Cross-cultural perspectives: toward an integrated theory of elder abuse
- Author:
- TRUSCOTT Deborah J.
- Journal article citation:
- Policy Studies, 17(4), December 1996, pp.287-298.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Due to the use of unrepresentative samples, the absence of general agreement on the definition of elder abuse, and a general lack of theoretical integration, the prolific knowledge we have of the concept of elder abuse tells us little about the prevalence or about cultural differences in the social context, construction, and individual expression of elder abuse. This article argues that current conceptions of elder abuse originate with health and social services professionals in Canada and North American, who export their 'authoritative knowledge' to health and social services professionals in other countries and societies. Beyond the problems involved in definition it considers the questions and issues that must be addressed in developing an integrative theoretical framework within which to interpret elder abuse.
- Subject terms:
- older people, policy, research methods, elder abuse;
- Content type:
- research
- Location(s):
- Canada, United States
- Link:
- Journal home page
- ISSN online:
- 1470-1006
- ISSN print:
- 0144-2872