Liminal space and the negotiation of care work in extra-care housing

Nord, Catharina

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102575

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“…I collated and analysed transcripts from the sixteen longitudinal interviews following the process of reflexive thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2019, 2021. Whilst transcribing and listening to the recordings of interviews, I thoroughly familiarised myself with the data.…”

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“…The first stage of transition was separation (from a social group for example), followed by liminality (being outside of a social structure) and then aggregation (re-entry to a social group) (Noble & Walker, 1997;Turner, 1967;van Gennep, 1960). Contemporary literature has built upon this foundation to include studies of identity and the self (Dean et al, 2020;Gordon et al, 2020;Nord, 2021). I understand liminality to be a social, psychological, emotional, or physical state, in which a person feels a lack or loss of belonging during a time of change.…”

Section: The Concept Of Liminalitymentioning

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Continuous Change as a Disruptive Force: Exploring Homecare Transitions for Carers of People Living with Dementia in Scotland

Cranwell

2023

International Journal of Educational and Life Transitions

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Due to an ageing population and strategic moves away from institutional care, the number of informal carers supporting a person living with dementia in Scotland is set to rise. The shift toward community-based care means that informal carers are often in contact with homecare workers during a transitional period between being the primary carer and sharing care with homecare workers. As part of the findings from a larger study that focused on the experiences of co-habiting carers of a person living with dementia when homecare began, this article presents 'continuous change as a disruptive force' as a key concept of carers' experiences of transition. Recognition of continuous change for carers can inform our understanding of transitional processes and ways in which homecare providers' response to change has considerable impact on carers' transitional experiences. Interview data were generated remotely with five participants in Scotland. Two participants completed eight interviews over a period of six months. All data was collected between June 2021 and December 2021. Data were collected by telephone, online video meeting (Teams), and in one instance by email and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. This article focuses on disruption through change caused by dementia -including unpredictability and impermanence, and homecare providers' lack of responsiveness the closer to crisis participants became. In conclusion, the experiences of transitions to homecare for those caring for a person living with dementia are multiple, complex, and perpetual. I recommend subsequent research into reducing liminal periods for people encountering non-normative transitions and suggest that homecare providers focus resources on providing consistent and reliable services and on training staff specifically in carer support.

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Section: The Concept Of Liminalitymentioning

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Continuous Change as a Disruptive Force: Exploring Homecare Transitions for Carers of People Living with Dementia in Scotland

Cranwell

2023

International Journal of Educational and Life Transitions

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“…The concept of liminality refers to a conceptual understanding of the various phases within rituals that mark transitions in human life, such as initiation ceremonies where individuals exist in a state between two different states (Nord, 2021). Also, Brandberg (2022) mentioned that the term "liminal" is used in various disciplines, including psychology and spatial studies.…”

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“…The terms of liminality have been employed in research examining different housing options for later life, including regular households, residential care homes, assisted living facilities, or long-term care facilities (Nord, 2021). Apart from discussing how liminality can be found in various typologies of buildings, liminality can also be seen as conditions that induce semantics, sensational feelings, and motivation (Malekpour and Motamedi, 2021).…”

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Exploring Experience and First Impression in The Liminal Spaces (Case Studies: Corridors and Stairs in Campus Environment)

Naja,

Kuswanto,

Purnama

et al. 2024

J.Archit.Des.Urban

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Humans and their feelings are a 'unique' study in architectural design, such as how humans behave in some spatial settings. Spatial settings are usually defined as an environment that contains specific activities. However, what about transitional spaces or corridors that only serve as intermediaries for 'some walking experience'? The discussion related to liminal space becomes interesting, mainly when studied from the perspective of architectural psychology. This study aims to investigate human experiences and perceptions of liminal spaces, focusing on two locations: the corridors and the stairs at the campus. The research method used is mixed methods, with random samplings collected through an online survey to explore feelings, visuals, and hearing responses to liminal spaces. The study results show that respondents who have experienced being in a liminal space tend to have contra-perceptions of the Alienation theory by Marx, which can be attributed to the habits of the respondents in dealing with that space and their objective nature. Meanwhile, respondents with perceptions that align with Alienation theory tend to be influenced by their feelings and visual imagination. Moreover, respondents whose perceptions aligned with the theory expressed their discomfort and anxiety caused by unconducive room conditions. This research contributes to understanding human experiences and perceptions in liminal spaces with limitations including a small number of respondents and intangible indicators, making it difficult to explain perceptions in nominal terms. Thus, this research can broaden the understanding of architectural psychology and spatial perception.

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Liminal space and the negotiation of care work in extra-care housing

Cited by 2 publications

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Continuous Change as a Disruptive Force: Exploring Homecare Transitions for Carers of People Living with Dementia in Scotland

Continuous Change as a Disruptive Force: Exploring Homecare Transitions for Carers of People Living with Dementia in Scotland

Exploring Experience and First Impression in The Liminal Spaces (Case Studies: Corridors and Stairs in Campus Environment)

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