Neglect and Abuse of Older Family Members: Professionals' Perspectives and Case Experiences.

Hickey, Tom; And Others

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Publication Date: 1981-Apr

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Neglect and Abuse of Older Family Members: Professionals' Perspectives and Case Experiences.

Hickey, Tom; And Others

Gerontologist, v21 n2 p171-76 Apr 1981

Professionals (N=228) were interviewed about their case experiences with neglect and abuse of the elderly. It was suggested that environmental contexts and situational problems trigger such behavior, and that the behavior is primarily based on flawed development of the perpetrator and disordered family relationships. (Author)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Family Relationship, Individual Development, Interviews, Older Adults, Parent Child Relationship, Professional Personnel

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - General

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Language: English

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