Abstract
This creative autophotographic thesis studies 356 photographically represented occupations completed over the course of a year by a single individual. The photographs represent occupations on both a literal level as well as a figurative level in order to reveal two components of occupation: the actual physical activity, and the one time meaning attached to the activity. By looking at the entirety of the thesis, a holistic view of the individual as an occupational being, their occupational identity, and their life narrative can be seen. This thesis is therefore a tool that develops understanding of specific occupational science terminology, a way to study the evolution of one’s own occupational identity, and a method to understand the occupational behavior of others.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 2012
Mentor
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
Mentor Professional Affiliation
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Access Options
Restricted Access Thesis
Document Type
Bachelor Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelor's
Department
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Maggard, Allison K., "You Are What You Do" (2012). Honors Theses. 59.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/59
