11 User involvement
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Peter Beresford
Abstract
User involvement and critical gerontology are two key concepts and approaches for social work and related services with older people in the early 21st century. Yet, so far exploration of their interrelations seems to be at an early stage. For this reason, the aim of this chapter, to look more closely and critically at the role of user involvement in relation to critical gerontology in a European context, is likely to be both especially timely and productive. The praxis of user involvement is likely to be maximised through a critical gerontological lens and, in turn, critical gerontology is unlikely to fulfil its promise unless united with an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of participation. The chapter will address user involvement in policy, practice, learning and research and conclude with a case study offering implications for practice.
Abstract
User involvement and critical gerontology are two key concepts and approaches for social work and related services with older people in the early 21st century. Yet, so far exploration of their interrelations seems to be at an early stage. For this reason, the aim of this chapter, to look more closely and critically at the role of user involvement in relation to critical gerontology in a European context, is likely to be both especially timely and productive. The praxis of user involvement is likely to be maximised through a critical gerontological lens and, in turn, critical gerontology is unlikely to fulfil its promise unless united with an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of participation. The chapter will address user involvement in policy, practice, learning and research and conclude with a case study offering implications for practice.
Chapters in this book
- Front Matter i
- Contents vii
- List of figures and tables viii
- Notes on contributors ix
- Acknowledgements xiii
- Preface xv
- Social work and critical gerontology: why the former needs the latter 1
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Critical gerontology as guiding principles for social work with older people
- The lifecourse and old age 19
- Human rights and older people 35
- Agency and autonomy 51
- Poverty and late-life homelessness 66
- Sexuality and rights in later life 81
- Ethnicity, race and migrancy 97
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Applying the critical gerontological lens to social work research, policy and practice
- Assessment, care planning and decision making 115
- Elder abuse 130
- Dementia: a disability and a human rights concern 146
- User involvement 161
- Opportunities and future prospects for gerontological social work with a critical lens 177
- Index 192
Chapters in this book
- Front Matter i
- Contents vii
- List of figures and tables viii
- Notes on contributors ix
- Acknowledgements xiii
- Preface xv
- Social work and critical gerontology: why the former needs the latter 1
-
Critical gerontology as guiding principles for social work with older people
- The lifecourse and old age 19
- Human rights and older people 35
- Agency and autonomy 51
- Poverty and late-life homelessness 66
- Sexuality and rights in later life 81
- Ethnicity, race and migrancy 97
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Applying the critical gerontological lens to social work research, policy and practice
- Assessment, care planning and decision making 115
- Elder abuse 130
- Dementia: a disability and a human rights concern 146
- User involvement 161
- Opportunities and future prospects for gerontological social work with a critical lens 177
- Index 192
