Dong, X. (2012). Culture Diversity and Elder Abuse: Implications for Research, Education, and Policy. Generations, 36(3), 40-42.
Themes:
Intercultural*, public policies*, research* and training*
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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Ko, A., Takasaki, K., Chiba, Y., Fukahori, H., Igarashi, A., Takai, Y. & Yamamoto-Mitani, N. (2012). Aggression exhibited by older dementia clients toward staff in japanese long-term care. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 24(1), 1-16.
Themes:
Institution* and intercultural*
Lee, H. Y., Lee, S.E. & Eaton, C.K. (2012). Exploring definitions of financial abuse in elderly Korean immigrants: The contribution of traditional cultural values. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 24(4), 293-311.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment* and intercultural*
Li, W., Hui, C., Yang, H., Huiyun, X., Xiang, Y., Tao, Z., & ... Youjie, W. (2012). Prevalence and Associated Factors of Elder Mistreatment in a Rural Community in People's Republic of China: A Cross-Sectional Study. Plos ONE, 7(3), 1-8.
Melchiorre, M.G., Chiatti. C. & Lamura, G. (2012). Tackling the phenomenon of elder abuse in Italy: A review of existing legislation and policies as a learning resource. Educational Gerontology, 38(10), 699-712.
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*
Wu, L., Chen, H., Hu, Y., Xiang, H., Yu, X., Zhang, T., Cao, Z. & Wang Y. (2012). Prevalence and associated factors of elder mistreatment in rural community in people’s Republic of China: a cross-sectional study. Plos One, 7(3).
Yan, E. & Chan, K. L. (2012). Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence among older Chinese couples in Hong Kong. International Psychogeriatrics / IPA, 24(9), 1437-1446.
Themes:
Intercultural* and intimate partner violence*
Beaulieu, M. & Brunet, C. (2011). Intergénérationnel, interculturel et interprofessionnel : trois gages de succès dans les interventions pour contrer la maltraitance envers les personnes aînées. L’Observatoire - Les actes +, 3, 22-29.
Ayalon, L. (2011). Abuse is in the eyes of the beholder: using multiple perspectives to evaluate elder mistreatment under round-the-clock foreign home carers in Israel. Ageing & Society, 31(Part 3), 499-520.
Themes:
Intercultural*, reporting* and risk factors and vulnerability*