PSYC39H3 Lecture Notes - Scientific Journal, Environmental Factor, Suicidal Ideation
Document Summary
Important to clarify the distinction between prevalence and incidence: prevalence refers to the total number of people who have experienced violence in a specified time period. Incidence is the number of new cases identified or reported at a given point in time, usually one year. Neglect is the most common form of abuse in both children and the elderly. Psychological abuse is often described by individuals as one of the most hurtful types of abuse. Financial abuse is most often studied in the context of elder abuse but can also occur within intimate relationships. Provides a useful way to conceptualize the interaction among factors related to violence in intimate relationships, child abuse and elder abuse. Model focuses on the relationship between multiple levels of influence in understanding family violence, including individual, relationship, community and societal factors. Individual level biological and personal history of the abuser and victim need to be considered such as age, substance use and history of abuse.
