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Perpetrators of late life polyvictimization
1a Center for Gerontology and Institute for Society, Culture and Environment , Virginia Tech , Blacksburg , VA, USA.
Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect
|September 13, 2017
Summary
Perpetrators of elder abuse are often victims of polyvictimization themselves. Understanding their characteristics and relationship dynamics is crucial for intervention and future research in elder abuse cases.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Criminology
- Social Work
Background:
- Elder abuse literature often embeds perpetrator data within victim descriptions.
- Evidence suggests elder abuse perpetrators experience polyvictimization.
- Limited research focuses specifically on perpetrators of polyvictimization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the personal characteristics of polyvictimization perpetrators.
- To explore the relationship context between perpetrators and older adult victims.
- To address potential consequences for perpetrators and recommend future directions.
Main Methods:
- Review of prior empirical research on polyvictimization cases.
- Analysis of characteristics of perpetrators in relation to their older adult victims.
- Synthesis of findings to inform research and practice.
Main Results:
- Elucidation of personal characteristics common among perpetrators of late-life polyvictimization.
- Identification of contextual factors in the perpetrator-victim relationship.
- Exploration of potential outcomes for perpetrators.
Conclusions:
- Polyvictimization among elder abuse perpetrators has distinct characteristics and outcomes.
- Further research is needed to understand and address perpetrator polyvictimization.
- Intervention strategies should consider the polyvictimization experiences of perpetrators.
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