Citation

Lindahl L, Andersson M, Paulsson J. J. Housing Elder. 2018; 32(1): 58-72.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/02763893.2017.1393487

PMID

unavailable

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.

Language: en

Keywords

extra-care housing; housing environment; in-depth interviews; Perceived safety; senior residents