Perceived Types, Causes, and Consequences of Financial Exploitation: Narratives From Older Adults.
J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci
; 76(5): 996-1004, 2021 04 23.
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| ID: mdl-33423064
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The goal of this study was to investigate the perception of financial exploitation and its causes and consequences by older adults who have firsthand experience of being exploited.METHOD:
Thirty-one cognitively healthy older adult participants aged 50 or older were drawn from the Finance, Cognition, and Health in Elders Study. In-depth, one-on-one interviews were conducted. Interview transcripts were analyzed using an iterative, data-driven, thematic coding scheme and emergent themes were summarized.RESULTS:
Categories of financial exploitation included (a) investment fraud, (b) wage theft/money owed, (c) consumer fraud, (d) imposter schemes, and (e) manipulation by a trusted person. Themes emerged around perceived causes (a) element of trust, (b) promise of financial security, (c) lack of experience or awareness, (d) decision-making, and (e) interpersonal dynamics. Perceived consequences included negative and positive impacts around (a) finances, (b) financial/consumer behaviors (c) relationships and trust, (d) emotional impact, and (e) future outlook.DISCUSSION:
These narratives provide important insights into perceived financial exploitation experiences.Palabras clave
Texto completo:
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Robo
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Víctimas de Crimen
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Abuso de Ancianos
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Fraude
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Health_economic_evaluation
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Equity_inequality
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS SOCIAIS
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GERIATRIA
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PSICOLOGIA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos