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What Are Some of the Explanations Put Forth for Elder

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What are some of the explanations put forth for elder maltreatment and abuse? Discuss what we know about violence against aged family members. What should be the focus of future research?


Definitions:

Social Support

A network of family, friends, and peers that provide emotional, informational, and practical aids.

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy to deal with stress by identifying and attempting to resolve or confront the problem causing the stress directly.

Optimistic Outlook

A mentality that tends to anticipate positive outcomes, focusing on hopeful aspects rather than negative ones.

Bright Side

To focus on the positive aspects of a situation rather than the negative.

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