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Elderly maltreatment and cultural diversity: when laws are not enough
- Authors:
- WILLIAMS Oliver J., GRIFFIN Linner W.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Multicultural Social Work, 4(2), 1996, pp.1-13.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
In the literature on elderly maltreatment little attention has been given to the influence of cultural diversity. There is no consensus on how elderly maltreatment is defined, assessed or resolved, although many believe there is an objective standard definition of elder maltreatment. It is clear the present law is not enough to insure clearness in definition or inclusiveness of cultural diversity. Traditional conceptualisations of elderly maltreatment must become even more organised and inclusive. This paper evaluates the influence of these poor conceptualisations on the aged in general and African American aged in particular. Recommendations for practitioners and researchers are included.
The culture-embedded social problem of elder mistreatment: a review of international literature on Asian elders
- Authors:
- LEE Hee Yun, LIGHTFOOT Elizabeth
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 23(1), 2014, pp.5-19.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Elder mistreatment is now recognised as a worldwide social problem occurring in all racial and ethnic groups. The research on elder mistreatment started in the late 1970s and expanded its focus to ethnic elderly groups including Asian elders in the mid-1980s. Many researchers have explored the issues of elder mistreatment in conjunction with Asian elders’ culture and immigration backgrounds. This article reviews the state of the literature on elder mistreatment among Asians living in Asia or abroad to identify future directions of research, prevention, intervention, and policy. This research indicates that prevention, education, and intervention must take into account the cultural backgrounds of Asian elders and their family members. There is clearly a need for greater research into appropriate elder mistreatment prevention and intervention with Asian elders and their family members. (Edited publisher abstract)
Cultural diversity and the mistreatment of older people in black and minority ethnic communities: some implications for service provision
- Authors:
- BOWES Alison, AVAN Ghizala, MACINTOSH Sherry Bien
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 24(3), 2012, pp.251-274.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article considers understandings and experiences of mistreatment of older people in black and minority ethnic (BME) communities. It describes a study which aimed to identify the impact of cultural diversity on understandings of mistreatment of older people and to explore the implications of these cultural factors for the provision of improved services to older people in BME communities experiencing maltreatment. The study included qualitative interviews conducted with 28 service providers and with 58 people from a wide range of BME communities. Following analysis of these interviews, a series of 7 focus groups involving community members and 1 involving service providers were conducted to explore the fit and gaps between the service providers’ views and the community experiences. The findings show that clear gaps exist between service provision and people experiencing mistreatment due to structural and contextual factors, with cultural factors having a relatively minor impact. Implications for good practice are discussed; these focus on more general processes of exclusion, both of BME older people and BME communities generally and the BME voluntary sector in particular.
Elder abuse and neglect in South Africa: a case of marginalization, disrespect, exploitation and violence
- Authors:
- FERREIRA Monica, LINDGREN Pat
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 20(2), 2008, pp.91-107.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Elder abuse and neglect are widespread in South Africa but the definition of abuse remains problematic: while some types of abuse fit with Western typologies, others (such as the rape of women by sons and grandsons to extort pension money, or accusations of witchcraft to seize assets) do not. An expanded typology is thus needed, which takes account of cultural and racial differences. The history of awareness of elder abuse is briefly reviewed, together with legislation, intervention programmes and research (which is extremely sparse). Although awareness of the problem is growing, so too is the incidence and it can be seen as part of the complex problem of chronic poverty and human rights violations of which the marginalisation, disrespect, exploitation and violent abuse of older people forms a part. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Elder abuse and neglect in Latino families: an ecological and culturally relevant theoretical framework for clinical practice
- Authors:
- PARRA-CARDONA Jose Ruben, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Family Process, 46(4), December 2007, pp.451-470.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
There is a scarcity of theoretical frameworks capable of describing precursors and dynamics associated with elder abuse and neglect in Latino families. This paper presents an integrative theoretical framework that fosters an ecological and cultural understanding of elder abuse and neglect among Latinos. The proposed model rests on the premise that Latino families caring for elder adults have the ability to adapt to the demands of aging only if they are supported by nurturing environments. The usefulness of the model is threefold. First, the proposed model describes elder abuse and neglect as multifactorial phenomena and identifies specific risk factors associated with the etiology and maintenance of elder abuse and neglect in Latino families. Second, the model provides clinical applications, including reflections about the therapists' need to extend their scope of practice beyond traditional family therapy interventions. A brief case study is presented that illustrates the clinical application of the model with a Latino family. Implications for future research are discussed.
