10. Materiality and the enactment of citizenship in assisted living facilities for young adults

Abstract

Building on empirical data, this chapter explores the relationship between materiality and citizenship in assisted living facilities. The notion of arrangements is mobilized to show how different forms of citizenship are constituted through meal practices. The analysis revealed materialities as key actors of meal arrangements, having different roles related to their size and scope. Also, the complexity of materialities involved, and their roles in enacting different values, is revealed and discussed. Keywords relational citizenship | materiality | technology | assisted living facilities | disability10. Materiality and the enactment of citizenship in assisted living facilities for young adults 10. Materiality and the enactment of citizenship in assisted living facilities for young adults

The Role of Incidental Objects in ‘Making Things Work’: An Example from Assisted Living Facilities for Young Adults

“…The ALFs are the residents' legal homes and hence the places where everyday lives are lived (Hoydal & Thygesen 2022). Residents' lives vary in terms of several factors, including age, personal interests, the extent of disability, and individual needs for assistance.…”