Jacobs, LeoneGeyer, Stephan2023-10-162023-10-162022Jacobs, L. & Geyer, S. 2022, 'A resilience lens on homeless older persons in the City of Tshwane : an illumination through photovoice', Social Work / Maatskaplike Werk, vol. 58, no. 4, pp. 1-25. DOI : 10.15270/58-4-10730037-8054 (print)2312-7198 (online)10.15270/58-4-1073http://hdl.handle.net/2263/92867This qualitative study explores and describes the resilience of homeless older persons in the City of Tshwane, South Africa. Eleven participants, recruited purposively, participated in photovoice activities supplemented with semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed through reflexive thematic analysis and trustworthiness was ensured. Findings indicate that conflict, abuse, family disappointment, unemployment, mental health challenges, declining mobility, isolation and a lack of access to services are risk factors hindering resilience. Religion, support and socialisation, amongst other things, are identified as protective factors enabling resilience. Recommendations for resilience-informed biopsychosocial gerontological social services to homeless older persons are offered to navigate towards better-than-expected outcomes.en© University of Stellenbosch, Department of Social Work.Gerontological social servicesHomelessLate-life homelessnessOlder personsPhotovoiceResilienceCity of Tshwane, South AfricaArticle