Local cover image
Local cover image
Image from Google Jackets

Elder abuse and neglect : exploration of risk and protective factors Peri, Kathryn; Fanslow, Janet L.; Hand, Jennifer; Parsons, John

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Analytics: Show analyticsPublication details: Wellington Families Commission 2008Description: 69 p. ; 30 cm. ; computer file : PDF format (972Kb) ; computer file : World Wide WebISBN:
  • 9780478328042
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • P FAM COM RR 1/08
Online resources: Summary: This report sets out the findings of a study designed to ascertain factors that may increase the risk of elder abuse or neglect, and to identify protective factors that may prevent abuse or neglect from occurring or reoccurring. A qualitative study was undertaken using an ecological model-based interview guide. This approach captured data about elder abuse and neglect from older people, some of whom had experienced elder abuse, health professionals, representatives of non-governmental organisations and other providers of services for older people, representatives from various ethnic groups, and across multiple regions. Face-to-face, focus group and telephone interviews were carried out and data analysis took a generally indicative approach. The authors discuss their findings in relation to risk and protective factors at the six different levels of the ecological model: individual, family, institutional, community, societal and cultural. A fact sheet (print only) Preventing elder abuse and neglect" (#2452) is also available. Record #2552
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Access online Access online Vine library Online Available ON12060095
Report Report Vine library TRO 362.6 PER Print Available A00671959B

Limited number of copies available from NZFVC for free distribution.

"January 2008"

Recommended reading

Bibliography p. 69

This report sets out the findings of a study designed to ascertain factors that may increase the risk of elder abuse or neglect, and to identify protective factors that may prevent abuse or neglect from occurring or reoccurring. A qualitative study was undertaken using an ecological model-based interview guide. This approach captured data about elder abuse and neglect from older people, some of whom had experienced elder abuse, health professionals, representatives of non-governmental organisations and other providers of services for older people, representatives from various ethnic groups, and across multiple regions. Face-to-face, focus group and telephone interviews were carried out and data analysis took a generally indicative approach. The authors discuss their findings in relation to risk and protective factors at the six different levels of the ecological model: individual, family, institutional, community, societal and cultural.

A fact sheet (print only) Preventing elder abuse and neglect" (#2452) is also available. Record #2552

nz

Click on an image to view it in the image viewer

Local cover image