NCJ Number
243952
Journal
Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect Volume: 25 Issue: 4 Dated: August - October 2013 Pages: 305-322
Date Published
September 2013
Length
18 pages
Annotation
Perception of institutional elder neglect (IEN) in civil court was investigated.
Abstract
Perception of institutional elder neglect (IEN) in civil court was investigated. Experiment 1 participants (N = 162) read an IEN trial summary in which alleged victim testimony was presented or not. Victim testimony increased the likelihood of ruling for the plaintiff, partially mediated by credibility of witnesses for each side. Experiment 2 (N = 68) included a condition with testimony from the victim's floor-mate. Likelihood of ruling for the victim: victim = floor-mate > no testimony, was mediated by perceived credibility of the plaintiff's case. Results are discussed in terms of the importance of alleged victim testimony in IEN cases. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.