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Tove Harnett is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University's School of Social Work, affiliated with the LU Profile Area: Proactive Ageing. She holds a PhD from 2010 titled The Trivial Matters. Everyday power in Swedish eldercare. Her research focuses on power dynamics in elderly care, methodological approaches in qualitative studies, and evaluation methodologies.
Teaching responsibilities include courses on social science theory and reflective practice for BSc Social Work students. She has also taught qualitative methods at Jönköping University.
- Research Networks: Welfare for Living Conditions, KIVOS (Healthcare Communication), Swedish Evaluation Association (SVUF)
Key research areas include social policy in eldercare, quality management in healthcare, and the role of evaluation in community contexts. Recent publications address transitions to nursing homes, dementia care narratives, and age categorization theories.
- 2022 Award: Kungliga Humanistiska Vetenskapssamfundets Jubileumspris
Active in supervising PhD projects, including a 2025 study on elderly substance abuse care. Leads projects funded by Forte and Ribbingska Sjukhemmets Minnesfond, focusing on home care perspectives and dementia documentation challenges.
Collaborates in interdisciplinary teams like the National Network for Geriatrics Research, addressing aging-related societal issues through critical and applied research.
