title: Conceptual model and map of psychological abuse of older adults.
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.
authors.affiliation: School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60612-4394, USA. kjconrad@uic.edu
authors.forename: Kendon J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Conrad
authors.forename: Madelyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Iris
authors.forename: John W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Ridings
authors.forename: Abby
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rosen
authors.forename: Kimberly P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Fairman
authors.forename: Georgia J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Anetzberger
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000145:classification* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008960:Models, Psychological; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States