Essays about: "Older workers"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 40 essays containing the words Older workers.

  1. 6. Occupational balance among Swedish working academics at the age of 65 and beyond

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; Lunds universitet/Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv

    Author : Joakim Brandt; Magdalena Jaros; [2023]
    Keywords : Occupational science; occupational balance; older academics; older workers; extended working life; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Backgrund: Academics in retirement age are the longest working professional group in Sweden. The need for a prolonged working life among other professions has been arising due to the aging population and its various implications for society. READ MORE

  3. 7. The effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on older people´s well-being in Sweden. : A qualitative study investigating professionals’ views on how COVID-19 affected older people’s well-being in Stockholm, Sweden.

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Socialt arbete

    Author : Yvonne Ntam Fetella; Funke Mojisola Wahab; [2023]
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    Abstract : This qualitative study aimed to explore the perspectives of social health professionals concerning the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of older individuals in Stockholm, Sweden. The study used the social support theory. READ MORE

  4. 8. COVID-19 Restrictions on The Older Adults in Sweden and The Role Played By Social Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic in Sweden : A study on How the Older Adults in Sweden Experienced The COVID-19 Restrictions Imposed on Them by Swedish Health Agency

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Socialt arbete

    Author : Samuel Egbe Asp; Ayodele Festus Famurewa; [2022]
    Keywords : COVID-19; Loneliness; Social Isolation; Restrictions; Social Distancing; Gerontology; Older adult; social work; Ageism; Stratification; coping; resilience; crisis intervention.;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate how older adults were affected by the COVID-19 restrictions that were put in place by the Swedish Health Authority during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic to protect them and the roles played by social workers during the pandemic. A qualitative study was conducted whereby two older adults aged seventy and two practising professional workers were interviewed, and their responses analyzed using thematic analysis. READ MORE

  5. 9. The perceptions of social workers of loneliness among elderly people in residential care facilities during COVID-19.

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete och kriminologi

    Author : Eno-Obong Dominic and Chinyere Flora Akpan and Opene; [2022]
    Keywords : loneliness; social workers; elderly people; COVID-19 pandemic; qualitative study.;

    Abstract : The study explored the perceptions of social workers on loneliness among elderly people in residential care facilities in Gävle and Stockholm, Sweden, during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  An exploratory qualitative study method was used. READ MORE

  6. 10. Age management in Swedish organisations

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Foster Kwasi Britwum; Isak Lindeberg Svensson; [2022]
    Keywords : Age management Swedish organisations Job Recruitment Training Development Promotion Flexible Working Practice Ergonomics Job Design Changing Attitudes;

    Abstract : The population is ageing globally due to improved health care, better medication, and good socio-economic progress, therefore leading to the population ageing globally. A decrease in fertility has as well led to a new age structure of fewer younger populations to an older population. READ MORE