Question

DIFFERENCES:

What makes this theory unique from the others?

ecology of human performance model and occupational adaptation

Answer 1

Ecology of human performance model and occupational adaptation is the framework that was founded by one of the occupational therapist who identified a gap between occupational therapy theory and practice.

This theory states that there are several factors that has impact on human performance. Those factors are considered as context such as physical, social, cultural etc. Person is affected by context and vice versa. If this context is changed or shifted then the person will be able to adapt to occupation which helps in betterment of performance, person learns the meaning of life.

Unique from other theory

• It collaborates ecological principles, occupational therapy and social sciences theories
• It also focuses on nature of person and environment and its impact on human performance
• It gives importance to ecology in human beings