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Michael P Carey - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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child maltreatment and women s adult sexual risk behavior childhood sexual Abuse as a unique risk factor
Child Maltreatment, 2010Co-Authors: Theresa E Senn, Michael P CareyAbstract:This study investigated (a) whether childhood sexual Abuse (CSA) was uniquely associated with adult sexual risk behavior, after controlling for other types of childhood maltreatment and (b) whether there were additive or interactive effects of different types of maltreatment on adult sexual risk behavior. Participants were 414 women (M age = 28 years) attending a publicly funded STD clinic. All women completed a computerized survey assessing childhood maltreatment (sexual, physical, Psychological Abuse, and neglect) and sexual risk behavior. Analyses showed that sexual Abuse, physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, and neglect were associated with adult sexual risk behavior. Multivariate analyses that controlled for all other forms of child maltreatment showed that only CSA was uniquely associated with adult sexual risk behavior (i.e., percentage of episodes of unprotected sex in the past 3 months and number of lifetime partners). The authors found little support for an additive or an interactive model of the effects of different types of childhood maltreatment on adult sexual risk behavior; CSA alone was the best predictor of adult sexual risk behavior. Sexual risk reduction interventions are needed for women who were sexually Abused as children. Continued research on the effects of multitype maltreatment on adult sexual risk behavior is needed. Language: en
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child maltreatment and women s adult sexual risk behavior childhood sexual Abuse as a unique risk factor
Child Maltreatment, 2010Co-Authors: Theresa E Senn, Michael P CareyAbstract:This study investigated (a) whether childhood sexual Abuse (CSA) was uniquely associated with adult sexual risk behavior, after controlling for other types of childhood maltreatment and (b) whether there were additive or interactive effects of different types of maltreatment on adult sexual risk behavior. Participants were 414 women (M age = 28 years) attending a publicly funded STD clinic. All women completed a computerized survey assessing childhood maltreatment (sexual, physical, Psychological Abuse, and neglect) and sexual risk behavior. Analyses showed that sexual Abuse, physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, and neglect were associated with adult sexual risk behavior. Multivariate analyses that controlled for all other forms of child maltreatment showed that only CSA was uniquely associated with adult sexual risk behavior (i.e., percentage of episodes of unprotected sex in the past 3 months and number of lifetime partners). The authors found little support for an additive or an interactive model of the effects of different types of childhood maltreatment on adult sexual risk behavior; CSA alone was the best predictor of adult sexual risk behavior. Sexual risk reduction interventions are needed for women who were sexually Abused as children. Continued research on the effects of multitype maltreatment on adult sexual risk behavior is needed.
Theresa E Senn - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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child maltreatment and women s adult sexual risk behavior childhood sexual Abuse as a unique risk factor
Child Maltreatment, 2010Co-Authors: Theresa E Senn, Michael P CareyAbstract:This study investigated (a) whether childhood sexual Abuse (CSA) was uniquely associated with adult sexual risk behavior, after controlling for other types of childhood maltreatment and (b) whether there were additive or interactive effects of different types of maltreatment on adult sexual risk behavior. Participants were 414 women (M age = 28 years) attending a publicly funded STD clinic. All women completed a computerized survey assessing childhood maltreatment (sexual, physical, Psychological Abuse, and neglect) and sexual risk behavior. Analyses showed that sexual Abuse, physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, and neglect were associated with adult sexual risk behavior. Multivariate analyses that controlled for all other forms of child maltreatment showed that only CSA was uniquely associated with adult sexual risk behavior (i.e., percentage of episodes of unprotected sex in the past 3 months and number of lifetime partners). The authors found little support for an additive or an interactive model of the effects of different types of childhood maltreatment on adult sexual risk behavior; CSA alone was the best predictor of adult sexual risk behavior. Sexual risk reduction interventions are needed for women who were sexually Abused as children. Continued research on the effects of multitype maltreatment on adult sexual risk behavior is needed. Language: en
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child maltreatment and women s adult sexual risk behavior childhood sexual Abuse as a unique risk factor
Child Maltreatment, 2010Co-Authors: Theresa E Senn, Michael P CareyAbstract:This study investigated (a) whether childhood sexual Abuse (CSA) was uniquely associated with adult sexual risk behavior, after controlling for other types of childhood maltreatment and (b) whether there were additive or interactive effects of different types of maltreatment on adult sexual risk behavior. Participants were 414 women (M age = 28 years) attending a publicly funded STD clinic. All women completed a computerized survey assessing childhood maltreatment (sexual, physical, Psychological Abuse, and neglect) and sexual risk behavior. Analyses showed that sexual Abuse, physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, and neglect were associated with adult sexual risk behavior. Multivariate analyses that controlled for all other forms of child maltreatment showed that only CSA was uniquely associated with adult sexual risk behavior (i.e., percentage of episodes of unprotected sex in the past 3 months and number of lifetime partners). The authors found little support for an additive or an interactive model of the effects of different types of childhood maltreatment on adult sexual risk behavior; CSA alone was the best predictor of adult sexual risk behavior. Sexual risk reduction interventions are needed for women who were sexually Abused as children. Continued research on the effects of multitype maltreatment on adult sexual risk behavior is needed.
