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Prevalence and Psychological Impact of Chinese Elder Abuse
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This study examined the prevalence of elder abuse of Chinese in Hong Kong and also assessed its impact on their psychological functioning. A total of 355 (120 males, 235 females) elderly Chinese residing in Hong Kong responded to a questionnaire administered individually. Results indicated prevalence rates of 2% for physical abuse and 20.8% for verbal abuse. These rates were higher than those reported by a telephone survey of similar respondents. Rates did not differ significantly for men and women. Data from the General Health Questionnaire showed that abused elders, as compared with nonabused elders, scored significantly higher on overall psychological distress. Abused participants were also significantly more dependent on their caregivers than nonabused participants. This difference did not, however, predict the level of psychological distress after accounting for physical abuse and verbal abuse.
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- Authors
- YAN, E., & TANG, C. S.-K.
- Affiliations
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
- Venue
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2001-11
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 11
- Pages
- 1158-1174
- ISSN
- 0886-2605 (ISSN-L)
- 1552-6518
- OpenAlex
- W2144912158
- Cited by
- 142
- References
- 49
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 15 · 2016: 6 · 2015: 11 · 2014: 16 · 2013: 8 · 2012: 5
- FWCI
- 7.90
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence (publishedVersion)
- The HKU Scholars Hub (University of Hong Kong) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Geriatrics and Gerontology › Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Abuse and Trauma
- Social Sciences › Health › Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Keywords
- elder abuse, Chinese older adults, Hong Kong, prevalence, physical abuse, verbal abuse, psychological distress, caregiver dependence, psychological functioning
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