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  • Gerontology
  • Criminology
  • Social Policy

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  • Coercive control laws exist but definitions vary, especially for older adults.
  • Inconsistent definitions obscure coercive control, increasing victim risk and hindering research.
  • Lack of clear definitions impacts healthcare, social policy, and legal interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Provide an evidence-based definition of coercive control.
  • Promote consistent understanding and management of coercive behaviors.
  • Enhance protection for vulnerable older people.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on coercive control.
  • Analysis of definitional inconsistencies in legal and academic contexts.
  • Development of a proposed evidence-based definition.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant definitional inconsistencies in coercive control research and policy.
  • Highlighted the specific challenges in recognizing coercive control against older individuals.
  • Proposed a comprehensive definition encompassing key behavioral patterns.

Conclusions:

  • An evidence-based definition is essential for consistent identification and intervention.
  • Improved definitions can enhance healthcare, social policy, and research practices.
  • Standardized understanding of coercive control better protects vulnerable older populations.