Exploring Definitions of Financial Abuse in Elderly Korean Immigrants: The Contribution of Traditional Cultural Values

• NCJ Number: 241590
• Journal: Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect Volume: 24 Issue: 4 Dated: October - December 2012 Pages: 293-311
• Author(s): Hee Yun Lee, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.; Sang E. Lee, Ph.D., M.S.W.; Charissa K. Eaton, M.S.W.
• Date Published: October 2012
• Length: 19 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study explored the cultural definitions of financial abuse from the perspective of 124 elderly Korean immigrants and examined the role of traditional cultural values in their definitions by using a mixed methods approach.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the cultural definitions of financial abuse from the perspective of 124 elderly Korean immigrants and to examine the role of traditional cultural values in their definitions by using a mixed methods approach. The qualitative analysis generated four themes relevant to definition of financial abuse. A binary logistic regression indicated that those with stronger cultural adherence to traditional values had higher odds of providing culture-based definitions of financial abuse. Education is needed for health professionals, social service providers, and adult protective workers to increase their understanding of culture-specific experiences of financial abuse among ethnic minority elders. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.