Ethos Statement

Guided by the ethos of Unhu/Ubuntu, The Human Occupation & Wellbeing Journal champions diverse voices to illuminate the reciprocal relationship between human occupation and wellbeing, revealing how each continuously shapes and transforms the other across diverse contexts. HOWJ is built from an uncolonised perspective, a system that is rooted in humanity and cultural humility.

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We believe that research devoid of practical application is ineffectual, and likewise, practice that is not rigorously informed by evidence can be catastrophic. By creating a platform that allows for publication of occupational science and occupational therapy research together, howj foregrounds the symbiotic relationship between research and practice, ensuring that innovative insights are both generated and applied in real world contexts.

By providing a platform for fresh, interdisciplinary perspectives, our journal aims to challenge entrenched practices and stimulate transformative dialogue, ultimately breaking from an unhelpful system and paving the way for a more holistic and dynamic approach to understanding human wellbeing. We're not interested in perpetuating the same old narratives or clinging to outdated approaches and ways of knowing and doing. Instead, we're here to ignite innovation, stimulate thought, and foster a new era of pluralistic understanding that truly captures the full spectrum of human occupation and wellbeing.

Our journal is a forum for rigorous academic debate and a space where critical perspectives and innovative insights challenge prevailing assumptions and  bridge critical gaps in occupational science and occupational therapy ways of knowing and doing - all in service of driving positive change for humanity (Unhu/Ubuntu). Whether you specialise in occupational science, occupational therapy, public health, allied health professions, disability studies, mental health, lifespan research, public policy, anthropology, sociology, politics or any other discipline that examines the relationship between everyday human occupations and wellbeing, we are keen to hear your voice.