Risk Factors for Victimization of Younger and Older Persons: Assessing Differences in Isolation, Intra-Individual Characteristics, and Health Factors

• NCJ Number: 230648
• Journal: Journal of Criminal Justice Volume: 38 Issue: 2 Dated: March/April 2010 Pages: 160-165
• Author(s): Tancy Vandecar-Burdin; Brian K. Payne
• Date Published: March 2010
• Length: 6 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study examined whether the same risk factors for victimization existed for both older and younger persons.

Abstract

Researchers have examined whether different risk factors predict elder abuse and victimization. Among the more commonly cited risk factors are social isolation, intra-individual characteristics, and various health factors. While some studies confirmed that certain risk factors help to explain elder abuse, few researchers have compared how these risk factors address the victimization of older and younger persons. To fill this void, the current study surveyed 746 residents of Southeast Virginia by telephone. Measures assessing isolation, health, and intra-individual characteristics were included on the survey. Results of bivariate and multivariate analyses showed that different risk factors exist for younger and older persons. Tables, notes, and references (Published Abstract)