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Defining Life Balance for the purposes of applied research

Consider the three different meanings for the term ‘life balance’

Discussion Questions

1. In way way(s) are these life balance definitions similar?

2. How do they differ from one another?

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using each of these definitions for Life Balance research?

4. Why is it reasonable to research life balance using the second definition presented, which is subjectively “thinking that one lives a balanced life”?

A) Using a primary or secondary source, provide an example of research that utilizes this particular subjective definition of life balance.

B) How would you apply this research to a client or population you have encountered in your professional practice as an OTA?