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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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Stewart, D. E., MacMillan, H. & Wathen, N. (2013). Intimate partner violence. Canadian Journal Of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie, 58(6), 1-15.
Themes:
Intimate partner violence*
Vandsburger, E. & Robinson, B. (2013). They Could Not Believe That a 65-Year-Old Man Would Still Beat His Wife: Professionals' Perspectives on Addressing Abuse and Neglect Among Older Adults Living in Rural Southwest Virginia. Ageing International, 38(3), 245-259.
Themes:
Intimate partner violence*
Brossoie, N., Roberto, K.A. & Barrow, K.M. (2012). Making Sense of Intimate Partner Violence in Late Life: Comments From Online News Readers. Gerontologist, 52(6), 792-801.
Themes:
Intimate partner violence*
Poole, C. & Rietschlin, J. (2012). Intimate partner victimization among adults aged 60 and older: An analysis of the 1999 and 2004 General social survey. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 24(2), 120-137.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment* and intimate partner violence*
Reilly, J. M. & Gravdal, J. A. (2012). An ecological model for family violence prevention across the life cycle. Family Medicine, 44(5), 332-335.
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*
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*
Montminy, L. (2011). Formes, manifestations et conséquences de la violence conjugale vécue par les aînés. Journal international de victimologie, 9(1), 281-293.
Themes:
Consequences* and intimate partner violence*
Kane, M.N., Green, D. & Jacobs, R.J. (2011). Perceptions of intimate partner violence, age, and self-enhancement bias. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 23(1), 89-114.
Themes:
Intimate partner violence*