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Brijoux, Thomas, Neise, Michael and Zank, Susanne (2021). Elder abuse in the oldest old: prevalence, risk factors and consequences. Z. Gerontol. Geriatr., 54 (SUPPL 2). S. 132 - 138. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG. ISSN 1435-1269

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Abstract

Background Experiences of abuse in relationships with an expectation of trust are a common phenomenon among older people and is called elder abuse (EA). This can take various forms, such as physical, verbal, emotional, psychological, financial, sexual abuse or neglect. Due to their high vulnerability and difficulties in receiving support, people aged over 80 years old have been pointed out as a group that needs special focus in research. Objective Prevalence, risk factors and consequences of EA for different aspects of quality of life are explored among the oldest old. Material and methods Computer-assisted personal interviews were conducted in a representative sample of the oldest old in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany). 988 self-report interviews without third persons present of the NRW80+ study are used to assess EA with the help of the elder abuse and emotional consequences scale (EACS). The EACS describes EA in six dimensions that give a broad understanding of EA. Results Prevalence of experiences of EA within the last 12 months was 54.1%. In logistic regression, multimorbidity, lower functioning, age below 90 years, smaller social network size, and aggressive behaviorwere significant risk factors for EA. People experiencing EA showed less life satisfaction and autonomy and increased loneliness and depressive symptoms. Conclusion EA is prevalent among the oldest old. Serious consequences of EA on life results can be shown with a broad operationalization of EA. Future research should focus on a deeper understanding of reasons for EA and reflect on the relationship between and the perspectives of perpetrators and victims.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Brijoux, Thomas UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Neise, Michael UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Zank, Susanne UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-568921
DOI:	10.1007/s00391-021-01945-0
Journal or Publication Title:	Z. Gerontol. Geriatr.
Volume:	54
Number:	SUPPL 2
Page Range:	S. 132 - 138
Date:	2021
Publisher:	SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
Place of Publication:	HEIDELBERG
ISSN:	1435-1269
Language:	English
Faculty:	Faculty of Human Sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Human Sciences > Department Heilpädagogik und Rehabilitation > Zentrum für Heilpädagogische Gerontologie
Subjects:	Social sciences Education Medical sciences Medicine
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language DEMTECT English Geriatrics & Gerontology; Gerontology English
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/56892