Experiences of violence among older adults with mental disorders from the perspective of Grounded Theory
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https://doi.org/10.12957/reuerj.2025.85399Keywords:
Aged, Mental Health Services, Mental Disorders, ViolenceAbstract
Objective: To interpret the experiences of older adults with mental disorders in relation to violence and to construct a related theoretical diagram. Method: Qualitative study conducted in a psychosocial care center and a mental health outpatient clinic from January to May 2023, involving 32 participants. Data collection and analysis were based on Grounded Theory. Results: Five categories emerged: Understanding what constitutes a violent act or an abuse; Experiencing situations of violence; Identifying the vulnerability of the aging population and the risk of abuse; Considering reporting violence; Proposing strategies to reduce abuse against older people with mental disorders. These categories and their subcategories supported the construction of the theoretical model “Experiencing Violence Among Older Adults with Mental Disorders.” Final Considerations: The study reveals the need to comprehensively address abuse against elderly individuals with mental disorders to promote active and healthy aging.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Fernanda Vieira Gimenez, Maria José Sanches Marin, José Cláudio Simão, Márcia Aparecida Padovan Otani, Miriam Fernanda Sanches Alarcon, Fabiana Veronez Martelato Gimenez
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