Poly-victimization and resilience portfolios: Trends in violence research that can enhance the understanding and prevention of elder abuse |
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| Authors: | Sherry Hamby PhD Alli Smith BA Kimberly Mitchell PhD Heather Turner PhD |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Life Paths Appalachian Research Center and Department of Psychology, University of the South, Monteagle, Tennessee, USAsherry.hamby@lifepathsresearch.org;3. Life Paths Appalachian Research Center and Department of Psychology, University of the South, Monteagle, Tennessee, USA;4. Department of Psychology, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA;5. Department of Sociology, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTThis 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. |
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| Keywords: | Elder abuse elder mistreatment poly-victimization protective factors resilience review |
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