Domestic Harm and Neglect Among Lesbian,Gay, and Bisexual Older Adults |
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| Authors: | Arnold H Grossman John A Frank Matthew J Graziano David R Narozniak Gregory Mendelson Danny El Hassan |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Applied Psychology, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, &2. Human Development, New York University, New York, New York, USA |
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| Abstract: | This study examined harm, hurt, and neglect by caregivers as well as self-neglect and physical and mental health status among 113 lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) older adults aged 60–88 years, who attended community-based social and recreation programs or groups in the United States. Reporting on their experiences with caregivers, 22.1% of the participants experienced at least one type of harm, including physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, financial, and neglectful; additionally, 25.7% of the participants reported they knew LGB older adults who experienced at least one type of harm from his or her caregiver. With regard to self-neglect, 62.8% reported experiencing it; those indicating positive psychological health reported fewer experiences with self-neglect. |
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| Keywords: | harm abuse neglect lesbian gay bisexual older adults |
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