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What Is “Elder Abuse”? Voices From the Margin: The Views of Underrepresented Canadian Older Adults

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Pages 396-424 | Published online: 13 Aug 2013
 

Abstract

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.

Acknowledgments

We thank the members of the focus groups for their participation in this study. This research was supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Institutes of Gender and Health; Aging; Human Development, Child and Youth Health; Neurosciences, Mental Health, and Addiction; and Population and Public Health. Dr. Ploeg is a MOHLTC Nursing Mid Career Research Award recipient.

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