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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Elder abuse presents significant physical, emotional, and social costs.
  • Victims frequently experience re-victimization within close relationships.
  • Reluctance to seek external help is common among mistreated elders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate factors influencing help-seeking behaviors in elder abuse survivors.
  • To understand the barriers and facilitators to seeking assistance among this population.
  • To inform targeted interventions for elder abuse in Hong Kong.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing in-depth interviews.
  • Conducted with 40 survivors of elder abuse in Hong Kong.
  • Explored personal experiences and perceptions of abuse and help-seeking.

Main Results:

  • Most participants recognized elder abuse but denied their own experiences as abusive.
  • Personal and professional social networks were key determinants in seeking help.
  • Social isolation, cultural barriers, self-blame, and lack of knowledge were identified as major barriers.

Conclusions:

  • Social networks play a crucial role in elder abuse help-seeking.
  • Addressing barriers like self-blame and cultural factors is essential for effective intervention.
  • Interventions should leverage social networks and combat isolation to support mistreated elders.