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Elder mistreatment and physical health among older adults: The South Carolina elder mistreatment study

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs), including interpersonal violence, is associated with poorer physical health in young adults. This relation has not been well-investigated among older adults in specific populations. The present study was designed to investigate whether exposure to PTEs and elder mistreatment are associated with physical health status among older adults residing in South Carolina. Older adults aged 60 and above (N = 902) participated in a structured interview assessing elder mistreatment history, PTEs, demographics, and social dependency variables. Results demonstrated that PTEs were associated with poor self-rated health independently and when controlling for other significant predictors. A recent history of emotional mistreatment was associated with poor self-rated health independently, but not when controlling for other significant predictors.

Source: Journal of Traumatic Stress

DOI: 10.1002/jts.20545

Authors: Josh M. Cisler, Ananda B. Amstadter, Angela M. Begle, Melba Hernandez, Ron Acierno

Institution: Medical University of South Carolina

Language: English

Topic: Elder Abuse and Neglect

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Mental Health