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Kunskap, rutiner och samverkan när äldre blir utsatta för våld i nära relationer En kvantitativ studie utifrån biståndshandläggares perspektiv

Lindroth, Anni LU and Kristiansson, Emma LU (2026) SOPB63 20252
School of Social Work
Abstract
Domestic abuse among the elderly is an increasing social problem where research
is lacking. The aim of this study was to investigate whether social workers
perceive that they possess and receive sufficient knowledge, organizational
support, and professional development regarding elder abuse, as well as to explore
collaboration with other organizations involved in addressing domestic violence.
In this paper, we introduce a quantitative study conducted in Scania, Sweden. The
study is focused on social workers’ perspectives on knowledge, organizational
routines, and collaboration with other organizations in cases where the elderly are
subjected to domestic violence. The study included social workers responsible for
casework involving... (More)
Domestic abuse among the elderly is an increasing social problem where research
is lacking. The aim of this study was to investigate whether social workers
perceive that they possess and receive sufficient knowledge, organizational
support, and professional development regarding elder abuse, as well as to explore
collaboration with other organizations involved in addressing domestic violence.
In this paper, we introduce a quantitative study conducted in Scania, Sweden. The
study is focused on social workers’ perspectives on knowledge, organizational
routines, and collaboration with other organizations in cases where the elderly are
subjected to domestic violence. The study included social workers responsible for
casework involving the elderly who require municipal support in managing
everyday life. To collect data, we contacted all 33 municipalities in Scania, of
which 25 agreed to participate. In total, 115 social workers completed our survey.
The analysis was guided by Michael Lipsky’s theory of street-level bureaucracy,
which was used to understand how social workers exercise discretion when
identifying and responding to domestic abuse among the elderly. Our findings
indicate that most social workers feel confident in their knowledge of elder abuse,
but many also expressed a desire for additional training and professional
development. Perceived confidence was influenced by the presence of
organizational routines and opportunities for continued education related to elder
abuse. The results highlight significant potential for improvement in collaboration
with other organizations and professional groups involved in domestic violence. (Less)
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author
Lindroth, Anni LU and Kristiansson, Emma LU
supervisor
organization
course
SOPB63 20252
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
knowledge, elderly, social worker, domestic abuse, collaboration
language
Swedish
id
9220345
date added to LUP
2026-01-23 14:32:26
date last changed
2026-01-23 14:32:26
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  abstract     = {{Domestic abuse among the elderly is an increasing social problem where research
is lacking. The aim of this study was to investigate whether social workers
perceive that they possess and receive sufficient knowledge, organizational
support, and professional development regarding elder abuse, as well as to explore
collaboration with other organizations involved in addressing domestic violence.
In this paper, we introduce a quantitative study conducted in Scania, Sweden. The
study is focused on social workers’ perspectives on knowledge, organizational
routines, and collaboration with other organizations in cases where the elderly are
subjected to domestic violence. The study included social workers responsible for
casework involving the elderly who require municipal support in managing
everyday life. To collect data, we contacted all 33 municipalities in Scania, of
which 25 agreed to participate. In total, 115 social workers completed our survey.
The analysis was guided by Michael Lipsky’s theory of street-level bureaucracy,
which was used to understand how social workers exercise discretion when
identifying and responding to domestic abuse among the elderly. Our findings
indicate that most social workers feel confident in their knowledge of elder abuse,
but many also expressed a desire for additional training and professional
development. Perceived confidence was influenced by the presence of
organizational routines and opportunities for continued education related to elder
abuse. The results highlight significant potential for improvement in collaboration
with other organizations and professional groups involved in domestic violence.}},
  author       = {{Lindroth, Anni and Kristiansson, Emma}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Kunskap, rutiner och samverkan när äldre blir utsatta för våld i nära relationer En kvantitativ studie utifrån biståndshandläggares perspektiv}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}