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|November 14, 2003
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This study found that telephone interviews are effective for assessing interpersonal violence, including abuse and assault, in older adults. This method is a valid alternative to in-person interviews for identifying victimization and psychopathology.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Criminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Interpersonal violence assessment in younger adults requires specific interview techniques for comprehensive disclosure of abuse and assault.
  • These methods, effective via telephone, have not been widely applied to older adults, raising questions about telephone interview feasibility in geriatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of a telephone-based structured interview for measuring assault and abuse in older adults.
  • To assess the utility of this method for screening psychopathology in a geriatric population.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 106 older adults were surveyed, with half interviewed in person and half via telephone.
  • The sample included a victim oversample from police referrals and randomly selected individuals from telephone directories to ensure sufficient crime victim representation.

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Main Results:

  • The telephone-based methodology was successfully adapted for the geriatric population.
  • Comparable rates of lifetime and recent abuse and assault were detected by both in-person and telephone methods.
  • Age-related medical issues did not significantly impede data collection.

Conclusions:

  • The structured interview methodology proved acceptable and effective for older adults in identifying abuse, assault, perpetrator status, and psychopathology.
  • Telephone-based interviewing is a valid and effective alternative to in-person interviews for assessing victimization and psychopathology in geriatric populations.