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Cultural Perspectives in Elderly Care: A Study of Health Care Workers' Experiences in Swedish Elderly Nursing Homes
University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work, Criminology and Public Health Sciences.
University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work, Criminology and Public Health Sciences.
2024 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Sustainable development
The essay/thesis is partially on sustainable development according to the University's criteria
Abstract [en]

This study aimed to explore how care workers in elderly nursing homes in Sweden perceive/reflect on their cultural backgrounds in their professional practices. The study used a qualitative approach and four migrantcare workers were interviewed using semi-structured questions. The analysis grounded in the Acculturation theoretical framework examined the perceptions and realities of care workers' cultural backgrounds, revealing that these backgrounds are perceived as both a resource and a challenge within their professional practices. Part of the findings underscore the complex role that cultural backgrounds play in shaping professional interactions and experiences. Integration strategy was the most prominent strategy employed by the migrantcare workers during their acculturation. 

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2024. , p. 61
Keywords [en]
migrant care workers, elderly nursing homes, acculturation strategies
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Social Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-45201OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-45201DiVA, id: diva2:1883179
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Social work
Educational program
Bachelor of Science in Social Work - Specialization International Social Work
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Available from: 2024-07-18 Created: 2024-07-09 Last updated: 2025-10-02Bibliographically approved

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