Date of Award
December 2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Educational Foundations & Research
First Advisor
Virginia Clinton-Lisell
Abstract
Elder abuse is a significant public health issue, with findings indicating that 9% to 10% of older adults in the United States experience abuse. This figure is likely mirrored among Indigenous Peoples residing within tribal boundaries, although specific data is scarce. This study aims to fill the gap in understanding the prevalence and risk factors associated with elder abuse among United States Indigenous Peoples (USIP) through a secondary data analysis of the Native Elder Maltreatment Survey (NEMS). The NEMS employs two key instruments: the Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test (HS EAST), which is validated for community use, and the Native Elder Life Scales (NELS), the only USIP-specific tool targeting elder abuse. Our research explores contextual characteristics and regional patterns of elder abuse, revealing that nearly 38% of participants reported experiencing some form of abuse. The findings underscore the need for effective interventions to protect elders in their communities.
Recommended Citation
Riding In, Maylynn, "Risk Factor Patterns For Elder Abuse Among United States Indigenous Peoples: Native Elder Maltreatment Survey Secondary Data Analysis" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 6565.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/6565