Hocking Clare, Kroksmark Ulla
Auckland University of Technology, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
Scand J Occup Ther. 2013 Mar;20(2):111-7. doi: 10.3109/11038128.2012.725183. Epub 2012 Sep 25.
Abstract Occupational therapists and occupational scientists are increasingly aware of the relationship between occupation and global climate change, with some working to raise awareness of the issues and others proposing that an occupational perspective can make a valuable contribution to understanding and addressing the issues. In this discussion paper the United Nations Global Survey on Sustainable Lifestyles ( 1 ), which reports young adults' beliefs about everyday occupations that have a substantial impact on the environment (food, housekeeping, and transportation) is introduced. The authors argue that the survey findings are a valuable resource for occupational therapists who are concerned about global climate change and work with young adults (age 18-35), providing valuable insights into their concerns and preferences in relation to sustainability. To illustrate the insights contained in the reports, findings from four countries are presented: New Zealand and Sweden, the authors' countries of origin, and the Philippines and Lebanon which have people living in New Zealand and Sweden. Application to individual and community-based interventions to promote more sustainable lifestyles is suggested, along with studies to examine the perspectives of young adults with a disability, as their concerns and sustainability preferences might differ due to the barriers that limit their participation in educational and vocational occupations.
摘要 职业治疗师和职业科学家越来越意识到职业与全球气候变化之间的关系，一些人致力于提高对这些问题的认识，另一些人则提出职业视角可为理解和解决这些问题做出宝贵贡献。在这篇讨论文件中，介绍了联合国全球可持续生活方式调查（1），该调查报告了年轻人对日常职业（饮食、家务和交通）对环境有重大影响的看法。作者认为，该调查结果对于关注全球气候变化并与年轻人（18至35岁）合作的职业治疗师来说是宝贵资源，能为他们提供有关年轻人在可持续性方面的关切和偏好的宝贵见解。为说明报告中的见解，展示了四个国家的调查结果：作者的原籍国新西兰和瑞典，以及有新西兰和瑞典居民的菲律宾和黎巴嫩。文中建议将这些结果应用于促进更可持续生活方式的个人和社区干预措施，同时开展研究以考察残疾青年的观点，因为由于限制他们参与教育和职业活动的障碍，他们的关切和可持续性偏好可能有所不同。
