Sigurveig H Sigurdardottir
Biographic Data
| ID | 1168603 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sigurveig H Sigurdardottir |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sigurveig H |
| FAMILY NAME | Sigurdardottir |
| SIGNATURE | SIGURDARDOTTIR S H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Iceland |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5052-887X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Is Nordic elder care facing a (new) collaborative turn
Nordic countries are known for their service‐based welfare states, which include basic health and social care for all older adults who have been formally assessed and found to need additional services. Facing fiscal constraints in the mid‐1990s, these countries endeavoured to create more cost‐effective care services that incorporated the doctrines of new public management (NPM). Overlapping NPM, steps have been taken to better integrate services …
Family relations of older people
In this study, we examined older people’s views and experiences of family relations in Iceland. The goal was to explore the frequency and kinds of contact, and the support older people received from their adult biological children and stepchildren. We performed cluster sampling covering community centers in municipalities nationwide in Iceland. The questionnaire was answered by 273 older people, including 193 women (75%) and 64 men (25%). The ave…
Care of Older Adults in Iceland
We examine the implementation of the Icelandic government's policy on formal care of older adults in Iceland. The policy as expressed in legislation and other policy documents is to ensure access of older adults to the appropriate level of health and social care services. How does the actual level of formal care compare with the policy objectives? Does there exist an implementation deficit, and if so, why? We address the question by analyzing Ice…
Reciprocity in Relationships and Support Between Grandparents and Grandchildren
This study explores and discusses the relationships between grandchildren and grandparents with an emphasis on the reciprocal, practical, emotional, and financial support that is provided between generations. Two independent surveys were conducted in Iceland, one of grandparents aged 65 years and older (n = 206) and one of grandchildren among college students (n = 648). The questions used were the same. The results indicated that there is a certa…
Reciprocity in Relationships and Support Between Grandparents and Grandchildren
This study explores and discusses the relationships between grandchildren and grandparents with an emphasis on the reciprocal, practical, emotional, and financial support that is provided between generations. Two independent surveys were conducted in Iceland, one of grandparents aged 65 years and older (n = 206) and one of grandchildren among college students (n = 648). The questions used were the same. The results indicated that there is a certa…
Reciprocity in Relationships and Support Between Grandparents and Grandchildren
This study explores and discusses the relationships between grandchildren and grandparents with an emphasis on the reciprocal, practical, emotional, and financial support that is provided between generations. Two independent surveys were conducted in Iceland, one of grandparents aged 65 years and older (n = 206) and one of grandchildren among college students (n = 648). The questions used were the same. The results indicated that there is a certa…
Care of Older Adults in Iceland
We examine the implementation of the Icelandic government's policy on formal care of older adults in Iceland. The policy as expressed in legislation and other policy documents is to ensure access of older adults to the appropriate level of health and social care services. How does the actual level of formal care compare with the policy objectives? Does there exist an implementation deficit, and if so, why? We address the question by analyzing Ice…
Family relations of older people
In this study, we examined older people’s views and experiences of family relations in Iceland. The goal was to explore the frequency and kinds of contact, and the support older people received from their adult biological children and stepchildren. We performed cluster sampling covering community centers in municipalities nationwide in Iceland. The questionnaire was answered by 273 older people, including 193 women (75%) and 64 men (25%). The ave…
Is Nordic elder care facing a (new) collaborative turn
Nordic countries are known for their service‐based welfare states, which include basic health and social care for all older adults who have been formally assessed and found to need additional services. Facing fiscal constraints in the mid‐1990s, these countries endeavoured to create more cost‐effective care services that incorporated the doctrines of new public management (NPM). Overlapping NPM, steps have been taken to better integrate services …
Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works) · Government (linguistics (2 works) · Icelandic (2 works) · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Public relations (2 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (1 work)