Citation

Conrad KJ, Iris M, Ridings JW, Rosen A, Fairman KP, Anetzberger GJ. J. Elder Abuse Negl. 2011; 23(2): 147-168.

Affiliation

School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08946566.2011.558784

PMID

21462048

Abstract

Psychological abuse of older adults is a hidden and pervasive problem that is not well conceptualized nor well measured. Goals. The goals were to (a) conceptualize psychological abuse using three-dimensional concept maps, and (b) develop theoretical models. Methods. Statements describing the construct were generated by local and national panels. These were sorted and rated using Concept Systems software whereby the concepts were depicted as a map. Results. The concept maps guided development of theoretical hierarchies. Significance. Theoretical models may help to develop measures to estimate prevalence better and may enable more precise screening for triage into appropriate interventions.

Language: en