Financial abuse in elderly Korean immigrants: mixed analysis of the role of culture on perception and help-seeking intention
- Authors:
- LEE Hee Yun, EATON Charissa K.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 57(10), 2018, pp.463-488.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study aims to evaluate how elderly Korean immigrants perceive and respond to a hypothetical incident of financial abuse on the basis of their cultural background. By using a quota sampling strategy, 124 elderly Korean immigrants were recruited. A mixed-method approach was employed to explore the role of culture on elderly immigrants' view of financial abuse and the construct of independent and interdependent self-construal was adopted to theoretically guide the study. Mixed-method analysis confirmed considerable influence of culture, particularly in responding to the abusive situation. Although the vast majority of the elders (92%) perceived financial abuse as elder mistreatment, only two-thirds (64%) intended to seek help. Five major themes for not seeking help were produced. These are: (a) issues related to family problems, (b) tolerance of the abuse, (c) shame, (d) victim blame, and (e) mistrust toward third party intervention. A series of binary logistic regressions revealed (a) a lower likelihood of seeking formal types of help with those who had higher level of adherence to traditional values and (b) the profile of vulnerable elderly Koreans who are at higher risk of being financially abused: male and less educated. This article also discusses implications for social work practice and elder mistreatment policy, particularly focusing on how to work with elderly Korean immigrants who are vulnerable to this problem and who tend to use collectivistic cultural values in responding to financial abuse. (Publisher abstract)
Exploring definitions of financial abuse in elderly Korean immigrants: the contribution of traditional cultural value
- Authors:
- LEE Hee Yun, LEE Sang E., EATON Charissa K.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 57(10), 2018, pp.293-311.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The purpose of this study is to explore the cultural definitions of financial abuse from the perspective of 124 elderly Korean immigrants and to examine the role of traditional cultural values in their definitions by using a mixed methods approach. The qualitative analysis generated four themes relevant to definition of financial abuse. A binary logistic regression indicated that those with stronger cultural adherence to traditional values had higher odds of providing culture-based definitions of financial abuse. Education is needed for health professionals, social service providers, and adult protective workers to increase their understanding of culture-specific experiences of financial abuse among ethnic minority elders. (Publisher abstract)
Culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia
- Authors:
- ZANNETTINO Lana, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 27(1), 2015, pp.74-89.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
While the literature acknowledges that older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities are particularly susceptible to financial abuse by their family members, there is a dearth of research that explores the nature of CaLD older people's vulnerability to this form of abuse. This case study examines unique dynamics shaping this form of abuse and demonstrates how emotional vulnerability and dependence, exacerbated by cultural and linguistic disconnection, can place older people at risk. (Publisher abstract)
Elder mistreatment, culture, and help-seeking: a cross-cultural comparison of older Chinese and Korean immigrants
- Authors:
- LEE Yeon-Shim, MOON Ailee, GOMEZ Cynthia
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 26(3), 2014, pp.244-269.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study explored and compared the salient sociocultural characteristics that influenced elder mistreatment and help-seeking behaviors among older Chinese and Korean immigrants. Results from qualitative, in-depth focus groups with 30 participants revealed that elder mistreatment is a culturally laden construct, and core values of traditional culture and acculturation are significant contextual factors that profoundly affect the perceptions of elder abuse and receptivity of interventions. Older Korean participants, compared to their Chinese counterparts, demonstrated stronger influence of hierarchy and cultural beliefs in exclusive family ties and gender norms, and were less likely to disclose abuse. Implications for culturally based interventions are also discussed. (Publisher abstract)
Elder mistreatment among Chinese and Korean immigrants: the roles of sociocultural contexts on perceptions and help-seeking behaviors
- Authors:
- LEE Yeon-Shim, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 23(1), 2014, pp.20-44.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The purpose of this study was to identify dimensions of elder mistreatment in Chinese and Korean immigrant communities and to increase sociocultural understanding of such mistreatment by elucidating the complexities of abuse embedded in unique social and cultural contexts. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 local professionals working primarily in Asian elderly advocacy, and six focus group discussions were conducted involving 60 community members in the San Francisco Bay area. Five dimensions of elder mistreatment were identified: psychological abuse, neglect by a trusted person, financial exploitation, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. In general, fewer Korean community member participants reported having observed physical or financial abuse than Chinese groups, but they reported greater knowledge of situations involving psychological abuse, neglect by a trusted person, and sexual abuse. The contexts of cultural influences and immigration and acculturation were salient themes that shaped participants’ subjective perceptions and beliefs about elder abuse and hence help-seeking behaviours. (Edited publisher abstract)