Citation

Hamby SL, Smith A, Mitchell K, Turner H. J. Elder Abuse Negl. 2016; 28(4-5): 217-234.

Affiliation

Department of Sociology , University of New Hampshire , Durham , New Hampshire , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08946566.2016.1232182

PMID

27606781

Abstract

This literature review assesses the current state of knowledge about elder abuse and mistreatment, focusing on the lack of incorporation of all forms of elder victimization and the benefits of a poly-victimization framework. This review also includes existing knowledge on risk factors and calls for a greater focus on protective factors and a greater inclusion on family and community factors. Future research, prevention and intervention would benefit from considering the true burden of elder victimization and a greater implementation of strengths-based approaches into programs.

Language: en