Reclaiming a Positive Identity in Chronic Illness through Artistic Occupation.

Reynolds, Frances

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ERIC Number: EJ670770

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Reclaiming a Positive Identity in Chronic Illness through Artistic Occupation.

Reynolds, Frances

OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, v23 n3 p118-27 Sum 2003

A study of 10 chronically ill women showed how they positively reconstructed self and identity through engaging in textile artwork. Findings suggest that meaningful artistic occupation may provide a source of positive identity for people with chronic illness. (Contains 24 references.) (JOW)

Descriptors: Art Expression, Art Therapy, Chronic Illness, Females, Self Concept

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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