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- Löf (Gillingsjö), Jenny, 1978-, et al.
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Care decision-making and older LGBTQ adults in Sweden: : Getting past generalities
- 2018
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In: Innovation in Aging. - : Oxford University Press (OUP). - 2399-5300. ; 2:Suppl 1, s. 844-845
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- There is mounting evidence that Swedish elder care is unable to adequately address the unique needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) persons, and that social work research and services do not focus on individual variations within the LGTBQ-group. There are negative consequences for older LGBTQ individuals, including poor service utilization. Significantly, service utilization is associated with improved outcomes across the life course. Based on interviews with 15 participants living at home in Sweden, this qualitative study explores how older Swedish LGBTQ adults assess elder care alternatives for their future. Findings indicate that feeling accepted as individuals is essential, but that this did not necessarily mean being recognized as an LGBTQ individual. Feeling welcome individually transcended the need to be recognized as LGBTQ. Implications for social work include increasing cultural competence for work with diverse older adults, including LGBTQ persons, and advocating for person-centered care.
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- Löf (Gillingsjö), Jenny, 1978-, et al.
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‘I don’t want to go back into the closet just because I need care’ [‘Jag vill inte gå tillbaka i garderoben bara för att jag behöver vård’] : recognition of older LGBTQ adults in relation to future care needs [Erkännande av äldre HBTQ personer i relation till framtida omsorgsbehov]
- 2020
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In: European Journal of Social Work. - : Taylor & Francis Group. - 1369-1457 .- 1468-2664. ; 23:2, s. 253-264
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- There is increasing awareness in research about the social service needs of older LGBTQ adults. However, there are few studies that deal with differences in this community regarding elder care services. As a rule, transgender individuals are not included in these studies. This study focuses on how older Swedish LGBTQ adults reason about openness in an elder care context concerning their future needs for services and adopts Nancy Fraser’s theoretical framework of recognition. The material consists of fifteen semi-structured interviews with older LGBTQ adults. The results indicate that the main concern for older LGBTQ individuals is being accepted for their preferred sexual orientation and/or gender identity in elder care. However, there were differences regarding that concern in this LGBTQ group. There were also a variety of approaches in the group as to preferences for equal versus special treatment with respect to their LGBTQ identity. In addition, there were differences as to whether they prefer to live in LGBTQ housing or not. The findings contribute to existing knowledge by highlighting the diverse views on elder care services in both this group of interviewees and its subgroups. These findings emphasise the importance of the social work practice recognising different preferences and having an accepting approach. The results can further provide guidance on how to design elder care services for older LGBTQ adults.
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- Löf (Gillingsjö), Jenny, 1978-, et al.
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HBTQ-äldre i den politiska debatten
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In: Gränsöverskridande Socialt arbete. - Malmö : Gleerups Utbildning AB. - 9789151100586 ; , s. 41-61
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Book chapter (other academic/artistic)
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- Löf (Gillingsjö), Jenny, 1978-, et al.
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I want to be open when entering elder care : An interview study with older LGBTQ adults reasoning about future care needs.
- 2018
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In: Proceedings of the 8th ECSWR European Conference for Social Work Research. - 9781999920579
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Research has shown that there is an increasing awareness that elder care is not addressing the unique needs of older LGBTQ, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. Many LGTBQ people entering old age today have worse health and, to a lesser extent than other older groups, tends to seek help from health and social services. Few studies within gerontological social work have however focused on how older LGBTQ persons express their needs, and wishes of future social services. This presentation addresses this knowledge gap by focusing on how older LGBTQ reason about possible good alternatives to meet their needs when they are entering a phase where they need care. The study is based on a qualitative interview study with (n= 15), older LGBTQ persons in Sweden who live at home and where only two of them have had prior experiences of services. The analysis shows that, the overall most important issue for the older LGTBQ persons, was to be able to be open with their sexual orientation and/or gender identity within a future elder care setting. It was essential for the LGBTQ persons that the engagement of staff must be based on respect and that they should be able to meet every person as an individual. Regarding the issue of need for education and knowledge among staff about LGBTQ issues the interviewed expressed a wish that staff should have knowledge about these issues. For some it was important to be seen as an LGBTQ-person and to others it was mostly important being met in a welcoming and affirmative way, but not focusing too much on their LGBTQ-identity. The results provide support for the debate on the importance of addressing the unique needs of older LGTBQ persons and highlight the importance for social work to address the diversity of needs and wishes that is present within the group in regards to entering elder care.
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