Documentation Variable List  Keywords  Publications  Related Studies

Title:
United Kingdom Study of Abuse and Neglect of Older People, 2006

Subject Categories:
General - Health
Elderly - Social stratification and groupings
Use and provision of specific social services - Social welfare policy and systems

Depositor(s):
National Centre for Social Research

Principal Investigator(s):
National Centre for Social Research
King's College London. Social Care Workforce Research Unit

Sponsor(s):
Department of Health
Comic Relief

Abstract:
The United Kingdom Study of Abuse and Neglect of Older People, carried out by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and King’s College London, was commissioned by Comic Relief and the Department of Health. The survey included people aged 66 and over living in private households (including sheltered accommodation). Interviews lasted an average of 50 minutes and were conducted face to face using computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI), with a self-completion component for the most sensitive questions on sexual abuse.

Respondents from government commissioned health surveys were followed up to obtain large, nationally representative random probability samples. In Wales, no such follow-up sample was available, so a random probability sample was selected from the comprehensive postcode address file. The overall response rate was 65%.

The aim of the survey was to provide nationally representative prevalence estimates of elder abuse and neglect in the community. Five types of mistreatment were focused on; financial, physical, psychological and sexual abuse, and neglect.

Main Topics:
The research primarily focused on mistreatment which occurred within a relationship where there could reasonably be an expectation of trust – this included family members, close friends, and care workers. However, data was also gathered about mistreatment involving a whole range of perpetrators. As well as collecting information on mistreatment, the questionnaire covered a range of topics about older people's health and wellbeing, for example, social contact, general health, long-term illness, mental health, and economic status.

Coverage:
Dates of Fieldwork: March 2006-September 2006
Country: United Kingdom
Spatial Units: Countries
Observation Units: Individuals
Kind of Data: Numeric data; Individual (micro) level

Universe Sampled:
Location of Units of Observation:National
Population:People aged 66 and over living in private households in the UK in 2006.

Methodology:
Time Dimensions: Cross-sectional (one-time) study
Sampling Procedures: Simple random sample; Multi-stage stratified random sample
Number of Units: 2,111 cases
Method of Data Collection: Face-to-face interview; Self-completion
Weighting: Weighting used. See documentation for details

Language(s) of Written Materials:
Study Description: English
Study Documentation: English

Access:
Access Conditions: The depositor has specified that registration is required and standard conditions of use apply. The depositor may be informed about usage. See terms and conditions for further information.
Availability: ESDS Access and Preservation, UK Data Archive
Contact: Help desk: help@esds.ac.uk

Date of Release:
First Edition: 20 April 2009

Copyright:
Copyright National Centre for Social Research

READ File

Download Acrobat PDF Reader