Smith, J. (2015). Expanding Constructions of Elder Abuse and Neglect : Older Mothers' Subjective Experiences. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 27, 328-355.
Themes:
Explanatory theories and approaches*, family violence* and gender*
This section suggests a selection of international publications on mistreatment of older adults that have been published since 2007. A scientific literature review is carried out every six months in order to regularly enhance this reference list.
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Sossou, M-A. & Yogtiba, J. A. (2015). Abuse, Neglect, and Violence Against Elderly Women in Ghana : Implications for Social Justice and Human Rights. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 27, 422-427.
Teaster, P., Ramsey-Klawsnik, H., Abner, E. & Kim., S. (2015). The Sexual Victimization of Older Women Living in Nursing Homes. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 27, 392-409.
Themes:
Gender*, institution* and sexual mistreatment*
Kosberg, J. I. (2014). Rosalie Wolf memorial lecture: Reconsidering assumptions regarding men as elder abuse perpetrators and as elder abuse victims. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 26(3), 207-222.
Themes:
Gender* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Cadmus, E.O. & Owoaje, E.T. (2012). Prevalence and correlates of elder abuse among older women in rural and urban communities in South Western Nigeria. Health Care for Women International, 33(10), 973-984.
Themes:
Extent of the phenomenon*, gender* and intercultural*
DeFour, D. C. (2012). The test of a civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members: Violence against older women. Women & Therapy, 35(3-4), 248-260.
Morin, M.-C. (2012). Abuse of older women. Report of the standing committee on the status of women. House of Common. 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION, 34p.
Themes:
Gender*
Stöckl, H., Watts, C. & al. (2012). Intimate Partner Violence Against Older Women in Germany: Prevalence and Associated Factors. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 27(13), 2545-2564.
Themes:
Gender*, intercultural* and intimate partner violence*
Amstadter, A.B., Cisler, J.M., McCauley, J.L., Hernandez, M.A., Muzzy, W. & Acierno, R. (2011). Do incident and perpetrator characteristics of elder mistreatment differ by gender of the victim ? Results from the National elder mistreatment study. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 23(1), 43-57.
Themes:
Gender*
Baker, M. W., Cochrane, B. B., LaCroix, A. Z. & Woods, N. F. (2011). Developing a conceptual framework of frailty and abuse in older women. Communicating Nursing Research, 44, 168-168.