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Biography
I am a postdoctoral researcher in Social Policy. My main research interests are informal care among older adults and the general development in formal eldercare. I use both quantitative and qualitative methods in my research. I am currently the PI of a project on informal care (2022-2023) where we study risk factors for loneliness across time, predictors of formal support use, and needs of peer support among informal caregivers.
Starting in Fall 2023, I work in a research project led by Fredrica Nyqvist where we investigate "blue zones", areas characterized by extreme longevity, in a Nordic context using GERDA (Gerontological Regional Database).
In 2018-2021, I coordinated and worked with the evaluation of the Expert Caregiver project [Erfarenhetsmentorer för närståendevårdare] led by Fredrica Nyqvist, where we trained former caregivers to become peer supports to current caregivers. It was a collaboration between Åbo Akademi University, Novia University of Applied Sciences and NGO Folkhälsan.
I have worked with the GERDA waves in 2016 and 2021.
I teach in Camilla Nordberg's bachelor level courses about equality policies and gender, globalisation and social sustainability.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Social- och hälsovård i förändring – ett planeringsprojekt
Nyqvist, F., Hemberg, J., Fagerström, L., Näsman, M. & Åkerman, S.
01/08/18 → 31/03/20
Project: Foundation
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Erfarenhetsmentorer för närståendevårdare
Nyqvist, F., Åkerman, S., Laitila, S., Nabb, P., Wentjärvi, A., Karlsson, A., Orre, M. & Westergård-Sjölund, N.
01/03/18 → 30/06/21
Project: Foundation
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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Associations between Economic, Social, and Political Resources and Subjective Caregiver Burden among Older Spousal Caregivers in Two Nordic Regions
Åkerman, S., Nyqvist, F. & Nygård, M., 27 Feb 2023, In: Nursing Reports.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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DEBATT: Ett åldersvänligt samhälle kräver många aktörer – vilken roll spelar forskningen?
Fagerström, L., Hietanen, A., Nygård, M., Nyqvist, F., Marina, N., Vaartio-Rajalin, H., Wentjärvi, A. & Åkerman, S., 29 Apr 2023, In: Vasabladet. 167, 98Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › General public
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Informal Care in the Light of Well-Being – the Case of Finland
Åkerman, S., 17 May 2023, Vaasa: Åbo Akademi.Research output: Types of Thesis › Doctoral Thesis › Collection of Articles
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Capabilities in care for older adults in Finnish familialistic policy transformations: a longitudinal one-case study
Åkerman, S., Zechner, M., Nyqvist, F. & Nygård, M., May 2021, In: International Journal of Care and Caring. 5, 2, p. 229-246Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Developing and evaluating an Expert Caregiver program in Finland: Report of a pilot project on peer support
Nyqvist, F., Åkerman, S., Sandin-Kula, L., Wentjärvi, A., Nabb, P. & Coll-Planas, L., 2 Jun 2021, NKG 2021.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile23 Downloads (Pure)
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GERDA- Gerontologisk regional databas
Nyqvist, F. (Creator), Nygård, M. (Creator), Fagerström, L. (Creator), Birgitta, O. (Creator), Snellman, F. (Creator), Yngve, G. (Data Collector), Valkama, K. (Creator), Boman, E. (Creator), Wentjärvi, A. (Creator), Åkerman, S. (Creator), Näsman, M. (Creator) & Vaartio-Rajalin, H. (Creator), https://etsin.fairdata.fi/, 30 Nov 2021
https://etsin.fairdata.fi/dataset/c3ce8337-27de-43ff-bc72-6fabd81eddba
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Activities
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Informal care and the ageing population – comparative perspectives on the role of family
Sarah Åkerman (Speaker)
15 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Närståendevård i Finland bland äldre – forskning om möjligheter och utmaningar
Sarah Åkerman (Speaker)
14 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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International Journal of Care and Caring (Journal)
Sarah Åkerman (Reviewer)
31 Oct 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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Risk factors for loneliness among older informal caregivers – a longitudinal Nordic population-based study
Sarah Åkerman (Speaker), Fredrica Nyqvist (Contributor), Mikael Nygård (Contributor), Fredrik Snellman (Contributor) & Birgitta Olofsson (Contributor)
26 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Conference presentation
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Social Exclusion and Civic Engagement in Later Life - Working group
Sarah Åkerman (Organiser)
26 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Vasaforskaren Åkerman om närståendevårdarnas situation: "Många ligger på gränsen"
06/05/23
1 Media contribution
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Erfarenhetsmentorer för närståendevårdare
Fredrica Nyqvist & Sarah Åkerman
06/05/21
1 Media contribution
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Erfarenhetsmentorer för närståendevårdare
Fredrica Nyqvist & Sarah Åkerman
17/04/21
1 Media contribution
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