Georgia J Anetzberger - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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self report measure of Psychological Abuse of older adults
Gerontologist, 2011Co-Authors: Kendon J Conrad, Madelyn Iris, John W Ridings, Kate Langley, Georgia J AnetzbergerAbstract:Purpose: This study tested key psychometric properties of the Older Adult Psychological Abuse Measure (OAPAM), one self-report scale of the Older Adult Mistreatment Assessment (OAMA). Design and Methods: Items and theory were developed in a prior concept mapping study. Subsequently, the measures were administered to 226 substantiated clients by 22 elder Abuse staff from 7 agencies in a full-scale field test. The resulting database was used to estimate the psychometric properties of the OAPAM using the Rasch item response theory model and traditional validation techniques. Analyses included tests for dimensionality, model fit, and theoretical construct validation. Results from the OAPAM client report were validated against the adult protective services substantiation decision of Abuse and the elder Abuse staff assessment of Psychological Abuse (PA). Results: The client self-report measures met stringent Rasch analysis fit and unidimensionality criteria and had high person (internal consistency) and item reliability. The validity results supported the usefulness of the client measures and led to reconsideration of aspects of the hypothesized theoretical hierarchy. A short form was developed. Cut-points were proposed to distinguish levels of PA. Implications: The measure is now available to aid in the assessment of PA of older adults by both clinicians and researchers. Theoretical refinements developed using the Rasch item hierarchy may help to improve assessment and intervention.
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conceptual model and map of Psychological Abuse of older adults
Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 2011Co-Authors: Kendon J Conrad, Madelyn Iris, John W Ridings, Abby Rosen, Kimberly P Fairman, Georgia J AnetzbergerAbstract:Psychological Abuse of older adults is a hidden and pervasive problem that is not well conceptualized nor well measured. Goals. The goals were to (a) conceptualize Psychological Abuse using three-dimensional concept maps, and (b) develop theoretical models. Methods. Statements describing the construct were generated by local and national panels. These were sorted and rated using Concept Systems software whereby the concepts were depicted as a map. Results. The concept maps guided development of theoretical hierarchies. Significance. Theoretical models may help to develop measures to estimate prevalence better and may enable more precise screening for triage into appropriate interventions.
Kendon J Conrad - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the importance of investigating Abuser characteristics in elder emotional Psychological Abuse results from adult protective services data
Journals of Gerontology Series B-psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 2019Co-Authors: Piju Liu, Kendon J Conrad, Madelyn Iris, Scott R Beach, Lawrence B SchiambergAbstract:OBJECTIVES Elder emotional/Psychological Abuse is the infliction of mental anguish on older adults through verbal or non-verbal acts. Using indicators based on existing literature, theoretically important Abuser characteristics and victim vulnerabilities were collected using the Elder Abuse Decision Support System (EADSS) to test a theory of emotional/Psychological Abuse. METHOD Eight-hundred-and-ten alleged emotional/Psychological Abuse cases were investigated by caseworkers in six Illinois adult protective services (APS) agencies; 466 individuals endorsed at least one item on the Older Adult Psychological Abuse Measure (OAPAM). RESULTS Bivariate ordinary linear regression results established that all Abuser characteristics were predictive of emotional/Psychological Abuse scores. In the hierarchical regression model where Abuser characteristics were entered after victim vulnerabilities, Abuser characteristics predicted emotional/Psychological Abuse above and beyond victim vulnerabilities (ΔR2 = 0.349, p < .001). Abuser risk and Abuser's negative attitudes towards victims remained as significant predictors in the final model. Post hoc analysis identified significant items of Abuser risk and negative attitudes, including: an emotionally draining relationship between Abuser and victim, Abuser's poor temper control, and Abuser's angry feelings towards victims. DISCUSSION Abuser weaknesses and strengths as highlighted in the theoretical framework should be further investigated for future prevention and intervention in cases of emotional/Psychological Abuse.
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self report measure of Psychological Abuse of older adults
Gerontologist, 2011Co-Authors: Kendon J Conrad, Madelyn Iris, John W Ridings, Kate Langley, Georgia J AnetzbergerAbstract:Purpose: This study tested key psychometric properties of the Older Adult Psychological Abuse Measure (OAPAM), one self-report scale of the Older Adult Mistreatment Assessment (OAMA). Design and Methods: Items and theory were developed in a prior concept mapping study. Subsequently, the measures were administered to 226 substantiated clients by 22 elder Abuse staff from 7 agencies in a full-scale field test. The resulting database was used to estimate the psychometric properties of the OAPAM using the Rasch item response theory model and traditional validation techniques. Analyses included tests for dimensionality, model fit, and theoretical construct validation. Results from the OAPAM client report were validated against the adult protective services substantiation decision of Abuse and the elder Abuse staff assessment of Psychological Abuse (PA). Results: The client self-report measures met stringent Rasch analysis fit and unidimensionality criteria and had high person (internal consistency) and item reliability. The validity results supported the usefulness of the client measures and led to reconsideration of aspects of the hypothesized theoretical hierarchy. A short form was developed. Cut-points were proposed to distinguish levels of PA. Implications: The measure is now available to aid in the assessment of PA of older adults by both clinicians and researchers. Theoretical refinements developed using the Rasch item hierarchy may help to improve assessment and intervention.
