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Hickey, Tom; And Others – Gerontologist, 1981
Professionals (N=228) were interviewed about their case experiences with neglect and abuse of the elderly. It was suggested that environmental contexts and situational problems trigger such behavior, and that the behavior is primarily based on flawed development of the perpetrator and disordered family relationships. (Author)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Family Relationship