• Various close relationships for lesbian women in 1986 and 2005 

      Hernes-Giertsen, Merethe; Anderssen, Norman (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2008-04-15)
      This work explored various close relationships (romantic relationships and motherhood) as this relates to historical time period. Two national samples of self-identified lesbian women aged 20 to 49 years in Norway were compared, one from 1986 (n = 123) and one from 2005 (n = 236). Data were collected through mailed questionnaires. No time-period effects were identified regarding lesbians' relationships ...
    • Voices from the North: Stories About Active Ageing, Everyday Life and Home-Based Care Among Older People in Northern Norway 

      Munkejord, Mai Camilla; Schönfelder, Walter; Eggebø, Helga (Peer reviewed; Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2019-08-27)
      What is the meaning of active ageing in the daily life of frail older people in need of comprehensive home-based care services? This chapter addresses this question using in-depth interviews with women and men aged 70-97 in Northern Norway. The chapter illustrates first, that some older women and men actually prefer to age actively <i>within their home</i> by doing activities such as reading books, ...