{"title":"The mediation role of depression on the relationship between elder abuse and sleep quality: findings from Ardakan Cohort Study on Aging (ACSA).","authors":"Mehran Saberian, Mohammad Saatchi, Tahereh Gilvari, Alireza Amirabadizadeh, Mariye Jenabi Ghods","doi":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2718091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08946566.2026.2718091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Elder abuse is linked to depression and poor sleep quality, yet depression's mediating role remains underexplored, particularly in Iran. This cross-sectional study analyzed baseline data from the Ardakan Cohort Study on Aging (n = 3,128 adults aged ≥ 60 years). Sleep quality, depression, and elder abuse were measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), CESD-10, and Elder Abuse Suspicion Index (EASI). Logistic regression and mediation analysis were performed in Stata 18, adjusting for confounders. Elder abuse prevalence was 16.37%; abused individuals were older (69.61±6.75 vs. 68.20±5.98, p=.001) and more often female (p=.03). Depression (27.61% vs. 14.53%) and poor sleep quality (83.40% vs. 72.57%) were more prevalent among abused elders (p<.001). Elder abuse increased odds of poor sleep quality by 46% (OR=1.46; 95%CI:1.12-1.92; p<.001), rising to 75% (OR=1.75; 95%CI:1.25-2.58; p<.001) with depression as mediator. Elder abuse impairs sleep quality, mediated substantially by depression, underscoring the need for mental health-focused elder abuse interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":46983,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148814471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A case of sexual assault resulting in life-threatening injuries to an older woman.","authors":"Ecesu Ekinci, Mert Tunç, Ümit Ünüvar Göçeoğlu","doi":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2721697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08946566.2026.2721697","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexual violence includes all acts directed against an individual's sexuality through force, coercion, or threats, regardless of the relationship between the perpetrator and the victim. According to the Turkish Penal Code, lack of consent or legally invalid consent constitutes a fundamental element of the offense, while conditions such as physical or mental incapacity, common in the geriatric population, are considered aggravating factors. With the global increase in the elderly population, elder abuse has become a significant human rights issue. It is defined as any act or omission within a relationship of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person, including physical, psychological, sexual, and economic abuse, as well as neglect. We present the case of an 83-year-old woman referred following sexual assault. Examination revealed severe vaginal and rectal lacerations requiring surgical intervention. This case highlights the severity of sexual violence and the vulnerability of the geriatric population.</p>","PeriodicalId":46983,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148814463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fuad Abujarad, Chelsea Edwards, Esther Choo, Michael V Pantalon, Karen Jubanyik, Mahima Kaur, Brent Vander Wyk, James Dziura, Gail D'Onofrio, Thomas M Gill
{"title":"Feasibility evaluation of using virtual coaching in making informed choices on elder mistreatment self-reporting (VOICES) tool in an emergency department.","authors":"Fuad Abujarad, Chelsea Edwards, Esther Choo, Michael V Pantalon, Karen Jubanyik, Mahima Kaur, Brent Vander Wyk, James Dziura, Gail D'Onofrio, Thomas M Gill","doi":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2722265","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08946566.2026.2722265","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Elder mistreatment (EM) is a significant public health concern affecting 7.6%-12.7% of older adults, with many victims lacking access to necessary interventions to address and prevent mistreatment. This study evaluated the feasibility of VOICES (Virtual cOaching in making Informed Choices on Elder Mistreatment Self-Disclosure), a tablet-based digital health tool designed for self-administered screening, education, and motivational support in emergency department settings for self-reporting EM. The VOICES digital health tool empowers patients to self-administer EM screening, supporting the traditional provider-led methods. The results of this study demonstrate significant feasibility, acceptability, and practicality of VOICES for screening EM among older adults in the emergency department setting. VOICES effectively supports education, self-identification, and mistreatment reporting by equipping users with tailored information and support pathways to take confidential, informed action in collaboration with their healthcare providers. The findings highlight its potential as a scalable, technology-driven intervention for early detection and response to elder mistreatment.ClinicalTrials.gov: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03834870.</p>","PeriodicalId":46983,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect","volume":" ","pages":"1-27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148809333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wei-Lin Xue, Zachary Hass, Elizabeth A Richards, Kathleen Abrahamson, Pi Ju Liu
