title: The critical-ecological framework: advancing knowledge, practice, and policy on older adult abuse.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Studies and Gerontology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. deborah.norris@msvu.ca
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Norris
authors.forename: Pamela
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fancey
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Power
authors.forename: Pamela
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ross
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004463:Ecology; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009674:Nova Scotia; D011050:Policy Making; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors