Citation

Norris D, Fancey P, Power E, Ross P. J. Elder Abuse Negl. 2013; 25(1): 40-55.

Affiliation

Department of Family Studies and Gerontology , Mount Saint Vincent University , Halifax , Nova Scotia , Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08946566.2012.712852

PMID

23289416

Abstract

The abuse of older adults in our society is a recognized yet understudied issue compared to other forms of family violence. Within this article, research, theory, and practice in family violence and older adult abuse are compared; elements that can be transferred to the field are analyzed; and gaps are identified. An extensive literature review, two focus groups with local stakeholders, and interviews with six key informants recognized as national subject experts formed the basis of this analysis. The results informed the development of a critical-ecological model designed to address the gaps and advance the field.

Language: en