{"title":"Predicting elder mistreatment through relational and social factors: a social-ecological model approach.","authors":"Wei-Lin Xue, Zachary Hass, Elizabeth A Richards, Kathleen Abrahamson, Pi Ju Liu","doi":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2663785","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2663785","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Elder mistreatment is a significant public health concern shaped by both relational and social factors. Drawing on Bronfenbrenner's ecological model and Socioemotional Selectivity Theory (SST), this study analyzed data from waves 1 and 3 of the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project with 1,219 older adults without experience mistreatment. at wave 1. Logistic regression models assessed the associations between relationship quality with close others (i.e. spouse/partner, family, and friends; characterized as strained or supportive) and social factors (i.e. social engagement, loneliness) at wave 1 and subsequent mistreatment assessed at wave 3 across physical, psychological, and financial abuse. Findings showed that while social engagement was not significantly associated with mistreatment, relationship strain was positively associated with all type of mistreatment, and supportive support was associated with psychological mistreatment. Loneliness was initially associated with lower likelihood of mistreatment, though this association was weakened when accounting for relationship quality. These highlight relationship quality as a key factor in mistreatment risk, suggesting interventions should prioritize interpersonal dynamics alongside broader social engagement.</p>","PeriodicalId":46983,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect","volume":" ","pages":"354-372"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From swipe to swindle: a narrative review of research on older adult victims of romance fraud.","authors":"Taylor Pope, Christopher H Seto","doi":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2690996","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2690996","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Romance fraud, an offense in which victims are manipulated for financial gain through fabricated romantic relationships, has grown recently alongside new digital platforms that facilitate online romantic connections. At particular risk are older adults, who tend to be more socially isolated and less familiar with digital safety behaviors. Guided by gerontological and criminological theory, we present a narrative review of research on how romance fraud impacts older adults. The review includes empirical studies on romance scams impacting older adults (<i>N</i> = 8). We find that older adults targeted by romance scams are often navigating social isolation, widowhood, or emotional vulnerability, and, while not always the most frequently victimized, they face unique risks and consequences. This review highlights key risk factors of romance fraud victimization and offers insights to enhance digital safeguards for older adults. Future directions for research, as well as implications for policy and practice, are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46983,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect","volume":" ","pages":"423-443"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148309305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"When the storm hits twice: elder mistreatment in the face of climate change.","authors":"Tess M Blake, David Burnes","doi":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2664724","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2664724","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While a significant body of literature exists documenting the increased rates of child maltreatment and intimate partner violence after an environmental hazard, there is limited knowledge as to how these hazards impact elder mistreatment. Given rapid population aging and the worsening severity of hazards, exploring the role these hazards have on elder mistreatment represents a pressing issue. The purpose of this commentary is to (1) review the literature regarding the direct and indirect impacts of hazards on elder mistreatment and (2) propose recommendations to respond to post-hazard elder mistreatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":46983,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect","volume":" ","pages":"510-518"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gila R Shusterman, Karl G Urban, Juan J Nunez, Erin K Barker, Zachary D Gassoumis
{"title":"Categorizing adult protective services programs by investigation and quality assurance practices.","authors":"Gila R Shusterman, Karl G Urban, Juan J Nunez, Erin K Barker, Zachary D Gassoumis","doi":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2652869","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2652869","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Without a dedicated federal funding stream and evidence-based practices, state adult protective services (APS) programs developed with a wide variation in policies and practices based on the influence of adjacent systems, the state culture for human services, and community needs. Using data from a recent national evaluation of APS programs, this study used principal component analysis and cluster analysis to examine whether APS programs can be categorized by the level of their implementation of investigation and quality assurance (QA) policy and practices. To further understand factors that may contribute to program quality and consistency, we compared these clusters on their state characteristics, APS program administrative structures, and system-level outcomes. Recently adopted federal regulations require a greater degree of standardization for APS programs, and as new federal funding is used for program improvement, findings suggest opportunities for APS programs to improve by adopting