Leisure studies and occupational therapy in Latin America

A scoping review

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ID16819347
AuthorsClarisse Carvalho Cirele (0009-0007-3305-8793, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo), Monica Villaça Gonçalves (0000-0002-8090-9884, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo), Diego Eugênio Roquette Godoy Almeida (0000-0001-6408-474X, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume67
Issue2
Pages264-282
Publication date2025-04-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueWorld Leisure & Recreation (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1026-1133 • E-ISSN: 2333-4509
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/16078055.2024.2371581
OpenAlexW4400365151
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited28

This study explores the role of leisure in occupational therapy within Latin America, recognising its importance for health, well-being, and participation. Despite its significance, investment in this area is limited in the region. Using various databases and sources like Web of Science, PubMed, and others, alongside theses, dissertations, and books, a scoping review was conducted without time constraints. Employing Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and PRISMA-ScR checklist, 30 eligible references were identified out of 2,276 retrieved. Primarily qualitative and mostly from Brazil, these studies revealed four conceptions of leisure: sociocultural, self-motivated occupation during free time, attitude, and subjectivity with “life production.” The findings indicate a promising but emerging body of research. Emphasis is placed on fostering research agendas through establishing networks and scholarly events dedicated to this theme. It is suggested that occupational therapy researchers create consistent dialogues with leisure studies; commit to the theoretical development of leisure based on the findings of theoretical and empirical research; diversify the analytical scale, including collective and structural processes related to leisure; and invest in creating networks of researchers and scientific events around the theme

Latin Americans · Political science · Psychiatry · Sociology · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Child Therapy and Development · Occupational Therapy Practice and Research · Psychology · Occupational Therapy

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