Alcoholism and Elder Abuse

Alcoholism and Elder Abuse

A comparison group study of abusing and nonabusing caregivers suggested a correlation between alcohol use and abuse and violence against elderly parents. Findings reveal that abusers were more likely than nonabusers to drink, to become intoxicated, and to be identified as having a drinking problem....

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of interpersonal violence 1994-06, Vol.9 (2), p.184-193
Hauptverfasser: ANETZBERGER, GEORGIA J., KORBIN, JILL E., AUSTIN, CRAIG
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult abuse & neglect
Adult Children
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Use
Alcoholism
Caregivers
Elder Abuse
Elderly
Family Problems
Higher Education
Interviews
Older Adults
Parents & parenting
Psychopathology
Social research
Violence
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Zusammenfassung:A comparison group study of abusing and nonabusing caregivers suggested a correlation between alcohol use and abuse and violence against elderly parents. Findings reveal that abusers were more likely than nonabusers to drink, to become intoxicated, and to be identified as having a drinking problem. Policy and practice implications are discussed.
ISSN:0886-2605
1552-6518
DOI:10.1177/088626094009002003