A Criminological Perspective on the Sexual Victimization of Older Adults.

IF 5.5 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Current Psychiatry Reports Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-13 DOI:10.1007/s11920-024-01482-8

Hana Georgoulis, Eric Beauregard, Julien Chopin

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Abstract

Purpose of review: This review presents recent research on the sexual abuse of older adults and examines this phenomenon from a criminological perspective. Much of the previous work has neglected to consider the entirety of the crime-commission process. Therefore, the work highlighted in this review showcases important information regarding the individual who committed the crime, the victim, and the criminal event as a whole.

Recent findings: Comparative studies suggest that the motivations of people who commit sexually victimize older adults are vast and can include those that are sexually and anger motivated, while the victims present with unique vulnerabilities, such as disabilities and spending most of their time at home, that make them more susceptible to excessive violence. People who commit sexual abuse against older adults are a heterogenous group, and the context of victim vulnerabilities is key to understanding why they are targeted. Specific prevention and investigative practices can be formed to better address this crime and protect older adults from future victimization.

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从犯罪学角度看老年人的性侵害问题。

综述的目的：本综述介绍了有关老年人性虐待的最新研究，并从犯罪学的角度探讨了这一现象。以往的许多研究工作都忽略了对整个犯罪过程的考虑。因此，本综述中强调的工作展示了有关犯罪个人、受害者和整个犯罪事件的重要信息：比较研究表明，对老年人实施性侵害的动机非常广泛，可能包括性动机和愤怒动机，而受害者则具有独特的脆弱性，如残疾和大部分时间待在家里，这使他们更容易受到过度暴力的侵害。对老年人实施性虐待的人是一个异质群体，受害者的脆弱性是了解他们为何成为目标的关键。可以形成具体的预防和调查做法，以更好地应对这种犯罪，保护老年人免受未来的伤害。

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Current Psychiatry Reports PSYCHIATRY-

CiteScore

11.30

自引率

3.00%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： This journal aims to review the most important, recently published research in psychiatry. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions by international experts, the journal intends to serve all those involved in the care of those affected by psychiatric disorders. We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas, such as anxiety, medicopsychiatric disorders, and schizophrenia and other related psychotic disorders. Section Editors, in turn, select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. An international Editorial Board reviews the annual table of contents, suggests articles of special interest to their country/region, and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research. Commentaries from well-known figures in the field are also provided.