Perceived Safety in Extra-Care Housing for Senior Residents |
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| Authors: | Lisbeth Lindahl Morgan Andersson Jan Paulsson |
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| Institution: | 1. The Department of Research and Development, The Gothenburg Region Association of Local Authorities, Gothenburg, Sweden;2. Department of Architecture, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden |
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| Abstract: | Extra-care housing (ECH) is a new housing model in Sweden, falling in between ordinary homes and sheltered housing. The perception of safety among residents living in ECH was explored with the use of in-depth interviews (n = 28, on average 83 years old). A qualitative thematic analysis resulted in a model of perceived safety in the housing environment consisting of four themes: being able to manage on my own; a safe social context; being able to stay; and protection and safety. The model can be used for information, planning, and development of ECH in general. |
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| Keywords: | Perceived safety extra-care housing senior residents housing environment in-depth interviews |
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