Gendered Policies and Practices that Increase Older Men's Risk of Elder Mistreatment

Thompson, Edward H.; Buxton, William D.; Gough, Pippa; Wahle, Cara

doi:10.1300/j084v19n01_09

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“…The Ecological Model allows for an integrated and holistic approach to the prevention of violence, through the framework of nested systems linking elder abuse to broader social issues, and taking into account different levels of interactions (individual, relationship, community and society) [ 135 ]. Specifically, individual prevention strategies can promote attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours that may prevent elder abuse [ 58 ], but it is also crucial to analyse the abuse of older men as a societal problem, as well as an individual and family question [ 71 ].…”

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“…It is also important to clarify that in the discussion we propose explanations of results which are male specific but also further explanations related to elder abuse in general, thus concerning both men and women as victims of mistreatment. In the final analysis, the reasons leading to male or female elder abuse seem indeed more similar than different with regard to some aspects, and generally they relate to older age conditions and to violence against vulnerable people [ 71 ].…”

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Abuse of Older Men in Seven European Countries: A Multilevel Approach in the Framework of an Ecological Model

Melchiorre¹,

Rosa

Lamura³

et al. 2016

PLoS ONE

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BackgroundSeveral studies on elder abuse indicate that a large number of victims are women, but others report that men in later life are also significantly abused, especially when they show symptoms of disability and poor health, and require help for their daily activities as a result. This study focused on the prevalence of different types of abuse experienced by men and on a comparison of male victims and non-victims concerning demographic/socio-economic characteristics, lifestyle/health variables, social support and quality of life. Additionally, the study identified factors associated with different types of abuse experienced by men and characteristics associated with the victims.MethodsThe cross-sectional data concerning abuse in the past 12 months were collected by means of interviews and self-response during January-July 2009, from a sample of 4,467 not demented individuals aged between 60–84 years living in seven European countries (Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain and Sweden). We used a multilevel approach, within the framework of an Ecological Model, to explore the phenomenon of abuse against males as the complex result of factors from multiple levels: individual, relational, community and societal.ResultsMultivariate analyses showed that older men educated to higher levels, blue-collar workers and men living in a rented accommodation were more often victims than those educated to lower levels, low-rank white-collar workers and home owners, respectively. In addition, high scores for factors such as somatic and anxiety symptoms seemed linked with an increased probability of being abused. Conversely, factors such as increased age, worries about daily expenses (financial strain) and greater social support seemed linked with a decreased probability of being abused.ConclusionsMale elder abuse is under-recognized, under-detected and under-reported, mainly due to the vulnerability of older men and to social/cultural norms supporting traditional male characteristics of stoicism and strength. Further specific research on the topic is necessary in the light of the present findings. Such research should focus, in particular, on societal/community aspects, as well as individual and family ones, as allowed by the framework of the Ecological Model, which in turn could represent a useful method also for developing prevention strategies for elder abuse.

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Abuse of Older Men in Seven European Countries: A Multilevel Approach in the Framework of an Ecological Model

Melchiorre¹,

Rosa

Lamura³

et al. 2016

PLoS ONE

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“…The aim of our study is indeed mainly to highlight the existence of abuse also towards men, by suggesting a possible (although incomplete) portrait of male abuse, without providing specifically peculiarities of abused men with regard to female gender, but however with some support from findings on female abuse. It is furthermore to keep in consideration that, previous authors, indicated how both adult men and women are victims of mistreatment [ 57 ], and the related similar reasons generally pertain to vulnerable conditions in late life [ 33 ].…”

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The prevalence, severity and chronicity of abuse towards older men: Insights from a multinational European survey

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Background Elder abuse is a growing public health question among policy makers and practitioners in many countries. Research findings usually indicate women as victims, whereas male elder abuse still remains under-detected and under-reported. We aimed to investigate the prevalence, severity and chronicity of abuse (psychological, physical, physical injury, sexual, and financial) against older men, and to scrutinize factors (e.g. demographics) associated with high chronicity of any abuse. Methods Randomly selected older men (n = 1908) aged 60–84 years from seven European cities (Ancona, Athens, Granada, Kaunas, Stuttgart, Porto, Stockholm) were interviewed in 2009 via a cross-sectional study concerning abuse exposure during the past 12 months. Results Findings suggested that prevalence of abuse towards older men varied between 0.3% (sexual) and 20.3% (psychological), with severe acts between 0.2% (sexual) and 8.2% (psychological). On the whole, higher chronicity values were for injury, followed by psychological, financial, physical, and sexual abuse. Being from Sweden, experiencing anxiety and having a spouse/cohabitant/woman as perpetrator were associated with a greater “risk” for high chronicity of any abuse. For men, severity and chronicity of abuse were in some cases relatively high. Conclusions Abuse towards older men, in the light of severe and repeated acts occurring, should be a source of concern for family, caring staff, social work practice and policy makers, in order to develop together adequate prevention and treatment strategies.

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“…* Hence, viewed from a broader multivariate perspective, it becomes clear that health risks commonly attributed to men in the aggregate may not apply to all men equally or even to the same man at all times throughout his life. 17,37,44,46,53,54,59 In a similar vein, another critical mediator of well-being that recently has come into sharp focus centers on disenfranchised status, given that socially marginalized men (eg, low SES, ethnic and sexual minorities) are affected disproportionately by gendered health disparities. 8,11,14,19,21,30,52 One frequently overlooked aspect of marginalization involves incarceration, which represents a growing health risk for increasing numbers of predominantly ethnic minority men.…”

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Beyond Gender Profiling in Lifestyle Medicine

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2008

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

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Gendered Policies and Practices that Increase Older Men's Risk of Elder Mistreatment

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Abuse of Older Men in Seven European Countries: A Multilevel Approach in the Framework of an Ecological Model

Abuse of Older Men in Seven European Countries: A Multilevel Approach in the Framework of an Ecological Model

The prevalence, severity and chronicity of abuse towards older men: Insights from a multinational European survey

Beyond Gender Profiling in Lifestyle Medicine

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