Mapping the Problem Constellations of Older Adults under Guardianship: A Multiple Correspondence Analysis of Adult Guardianship Court Files in the Netherlands
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https://doi.org/10.62355/ejels.44689Keywords:
adult guardianship, older adults, CRPD, court file study, the NetherlandsAbstract
This study examines the problem constellations of older adults placed under guardianship in the Netherlands, drawing on data from a large-scale analysis of full, financial and personal guardianship court files. Using thematic analysis and multiple correspondence analysis, we investigated whether ‘subgroups’ of older adults with similar characteristics can be identified within the population of older adults under guardianship, and whether certain types of adult guardianship measures are more frequently applied within these subgroups. We distinguished four subgroups of older adults with distinctive profiles. These profiles were then matched with the different types of guardianship measures, offering valuable insights into the population of older adults under guardianship and their position within the Dutch legal framework of support and protection. Our findings suggest that tailored and less restrictive alternatives may be feasible for some older adults, while for others, adult guardianship measures remain the most appropriate safeguard for their financial and personal interests.References
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