Older Women's Perceptions of Elder Maltreatment and Ethical Dilemmas in Adult Protective Services: A Cross-Cultural, Exploratory Study

Dakin, Emily; Pearlmutter, Sue

doi:10.1080/08946560802571896

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“…Further, societal-level factors that have been connected with elder abuse include culture, ethnicity and policies. These are evident in the di erent views on what constitutes elder abuse as well as the societal response to the problems that exist between di erent ethnic and cultural groups and can influence the reporting of the problem to health and protection services (Dakin 2009;Moon 1993;Wolf 1999). In addition, customary practices in some societies might be judged to be abusive in some countries but not in others (Kosberg 2003;Podnieks 2010).…”

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Interventions for preventing abuse in the elderly

Baker

Francis

Hairi

et al. 2016

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Background Maltreatment of older people (elder abuse) includes psychological, physical, sexual abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Evidence suggests that 10% of older adults experience some form of abuse, and only a fraction of cases are actually reported or referred to social services agencies. Elder abuse is associated with significant morbidity and premature mortality. Numerous interventions have been implemented to address the issue of elder maltreatment. It is, however, unclear which interventions best serve to prevent or reduce elder abuse. Objectives The objective of this review was to assess the e ectiveness of primary, secondary and tertiary intervention programmes used to reduce or prevent abuse of the elderly in their own home, in organisational or institutional and community settings. The secondary objective was to investigate whether intervention e ects are modified by types of abuse, types of participants, setting of intervention, or the cognitive status of older people.

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Section: Description Of the Conditionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Interventions for preventing abuse in the elderly

Baker

Francis

Hairi

et al. 2016

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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“…Additionally, they were well aware that Adult Protective Services is the agency to call to report elder abuse in community settings. This knowledge differed from a study of women's perspectives on abuse, where participants were familiar with EM but not with Adult Protective Services (Dakin and Pearlmutter 2009). This disparity may be related to geographic variation (Ohio state compared with California state), differences in participation in community services, and differences in elder abuse awareness and education campaigns by location.…”

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Multicultural voices: attitudes of older adults in the United States of America about elder mistreatment

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Despite international growth in policies to increase the identification and response to elder abuse and neglect, there remain considerable barriers to treating the problem. Some of these barriers may be attributed to how older adults from different racial/ethnic backgrounds define, experience, and seek to remedy elder mistreatment. Using focus group discussions based on case vignettes, this paper examines how older adults from different racial and ethnic backgrounds in the United States perceive elder mistreatment. Five focus groups were conducted with African Americans, English-speaking Latinos, Spanish-speaking Latinos, non-Latino Whites and African American caregivers for older adults. While similar definitions and meanings of elder abuse were expressed across the different racial/ethnic groups, Latino participants introduced additional themes of machismo, respect, love, and early intervention to stop abuse, suggesting that perceptions/beliefs about elder mistreatment are determined by culture and degree of acculturation in addition to race/ethnicity. Most differences in attitudes occurred within groups, demonstrating that perceptions vary by individual as well as by culture. In identifying scenarios that constitute elder mistreatment, some participants felt that certain cases of abuse are actually the persistence of intimate partner violence into old age. Participants also indicated that victims may prefer to tolerate mistreatment in exchange for other perceived benefits (e.g., companionship, security); and out of fear that they could be placed in an institution if mistreatment is reported. Findings suggest the need for person–centred intervention and prevention models that integrate the cultural background, care needs, and individual preferences of older adults.

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“…Collaborative interventions could also build on older adults' informal networks (e.g. family, faith communities) (Dakin and Pearlmutter, 2009;Lee and Eaton, 2009;Guruge et al, 2010;Bowes et al, 2012). Tyyska et al (2012) emphasize the need to "reach beyond culturally and linguistically specific services toward full engagement with immigrant communities, to prevent further harm toward older immigrant adults" (p. 59).…”

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“…Other support challenges include a lack of awareness or information about available formal services or informal supports (Moon and Evans-Campbell, 1999;Moon et al, 2002;Dakin and Pearlmutter, 2009;Guruge et al, 2010), mistrust of outside services, and service-level cultural insensitivity and language (Lee and Eaton, 2009;Guruge et al, 2010;Lai, 2011a;Bowes et al, 2012;DeLiema et al, 2012;Tyyska et al, 2012). Older immigrants and minority adults may be particularly dependent on family to fulfill financial and care needs and lack support alternatives, or may prefer to seek help from informal sources (e.g.…”

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Understanding elder abuse and neglect in aging Chinese immigrants in Canada

Lai

Daoust

2014

The Journal of Adult Protection

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to review and discuss existing literature and available research findings related to understanding elder abuse and neglect in culturally diverse communities, particularly the Chinese immigrant community in Canada. The conceptual understandings of elder abuse are examined, based upon the socio-cultural context and challenges faced by aging Chinese immigrants. Design/methodology/approach -Previous literature and research publications related to elder abuse and neglect related to Chinese in Canada were reviewed and synthesized. Statistical information and research findings were summarized to illustrate the socio-cultural context that defines elder abuse and neglect experienced by aging Chinese immigrants in Canada. Findings -From a culturally diverse perspective, influence of race, ethnicity, immigrant status, and cultural norms on the recognition, identification, prevention and intervention of elder abuse and neglect are important to consider. A key message for professionals working with the aging population, particularly older immigrants from ethno-cultural minority background, is that understanding the social cultural context in which elder abuse or neglect emerges is critical. For many of the aging Chinese immigrants in Canada, the socio-cultural circumstances that they have experienced, their social environment, and various barriers and challenges further prevent them from being aware of this emerging concern. Cultural norms and practices have played a critical role in their access to preventive and intervention services. Research limitations/implications -Although this paper is not based upon a particularly empirical research study, the research and literature synthesized are both empirically and conceptually based. As indicated in the review of previous research publications on the subjective matter of elder abuse and neglect in aging Chinese immigrants in Canada is limited. Research on various issues related to elder abuse and neglect in ethno-cultural minority communities is also relatively scant. Evaluation research on prevention and intervention programs is desperately needed so as to facilitate the further establishment of best practice prevention and intervention models that are culturally appropriate and effective. While research engagement with minority groups such as the aging Chinese immigrants who do not speak English or are not familiar with the research culture in the western civilization could be challenging, academic researchers and service providers in both the mainstream and ethno-cultural minority communities should further align themselves in practice-research partnership endeavors to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the aging vulnerable individuals could be better maintained. Practical implications -In order to provide culturally competent services, service providers should be aware of cultural differences in attitudes towards elder mistreatment, including the ways in which specific types of abuse (e.g. financial abuse) are defined within ethno-cultu...

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Older Women's Perceptions of Elder Maltreatment and Ethical Dilemmas in Adult Protective Services: A Cross-Cultural, Exploratory Study

Cited by 24 publications

References 34 publications

Interventions for preventing abuse in the elderly

Interventions for preventing abuse in the elderly

Multicultural voices: attitudes of older adults in the United States of America about elder mistreatment

Understanding elder abuse and neglect in aging Chinese immigrants in Canada

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