Fraud victimization across the lifespan: evidence on repeat victimization using perpetrator data
This study avoids underreporting bias by merging four longitudinal databases of Americans (N = 1.33 million) who paid money in response to mail scams over 20 years. We investigate the risk of repeat victimization and victimization by multiple scam types over the life course. Victims in their 70s and 80s are 9% more likely to experience another victimization incident than those in their 50s. Those age 18 to 29 are 24% less likely to experience another victimization incident. Relative to adults in their 50s, the odds of victimization by multiple scams are greater for those in their 60s and 70s, but lower for those 80 + . Thi...
Source: Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect - February 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Marguerite DeLiema Lynn Langton Daniel Brannock Edward Preble Source Type: research
Is lifetime abuse forgivable in old age?
J Elder Abuse Negl. 2024 Feb 20:1-28. doi: 10.1080/08946566.2024.2319785. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOld age is characterized by reflection and a retrospective examination of the multiple meanings of various life experiences, including lifelong abuse. Forgiveness is found to have a salutary effect, especially for older adults. To understand the place and role of forgiveness in the reflective process during aging, we performed a secondary analysis of in-depth, semi-structured interviews (N = 78) with older women survivors of abuse. Inductive thematic analysis was based on concepts developed deductively from the literatur...
Source: Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect - February 21, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tova Band-Winterstein Ksenya Shulyaev Zvi Eisikovits Source Type: research
Determining patterns and types of violence against the elderly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
This study aimed to determine the types and risk factors of elder abuse in KSA. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted of abuse among the elderly (65 years and older; n = 128) reported in the National Family Safety Registry (NFSR) between April 2017 and December 2021. Most cases involved women (65.6%) and married individuals (54.7%). Physical abuse was the most common type (44.5%), followed by neglect (34.4%). Men, married individuals, people without family support, and people with physical disabilities were more likely to experience physical abuse. Elderly people, single individuals, women, and those lacking ...
Source: Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect - February 16, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Majid Aleissa Raghib Abusaris Mesheal Alaqeel Raneem Mylani Hashim H Balubaid Zainab Alnjeidi Norah Alhowaish Tala ALmanea Source Type: research
