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Prevalence and psychological impact of Chinese elder abuse
- Authors:
- YAN Elsie, TANG Catherine So-kum
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 16(11), November 2001, pp.1158-1174.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study examined the prevalence of elder abuse of Chinese in Hong Kong and also assessed its impact on their psychological functioning. Elderly Chinese residing in Hong Kong responded to a questionnaire administered individually. Results indicated prevalence rates of 2% for physical abuse and 20.8% for verbal abuse. These rates were higher than those reported by a telephone survey of similar respondents. Rates did not differ significantly for men and women. Data from the General Health Questionnaire showed that abused elders, as compared with non abused elders, scored significantly more dependent on their caregivers than non abused participants. This difference did not, however, predict the level of psychological distress after accounting for physical abuse and verbal abuse.
Addressing the psychological impact of elder mistreatment: community-based training partnerships and telehealth-delivered interventions
- Authors:
- HERNANDEZ-TEJADA Melba A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 33(1), 2021, pp.96-106.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This manuscript describes a two-pronged approach to addressing elder abuse in community-residing older adults. Part 1 of the program involves briefly training community healthcare providers to screen for elder abuse and refer for services; Part 2 is an intervention program that addresses mental health impacts of elder abuse in a non-stigmatizing, non-threatening manner, and leverages telehealth for greater reach. (Edited publisher abstract)
Perceived barriers and facilitators to implement elder abuse intervention for victims and perpetrators: views from US Chinese older adults
- Authors:
- DONG XinQi, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 16(5), 2014, pp.307-321.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore US Chinese older adults’ views regarding elder abuse interventions in order to understand barriers and facilitators of help-seeking behaviours. Design/methodology/approach: The study design was qualitative, using a grounded theory approach to data collection and analysis. Community-based participatory research approach was implemented to partner with the Chicago Chinese community. A total of 37 community-dwelling Chinese older adults (age 60+) participated in focus group discussions. Findings: Participants viewed many benefits of intervention programmes. Perceived barriers were categorised under cultural, social, and structural barriers. Facilitators to implement interventions included increasing education and public health awareness, integrating social support with existing community social services, as well as setting an interdisciplinary team. Perpetrators intervention strategies were also discussed. Originality/value: This study has wide policy and practice implications for designing and deploying interventions with respect to elder abuse outcome. Modifying the cultural, social, and structural barriers that affect health behaviour of Chinese older adults contribute to the salience of elder abuse interventions in this under-served. (Edited publisher abstract)
Living with ‘Hwa-byung’: the psycho-social impact of elder mistreatment on the health and well-being of older people
- Author:
- PARK Hong-Jae
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 18(1), 2014, pp.125-128.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Using data collected from in-depth interviews with 10 older people who were, or who had been, mistreated in their family context, this article describes the psycho-social impact of elder mistreatment on the health and well-being of older Korean people living in New Zealand. The findings of the study show that the effects of elder mistreatment were complex and multidimensional. The older persons who were mistreated in family settings experienced a range of emotional, psychological distress and physical symptoms. Many of them identified ‘Hwa-byung’ (literally anger disease) as a health issue associated with suppressed emotions of anger, demoralisation, heat sensation and other somatised symptoms. It is important to recognise the power of multidimensional challenges caused by elder mistreatment in health and well-being. (Edited publisher abstract)
European report on preventing elder maltreatment
- Editors:
- SETHI Dinesh, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 86p.
- Place of publication:
- Copenhagen
Elder maltreatment is common throughout the World Health Organisation’s European Region. At least 4 million elderly people are estimated to experience maltreatment in any one year and 2,500 of them will die each year. Most countries in the Region have an ageing population, putting increasing numbers of people at risk. This report highlights the biological, social, cultural, economic and environmental factors that influence the risk of being a victim or perpetrator of elder maltreatment, as well as the protective factors that can help prevent it. There is some evidence of effective interventions, including psychological programmes for perpetrators and programmes designed to change attitudes towards older people, improve the mental health of caregivers and, in earlier life, to promote nurturing relationships and learn social skills. The evidence base needs to be strengthened, but surveys show that the public and policy-makers are already concerned about the problem. This report proposes a set of actions for Member States, international agencies, nongovernmental organisations, researchers, practitioners and other stakeholders to strengthen the policy response and devote adequate resources to the issue.
Older self-neglecters: interpersonal problems and the maintenance of self-continuity
- Author:
- BOZINOVSKI Susanna D.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 12(1), 2000, pp.37-56.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This qualitative study using the grounded theory method explores the nature of self-neglect among older persons who have been involved with Adult Protective Services in the U.S.A. Two basic social psychological processes were identified which explain much of the self-neglecting behaviour exhibited by older persons. These include preserving and protecting self and maintaining customary control. These two processes comprise the overarching process of maintaining continuity. Interpersonal problems of these older self-neglecters are a main source of threat to identity and sense of personal control.
Older adults' emotional reactions to elder abuse: individual and victimisation determinants
- Authors:
- SANTOS Ana Joao, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 27(3), 2019, pp.609-620.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Elder abuse has been gaining public, state, and scientific attention for the past 40 years, but research focusing on emotional reactions of older adults to victimisation is still scarce. The study describes the emotions and feelings of older adults who experienced abuse in a community setting, and the association between these emotions and individual or abuse characteristics. The cross‐sectional study comprises 510 older adults who were identified and referred by four institutions. Participants answered a questionnaire on elder abuse experiences, including the emotion or feeling brought out by the act of abuse that was perceived to be the most serious. Fear and sadness comprised 67.1% of all provided responses. Emotional reactions were associated with functional status, the presence of depressive symptoms, relationship with the perpetrator and, to a limited degree, to the experience of multiple types of abuse. The most significant and meaningful variable was the relationship with the perpetrator. This study demonstrates that older adults present very similar patterns of emotional reactions, but individual characteristics and the established relationship with the perpetrator might mediate the emotional response. Implications for prevention and intervention of elder abuse are discussed.
Avoiding systemic neglect and abuse in older people's inpatient mental health care settings
- Author:
- MINSHULL Phil
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 6(4), December 2004, pp.27-32.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Suggests that models can be set in place to prevent neglect and abuse in in-patient settings from becoming systemic, describing how the establishment of multi-agency forums within care teams can help foster working practices that are open, accountable and respectful.
Worrying about a frightening old age
- Author:
- NEIKRUG S. M.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 7(5), September 2003, pp.326-333.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study investigates the worries of persons regarding their future old age. Worry is looked at in relation to the respondents' sense of coherence in order to evaluate the relationship between a person's ability to cope and to find meaning in life and their image of future old age. The impact of worry over being the victim of elder abuse is compared to other reasons for worry. Results indicate that for the most part, the elderly are not overwhelmed with worries and manage their lives, coping adequately with the problems of day-to-day living. Findings show that middle-aged people indicate the highest worry scores. The findings further show that the post-retirement group has the highest scores on sense of coherence.
Elder abuse, mental health and later life: steps towards an understanding
- Authors:
- PENHALE B., KINGSTON P.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 1(4), November 1997, pp.296-304.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Discusses how in recent years there has been an increased emphasis on violence and abuse within society and in particular the abuse and neglect of older people. Considers the potential role that issues related to mental health and later life might contribute towards providing a greater understanding of the linked phenomena of elder abuse and neglect. Aims to provide a consideration of factors from the field of mental health and in particular the mental health of older people which might increase both knowledge and understanding of elder abusive situations and assist in the search for resolution to such problems.