Analyses of the Concepts of Elder Mistreatment:

Hudson, Margaret F.; MEd,

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“…For the purpose of this article, elder abuse is defined broadly as destructive and offensive behavior inflicted on an elder person within the context of a trusting relationship. This behavior occurs consistently and with such severity and frequency that it produces physical and psychological pain, social or financial harm, and unnecessary suffering, loss, or violation of human rights and induces harm to the elder person's quality of life Downloaded by [York University Libraries] at 12:41 19 November 2014 (Hudson, 1989). The broad definition was consciously used for this survey given the social-action orientation of the researchers.…”

Section: The Israeli National Prevalence Studymentioning

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Is Elder Abuse and Neglect a Social Phenomenon? Data from the First National Prevalence Survey in Israel

Lowenstein

Eisikovits

Band‐Winterstein

et al. 2009

Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect

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This article discusses findings from the First National Survey on Elder Abuse and Neglect in Israel, conducted during 2004-2005 under the sponsorship of The Association for Planning and Development of Services for the Aged in Israel (ESHEL) and the National Insurance Institute. The goals were to examine the prevalence and severity of various forms of abuse and neglect from the victims' perspective, to examine correlates and predictors, and to develop profiles of elders at risk. Data were collected through personal interviews from a national representative sample of community urban dwellers age 65 and older, using cluster sampling techniques and sampling proportionately both Arab and Jewish elders. The sample was composed of 392 males and 650 females, 89% were Jews and 11% were non-Jews. The instrument included sociodemographic data, health and activities of daily living (ADL), a measure of safety, and a battery to examine seven types of abuse (physical, emotional, verbal, limitation of freedom, financial exploitation, sexual, and neglect). Findings indicate that 18.4% of the respondents were exposed to at least one type of abuse during the 12 months preceding the interview, the highest form being verbal abuse followed by financial exploitation. The rates were quite similar between Jews and Arabs. Women were more exposed to physical violence and Arab women were the most vulnerable. Physical, emotional, verbal, limitation of freedom, and sexual abuse occurred mostly among partners. The rates of physical, sexual, and limitation of freedom abuse, however, were relatively low. Financial exploitation was mostly inflicted by adult children. Partners as perpetrators had more chronic health problems and physical and mental disabilities. Children as perpetrators were unemployed, had various mental health problems, and were substance abusers, often in a process of separation or divorce and tended to live with the victims. Neglect in answering primary needs was found among 20% of the sample, regarding the 3 months preceding the interview. This high rate might be related to elders tending to avoid seeking help or sharing their needs with their families. When victims sought help it was mostly from medical and health services. The findings thus corroborate that elder abuse and neglect is a social problem in Israeli society and has to be addressed in policy discourse and service developments.

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Section: The Israeli National Prevalence Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

Is Elder Abuse and Neglect a Social Phenomenon? Data from the First National Prevalence Survey in Israel

Lowenstein

Eisikovits

Band‐Winterstein

et al. 2009

Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect

168

118

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“…This paper will use a broad definition of abuse covering most aspects in the literature such as physical abuse, emotional and psychological abuse (including verbal), violation of rights, financial abuse, and neglect (Sengstock & Hwalek, 1987;Hudson, 1989;Hall, 1989). It will also include violation of care, which impacts on quality of life of residents in institutions, such as lack of autonomy, de-individuation, infantilization, or harassment (Booth, 1985;Kayser-Jones, 1990).…”

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Elder Abuse in Residential Settings in Israel—Myth or Reality?

Mpa

1999

Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect

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“…Today, in health and welfare parlance, they are called ''self-neglecters.'' ''Self-neglect'' is a complex, not well-understood concept that is defined differently according to a medical, adult protective services (APS), or research perspective (Fabian & Rathbone-McCuan, 1992;Mixson, 1991;Blanton, 1989;Hudson, 1989). The definition of selfneglect utilized in this study was developed by the Self-Neglect Committee of the National Association of Adult Protective Services Administrators (NAAPSA).…”

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Older Self-Neglecters: Interpersonal Problems and the Maintenance of Self-Continuity

Bozinovski¹

2000

Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect

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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. Two basic social psychological processes were identified which explain much of the self-neglecting behavior 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. It is the quest for continuity that accounts for many of the interactional activities between these persons and others including their caseworkers, family members, neighbors, and others. Viewed in this way, continuity goes beyond being just an adaptive strategy. It is a motivating force and also a continuous life goal. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service:

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Analyses of the Concepts of Elder Mistreatment:

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Is Elder Abuse and Neglect a Social Phenomenon? Data from the First National Prevalence Survey in Israel

Is Elder Abuse and Neglect a Social Phenomenon? Data from the First National Prevalence Survey in Israel

Elder Abuse in Residential Settings in Israel—Myth or Reality?

Older Self-Neglecters: Interpersonal Problems and the Maintenance of Self-Continuity

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