What is "elder abuse"? Voices from the margin: the views of underrepresented Canadian older adults.
We know relatively little about the definitions and perceptions of elder abuse held by marginalized groups of older adults in Canada. The current study used focus group methodology to explore perceptions of elder abuse among marginalized groups such as Aboriginal persons, immigrants, refugees, and lesbians. We found both similarities and differences in perceptions of elder abuse across groups. Groups identified traditional forms of elder abuse (i.e., physical, sexual, psychological/emotional, financial abuse, and neglect) as well as less frequently identified types of abuse such as disrespect and government or systemic abuse. Groups also discussed issues related to immigrant sponsorship arrangements and abuse in nursing homes.
School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. ploegj@mcmaster.ca
Jenny
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Ploeg
Lynne
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Lohfeld
Christine A
CA
Walsh
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D002170:Canada; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012036:Refugees / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000208:ethnology