Domestic violence and stalking among older adults: An assessment of risk markers

    Authors

    J. L. Jasinski;T. L. Dietz

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Elder Abuse Negl.

    Keywords

    stalking; domestic violence; elder; older adult; victimization; ABUSE; Family Studies; Gerontology

    Abstract

    There is limited empirical evidence regarding the extent to which older adults are physically abused by their Spouse or partner, and the risk factors associated with such abuse. Much of what does exist Focuses on either caregiver abuse or abuse occurring in institutional settings. Moreover, there is virtually no information on stalking victimization among older adults. The current Study used the National Violence Against Women Survey to examine physical abuse and stalking victimization among a sample of adults ages 55 and older (N = 3,622). Similar to research conducted with younger samples, women age 55 and older were significantly more likely than men to be both stalked and physically assaulted. Significant racial differences also emerged with respect to intimate partner physical violence, but not stalking. Specifically, African-American and Hispanic respondents were more likely to be victims of intimate partner violence compared to White respondents. Income, however, was not significantly associated with either stalking or physical assault victimization. (C) 2003 by The Hmvorth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect

    Volume

    15

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-2003

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    3

    Last Page

    18

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000221626700002

    ISSN

    0894-6566

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