Espinosa, Jacquelyn and Soledad, Lizbet and Ung, Jennifer and Vander Broek, Madison (2025) Occupations of a breakup: Examining the impact of romantic separation of functional well-being. Masters thesis, Stanbridge University.
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Abstract
Romantic separations can significantly impact an individual's daily occupations, including self-care, work productivity, leisure, and social participation, often leading to decreased overall well-being (Halford & Sweeper, 2012). While previous research has primarily focused on the psychological and emotional consequences of breakups, there is a limited exploration of how these disruptions affect functional performance and daily routines. This study aims to investigate the occupational challenges young adults aged 18-35 experience following a romantic separation, identifying the specific areas most affected and the broader implications for well-being. Using a quantitative research design, this study employed an online attitudes survey to assess the extent of occupational disruption. Results indicate that a significant portion of participants reported positive functional adaptation post-separation. More female participants (27.6%) than male participants (10.3%) reported feeling very good in their overall functional well-being. Additionally, 31% of female participants strongly agreed that they had taken on new roles that aligned with their personal goals, compared to 6.9% of males. Participants aged 24-29 showed the most significant post-separation growth, with 31% reporting a healthy balance between work, self-care, and leisure. However, challenges were also present as 20.7% of females experienced changes in sleep patterns, and 10.3% strongly agreed that the breakup negatively impacted their ability to maintain a consistent daily schedule. Findings contribute to occupational therapy by highlighting the functional consequences of romantic separations and identifying potential intervention strategies to support individuals in reestablishing routines and roles.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | MSOTLA002 |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine |
| Depositing User: | Kareena Yashko |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Mar 2026 20:28 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Mar 2026 20:28 |
| URI: | http://repository.stanbridge.edu/id/eprint/213 |
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