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Pedrick-Cornell, Claire; Gelles, Richard J. – Family Relations, 1982
Discusses problems of definition of elderly abuse. Examines data and research on the rates of elderly abuse and factors found related to elderly abuse. Critiques theories developed to explain the abuse of the elderly. Presents recommendations for research and practice. (RC)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Definitions, Demography, Etiology