노(老)-노(老)학대 행위자의 학대행위 원인과 사례개입 이후 심리사회적 변화에 관한 질적 연구

A Qualitative Study on the Cause of Abuse of the Old-the Old Abuser and the Psychological and Social Change After Intervention in Cases: Based on the Evidence Theory Method

Objective: This study purports to investigate causes of the old-the old abuse and psychological and social changes of abusers after intervention. Methods: To collect the data, nine relevant cases were selected from the casebook of the elder abuse protection agency in G-city of Korea, and among those cases, five cases (abusers) were selected to conduct in-depth interviews. To analyze the qualitative data, the basis theory was utilized. Results: The results showed that causes of the abuse were derived from several factors including personality traits and behavioral patterns of abusers as well as negative relational issues in the old-the old abuse. In addition, psychosocial changes after intervention highlighted the will to change and improve the familiar relationship. Contrastingly, there were cases with inactive response and low motivation to change despite effective intervention provided. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, practical and policy implications were suggested.