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Roberto, Karen A.; Blieszner, Rosemary; Allen, Katherine R. – Family Relations, 2006
We examine the extent to which theory has been used in empirical studies of families in later life, identify prevalent types of theoretical frameworks, and assess connections between theory and both focal topics and analytic methods in the family gerontology literature. The paper is based on content and methodological analysis of 838 empirical…
Descriptors: Family (Sociological Unit), Gerontology, Theories, Models
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Gold, Deborah T.; Gwyther, Lisa P. – Family Relations, 1989
Notes that research on elder abuse highlights importance of communication and conflict resolution in families of older people, and that few prevention programs are available for use with community groups. Reviews literature on elder abuse and describes an educational curriculum designed to prevent abuse and neglect in families of the elderly.…
Descriptors: Community Education, Conflict Resolution, Coping, Elder Abuse