Cultural Diversity and the Mistreatment of Older People in Black and Minority Ethnic Communities: Some Implications for Service Provision

• NCJ Number: 241044
• Journal: Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect Volume: 24 Issue: 3 Dated: July-September 2012 Pages: 251-274
• Author(s): Alison Bowes, Ph.D.; Ghizala Avan, B.Sc., M.Phil.; Sherry Bien Macintosh, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Date Published: July 2012
• Length: 24 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article examines understanding and experiences of mistreatment of older people in relation to Black and minority communities.

Abstract

Previous research on mistreatment of older people in Black and minority ethnic communities has identified limited service responses and the need to consider mistreatment as an issue not only for individuals but also for families, communities, and institutions. The impact of cultural factors on understandings, experiences, and remedies for mistreatment has been debated. Drawing on empirical research in the United Kingdom involving service providers and ethnically-diverse community members, the article explores implications of cultural variation for service provision. Clear gaps exist between service provision and people experiencing mistreatment due to structural and contextual factors; cultural factors have a relatively minor impact. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.