Poly-victimization and resilience portfolios: Trends in violence research that can enhance the understanding and prevention of elder abuse.
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 to programs.
a Life Paths Appalachian Research Center and Department of Psychology , University of the South , Monteagle , Tennessee , USA.
Sherry
S
Hamby
a Life Paths Appalachian Research Center and Department of Psychology , University of the South , Monteagle , Tennessee , USA.
Alli
A
Smith
b Department of Psychology , University of New Hampshire , Durham , New Hampshire , USA.
Kimberly
K
Mitchell
c Department of Sociology , University of New Hampshire , Durham , New Hampshire , USA.
Heather
H
Turner
D000368:Aged; D019548:Crime Victims; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D014754:Violence
Elder abuse; elder mistreatment; poly-victimization; protective factors; resilience; review