Brandl, B. & Raymond, J.A. (2012). Policy Implications of Recognizing that Caregiver Stress Is Not the Primary Cause of Elder Abuse. Generations, 36(3), 32-39.
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Explanatory theories and approaches* and public policies*
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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Dong, X. (2012). Elder abuse and the contagion of violence: One size doesn't fit all. Commentary, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC.
Greenberg, T. M. (2012). The psychodynamics of elder abuse. In M. O'Reilly-Landry (Ed.), (pp. 214-222). Milton Keynes United Kingdom: Radcliffe Publishing.
Jogerst, G.J., Daly, J.M., Galloway, L.J., Zheng, S. & Xu, Y. (2012). Substance abuse associated with elder abuse in the United States. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 38(1), 63-69.
Lewis, J. & Weigert, A.J. (2012). The social dynamics of trust: Theoretical and empirical research, 1985-2012. Social Forces, 91(1), 25-31.
Harbison, J., Coughlan, S., Beaulieu, M., Karabanow, J., VanderPlaat, M., Wildeman, S. & Wexler, E. (2012). Understanding “Elder Abuse and Neglect”: A Critique of Assumptions Underpinning Responses to the Mistreatment and Neglect of Older People. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect. 24(2), 88-103.
Reilly, J. M. & Gravdal, J. A. (2012). An ecological model for family violence prevention across the life cycle. Family Medicine, 44(5), 332-335.
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.
Daniel, B. & Bowes, A. (2011). Re-thinking harm and abuse: Insights from a lifespan perspective. British Journal of Social Work, 41(5), 820-836.
McDonald, L. (2011). Elder abuse and neglect in Canada : The glass is still half full. Canadian Journal on Aging, 30(3), 437-465.