Intimate Partner Violence Among Older Immigrants
Author Information
Author(s): Machinga-Asaolu Rujeko, Park Yanghyun, Showalter Kathryn
Primary Institution: University of Kentucky
Hypothesis
What are the odds of experiencing psychological and physical intimate partner violence among older immigrants?
Conclusion
Older immigrants aged 65 and above experience higher rates of physical intimate partner violence compared to psychological intimate partner violence.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of psychological IPV among U.S. older adults is 2.1%.
- The prevalence of physical IPV among U.S. older adults is 0.8%.
- Among older immigrants aged 65+, physical IPV was found to be 10.7%.
- Among older immigrants aged 65+, psychological IPV was found to be 9.1%.
Takeaway
This study found that older immigrants are more likely to face physical violence from partners than emotional violence.
Methodology
The study analyzed cross-sectional data from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey 2016/17.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from underreporting of IPV among certain immigrant populations.
Limitations
The study may not fully capture the experiences of all immigrant groups due to its reliance on available data.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on English and Spanish-speaking immigrants aged 65 and older.
Statistical Information
P-Value
3.147
Confidence Interval
[1.065, 9.299]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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