time.

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I think it depends - for some individuals, it gives them time and money to fuel their interests while for others, work was their purpose so to lose that, may lead to them becoming lost and isolated

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Purpose gives someone identity. You can find it by being involved and trying new things. Not being afraid to explore who you are 

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Purpose gives someone identity. You can find it by being involved and trying new things. Not being afraid to explore who you are 

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They do it for so long and develop relationships in the workplace

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They do it for so long and develop relationships in the workplace

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Find occupations that are meaningful, motivating, and productive

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They worked really hard and spent a majority of their lives working (40 hours a week). The only other thing we do more in terms of time might be sleeping.

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Hobbies and other personal interests that bring them joy and satisfaction 

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Hobbies and other personal interests that bring them joy and satisfaction 

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Joining a social group whether for sports, leisure and hobbies, church, etc

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Joining a social group whether for sports, leisure and hobbies, church, etc

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you lose the structure of life that you once had, and if you don’t have things to do/want to do, it can be confusing and overwhelming

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Volunteering, caring for others like grandchildren

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Many individuals see their employment as part of their identity, so retirement can results in loss of identity or lack of direction.

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Joining community groups or finding meaningful activities in which they can connect with other people

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People and purposeful activity

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Community events, parties, social gatherings 

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Community events, parties, social gatherings 

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lack of occupational balance can lead to decreased life satisfaction, as it limits the time available for engaging in meaningful and enjoyable activities.

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It’s what they do everyday for 40 hours (give or take) a week. It becomes a habit/role/routine 

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It’s what they do everyday for 40 hours (give or take) a week. It becomes a habit/role/routine 

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Retirees may have issues finding something to fill their time. For many, work was a huge part of their identity, and having that part of their identity suddenly stripped away may a struggle. Finding activities that are meaningful that will occupy their time is key to a successful transition to retirement..

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Identity is complex and comes from a variety of social factors. I think identity can many times be constructed as a contrast to someone who doesn't have that identity, so when you become more similar to them (i.e. not working anymore after being employed) you feel a sense of resistance or loss of self

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it all affects occupational satisfaction; ex: emotional limitations can result in lack of desire for engagement  

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it all affects occupational satisfaction; ex: emotional limitations can result in lack of desire for engagement  

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it depends on the individual. it came come from work, family, faith/religion

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many individuals don't even have the option to retire; for those who do, they may feel like work is how they have purpose and fill their time. Without it, some may realize they don't have a lot of options to do with their life

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Helping them discover leisure activities and hobbies they would love to pursue rather than work

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Helping them discover leisure activities and hobbies they would love to pursue rather than work

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Everything affects everything in life. No matter the topic. Everything has some influence 

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Everything affects everything in life. No matter the topic. Everything has some influence 

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If you have these limitations, your options for occupations can also be restricted. That means you may have to give up your preferred occupations, which necessitates a loss and grieving period. Also, it can be hard to replace a treasured occupation if you cannot do it anymore since it is tied to emotions.

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encourage the individual to explore new hobbies; find what motivates them

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Older people might have a lot of money saved up from working but might struggle with figuring out how to find new activities after retirement or be limited physically due to health conditions

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They spend so much time within that job, almost 1/3 of their time. People do it to survive as well.

It also is the biggest source of accomplishment for many. Historically for men, it was told that it was their purpose as providers as well.

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Many of these limitations are often a result of circumstances that cannot be changed and can negatively impact occupational satisfaction. Lack of resources can be very limiting.

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Many of these limitations are often a result of circumstances that cannot be changed and can negatively impact occupational satisfaction. Lack of resources can be very limiting.

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Helping them find ways to meaningfully occupy their time in ways that bring them joy and satisfaction.

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Family, friends, hobbies, goals, values, cultural background and work all contribute to someone's identity.

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I think identity can come from anywhere! I think having purpose helps more, identity can come after.

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encourage them to explore activities with their friends or trying social activities so they have people to do things with

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Someone develops an identity by carefully choosing what qualities they value and adopting them

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Transitioning to retirement can be challenging, as people are often used to a daily routine and clear sense of purpose. With more unstructured time, they may feel in limbo, unsure how to fill their days meaningfully

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Personal interests and social groups