Fighting Against Many Walls: The Help-Seeking Experience of Supporters of Older Abuse Victims.

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q3 GERONTOLOGY

Canadian Journal on Aging-Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement Pub Date : 2025-03-28 DOI:10.1017/S0714980825000121

Silvia Fraga Dominguez, Jennifer E Storey, Emily Glorney

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Abstract

Background: Elder abuse (EA) often remains hidden, and many victims do not interact with formal systems. Concerned persons (CPs) are family, friends, and neighbours who play an essential role in supporting EA victims.

Objective: The aim of this study was to understand CPs' role and help-seeking experiences.

Methods: Nineteen self-identified CPs shared their experience of being involved in an EA case via an interview and/or survey, with responses analysed qualitatively.

Findings: CPs were primarily the victims' female relatives, often related to the perpetrator, and had sought help from a wide range of formal and informal sources, facing many barriers in protecting victims from harm. Challenges commonly related to formal services and EA perpetrators. Through knowing about the abuse and/or seeking help, participants experienced negative impacts, particularly psychological ones.

Discussion: Findings suggest that CPs can play a key role in supporting EA victims but require further support and recognition from services to fulfil this role.

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Canadian Journal on Aging-Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement GERONTOLOGY-

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3.40

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5.30%

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109

期刊介绍： The Canadian Journal on Aging/La Revue canadienne du vieillissement (CJA/RCV) promotes excellence in research and disseminates the latest work of researchers in the social sciences, humanities, health and biological sciences who study the older population of Canada and other countries; informs policy debates relevant to aging through the publication of the highest quality research; seeks to improve the quality of life for Canada"s older population and for older populations in other parts of the world through the publication of research that focuses on the broad range of relevant issues from income security to family relationships to service delivery and best practices.