additional investigatory and QA practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":46983,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect","volume":" ","pages":"329-353"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147857420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the connection between emotional, spiritual, and social intelligence and domestic violence in older adults: a northern Iran perspective.","authors":"Fereshteh Ramzani, Maysam Rezapour, Afsaneh Bakhtiari","doi":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2690997","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2690997","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Elder domestic violence (EDV) is a prevalent yet underreported public health concern. Psychological resources such as social, emotional, and spiritual intelligence remain poorly studied as protective factors, especially in Middle Eastern settings. This study examined the associations between these intelligence domains and EDV among older adults in northern Iran. A cross-sectional study included 406 community-dwelling adults aged ≥60 years selected through multi-stage cluster sampling from urban and rural health centers in Mazandaran Province. Data were collected using standardized measures and analyzed using negative binomial regression. Only social intelligence was inversely associated with EDV (IRR=0.97, 95% CI: 0.96-0.98, p<0.001). Financial dependence (IRR=1.81), ≥4 chronic conditions (IRR=1.92), and lower education increased EDV risk, while older age was protective (IRR=0.97). The model explained 8.1% of EDV variance. Higher social intelligence was linked to lower EDV, suggesting that programs enhancing interpersonal skills and autonomy may reduce vulnerability.</p>","PeriodicalId":46983,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect","volume":" ","pages":"468-485"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148296955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Elderly caregiving-related homicides committed by family caregivers and other relatives in Japan.","authors":"Wataru Zaitsu","doi":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2691946","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2691946","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined 260 cases of elderly caregiving-related homicides in Japan from 2005 to 2024, in which victims aged ≥ 60 years were killed by family caregivers or relatives. Multiple correspondence analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis identified three types. Type 1 (\"Early elderly offenders/family victims\") showed that husband or wife offenders in their 60s who killed their spouses suffering with pessimism or stroke. In another type 1, daughters in their 60s who killed their mothers in their 90s corresponding to \"rourou-kaigo\" [elderly care by the elderly] in Japan). Type 2 (\"Older elderly offenders/spouse victims\") included unemployed offenders in their 70s-80s. Type 3 (\"Middle-aged offenders/parent victims\") involved employed son offenders in their 40s-50s. A co-occurrence network analysis of the offenders' statements also supported these findings. This study revealed the necessity of providing adequate support for each type (e.g. local community collaboration for Type 2 and workplace support for Type 3).</p>","PeriodicalId":46983,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect","volume":" ","pages":"486-509"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148303443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Seelia Peter A, Mukhyaprana Prabhu, Panambur Venkataraya Bhandary, Louise Ritchie, Rajeshkrishna Bhandary P, Shreemathi S Mayya, Judith Angelitta Noronha, Jyothi Chakrabarty, Roshan David Jathanna, Elsa Sanatombi Devi
{"title":"Abuse in dementia care: caregiver burden, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, and bidirectional abuse - a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Seelia Peter A, Mukhyaprana Prabhu, Panambur Venkataraya Bhandary, Louise Ritchie, Rajeshkrishna Bhandary P, Shreemathi S Mayya, Judith Angelitta Noronha, Jyothi Chakrabarty, Roshan David Jathanna, Elsa Sanatombi Devi","doi":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2673894","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08946566.2026.2673894","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Abuse of older adults with dementia is a public health and human rights concern. To find out the caregiver burden, caregiver perpetrated abuse toward people living with dementia, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, and to explore the abusive behaviors exhibited by people living with dementia toward their caregivers. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 108 informal caregivers and people living with dementia in South India. Majority of caregivers reported engaging in some form of potentially abusive behavior. Over half of the caregivers reported experiencing abusive behavior from a person with dementia. A statistically significant association was observed between abuse exhibited by persons living with dementia and abusive behavior by caregivers, indicating the presence of bidirectional abuse within dementia caregiving dyads. Effective BPSD management and structured caregiver support interventions are critical to reduce bidirectional abuse and promoting well-being among both caregivers and people living with dementia.<b>Clinical trial registration number</b>: CTRI/2021/10/037535.</p>","PeriodicalId":46983,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect","volume":" ","pages":"389-422"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148057513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}