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. 2022 Sep;26(3):248-255.
doi: 10.4235/agmr.22.0039. Epub 2022 Aug 2.

Broken Toughness: Iranian Older Adults' Perceptions of Abuse

Esmaeili Maryam  1 , Adib Masoomeh  2 , Zakeri Moghadam Masomeh  3 , Dehghan Nayeri Nahid  1 , Mazaheri Monir  4   5
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Broken Toughness: Iranian Older Adults' Perceptions of Abuse

Esmaeili Maryam et al. Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2022 Sep.

Abstract

Background: Older people abuse includes intentional or unintentional conduct or omission of a specific behavior by a trusted person that causes injury or distress to older people. This study described older peoples' perceptions of abuse in Iranian society.

Methods: This qualitative study applied a conventional content analysis method to understand the perceptions of abuse among older Iranian people. Twenty older residents were selected by purposeful sampling. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured, and face-to-face interviews. The six-step Graneheim and Lundman content analysis method guided data analysis. MAXQDA software version 10 was used to manage the data.

Results: The data analysis led to the identification of three main themes: broken toughness, hidden abuse, and exploitation. The first theme had two sub-themes: domination and disturbed peace and tranquility.

Conclusion: Abuse resulted from a combination of causes and factors. Abuse was hidden in many cases and was not limited to physical abuse. The other examples of abuse included disrespect, deprivation of authority, disturbed tranquility, and financial exploitation of older adults.

Keywords: Abuse; Older people; Perception; Qualitative study.

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The researchers claim no conflicts of interest.

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