Social Connections and Financial Exploitation Risk in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Noriega-Makarskyy Daisy, Upal Shaneen, Erdman Elizabeth, Fenton Laura, Lim Aaron, Weissberger Gali, Mosqueda Laura, Han Duke
Primary Institution: University of Southern California
Hypothesis
Are aspects of social functioning associated with perceived financial exploitation vulnerability among older adults?
Conclusion
Financial exploitation vulnerability is greater among older adults with a weaker sense of social belonging.
Supporting Evidence
- Financial exploitation vulnerability was not associated with the number of different social roles.
- A weaker sense of social belonging was linked to greater financial exploitation vulnerability.
- The study included a diverse sample of older adults aged 50 and above.
Takeaway
Having friends and feeling connected to others can help older people feel safer from being taken advantage of financially.
Methodology
Older adults completed questionnaires assessing social roles and perceived financial exploitation vulnerability during a laboratory visit.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 50 or older, with 69% of the sample over 65 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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