ABSTRACT

Domestic violence (DV) is a worldwide societal problem affecting victims of all ages. While a sizable body of DV literature primarily surrounding young adults exists, research on DV among older individuals has received less attention. Yet, older non-victims and DV victims alike face unique challenges not experienced by younger age groups, such as socialization favoring traditional values, and loved ones who become unable to care for themselves. Less is known, however, about factors that influence older women’s attitudes toward traditional values. Using a sample of women age 50 and older, including both victims and non-victims, the current study addressed this gap in research by examining whether age or the women’s loved one’s ability to care for themselves have an effect on attitudes toward traditional values. A discussion of the findings is provided, as well as policy implications and suggestions for future research.

摘要

家庭暴力（DV）是一个世界性的社会问题，影响到各个年龄段的受害者。尽管存在大量以年轻人为中心的DV文学，但对老年人的DV研究却很少受到关注。然而，年长的非受害者和DV受害者都面临着年轻人群体未曾经历过的独特挑战，例如偏爱传统价值观的社交活动以及无法照顾自己的亲人。然而，关于影响老年妇女对传统价值观态度的因素知之甚少。本研究使用了包括受害人和非受害人在内的50岁及以上的女性样本，通过检查年龄或女性所爱的自己照顾自己的能力是否会对传统价值观产生影响，从而解决了研究中的这一差距。