2024/11/15 by Jennifer E. Storey, Silvia Fraga Domínguez, Melanie R. Perka · 1 voice
Social Sciences · #Elder Abuse and Neglect #Healthcare innovation and challenges #Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
paper · doi:10.1080/08946566.2024.2428954
openalex publication_date 2024/11/15 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31
This study explored the prevalence, reasons, and predictors of service withdrawal by victims in a sample of 151 older adult abuse cases reported to a specialist social work service. Withdrawal occurred in 34% of cases, after an average of 3 months of contact. The most common reasons for withdrawal were victim denial of abuse and unwillingness to engage with the intervention plan. Denial and self-neglect significantly predicted withdrawal, but only denial remained predictive when both variables were entered into the regression model. Results emphasize the need to screen for and address withdrawal risk, with providers targeting denial of abuse specifically.