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conceptual model and map of Psychological Abuse of older adults
Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 2011Co-Authors: Kendon J Conrad, Madelyn Iris, John W Ridings, Abby Rosen, Kimberly P Fairman, Georgia J AnetzbergerAbstract:Psychological Abuse of older adults is a hidden and pervasive problem that is not well conceptualized nor well measured. Goals. The goals were to (a) conceptualize Psychological Abuse using three-dimensional concept maps, and (b) develop theoretical models. Methods. Statements describing the construct were generated by local and national panels. These were sorted and rated using Concept Systems software whereby the concepts were depicted as a map. Results. The concept maps guided development of theoretical hierarchies. Significance. Theoretical models may help to develop measures to estimate prevalence better and may enable more precise screening for triage into appropriate interventions.
Madelyn Iris - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the importance of investigating Abuser characteristics in elder emotional Psychological Abuse results from adult protective services data
Journals of Gerontology Series B-psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 2019Co-Authors: Piju Liu, Kendon J Conrad, Madelyn Iris, Scott R Beach, Lawrence B SchiambergAbstract:OBJECTIVES Elder emotional/Psychological Abuse is the infliction of mental anguish on older adults through verbal or non-verbal acts. Using indicators based on existing literature, theoretically important Abuser characteristics and victim vulnerabilities were collected using the Elder Abuse Decision Support System (EADSS) to test a theory of emotional/Psychological Abuse. METHOD Eight-hundred-and-ten alleged emotional/Psychological Abuse cases were investigated by caseworkers in six Illinois adult protective services (APS) agencies; 466 individuals endorsed at least one item on the Older Adult Psychological Abuse Measure (OAPAM). RESULTS Bivariate ordinary linear regression results established that all Abuser characteristics were predictive of emotional/Psychological Abuse scores. In the hierarchical regression model where Abuser characteristics were entered after victim vulnerabilities, Abuser characteristics predicted emotional/Psychological Abuse above and beyond victim vulnerabilities (ΔR2 = 0.349, p < .001). Abuser risk and Abuser's negative attitudes towards victims remained as significant predictors in the final model. Post hoc analysis identified significant items of Abuser risk and negative attitudes, including: an emotionally draining relationship between Abuser and victim, Abuser's poor temper control, and Abuser's angry feelings towards victims. DISCUSSION Abuser weaknesses and strengths as highlighted in the theoretical framework should be further investigated for future prevention and intervention in cases of emotional/Psychological Abuse.
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self report measure of Psychological Abuse of older adults
Gerontologist, 2011Co-Authors: Kendon J Conrad, Madelyn Iris, John W Ridings, Kate Langley, Georgia J AnetzbergerAbstract:Purpose: This study tested key psychometric properties of the Older Adult Psychological Abuse Measure (OAPAM), one self-report scale of the Older Adult Mistreatment Assessment (OAMA). Design and Methods: Items and theory were developed in a prior concept mapping study. Subsequently, the measures were administered to 226 substantiated clients by 22 elder Abuse staff from 7 agencies in a full-scale field test. The resulting database was used to estimate the psychometric properties of the OAPAM using the Rasch item response theory model and traditional validation techniques. Analyses included tests for dimensionality, model fit, and theoretical construct validation. Results from the OAPAM client report were validated against the adult protective services substantiation decision of Abuse and the elder Abuse staff assessment of Psychological Abuse (PA). Results: The client self-report measures met stringent Rasch analysis fit and unidimensionality criteria and had high person (internal consistency) and item reliability. The validity results supported the usefulness of the client measures and led to reconsideration of aspects of the hypothesized theoretical hierarchy. A short form was developed. Cut-points were proposed to distinguish levels of PA. Implications: The measure is now available to aid in the assessment of PA of older adults by both clinicians and researchers. Theoretical refinements developed using the Rasch item hierarchy may help to improve assessment and intervention.
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conceptual model and map of Psychological Abuse of older adults
Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 2011Co-Authors: Kendon J Conrad, Madelyn Iris, John W Ridings, Abby Rosen, Kimberly P Fairman, Georgia J AnetzbergerAbstract:Psychological Abuse of older adults is a hidden and pervasive problem that is not well conceptualized nor well measured. Goals. The goals were to (a) conceptualize Psychological Abuse using three-dimensional concept maps, and (b) develop theoretical models. Methods. Statements describing the construct were generated by local and national panels. These were sorted and rated using Concept Systems software whereby the concepts were depicted as a map. Results. The concept maps guided development of theoretical hierarchies. Significance. Theoretical models may help to develop measures to estimate prevalence better and may enable more precise screening for triage into appropriate interventions.