Jason S. Ulsperger
Arkansas Tech University, USA

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Elder Crimes of the Law Abiding: Backwards Dresses, Covered Up Messes, and Nursing Homes Jason S. Ulsperger; Kristen Ulsperger; J. David Knottnerus
Randwick International of Social Science Journal Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): RISS Journal, July
Publisher : RIRAI Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47175/rissj.v4i3.735

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This article uses data from 75 biographies, autobiographies, and research monographs on nursing homes to explore physical neglect and abuse. Linked to crimes of the law abiding concepts, it implies employees see maltreatment as “normal.” It extends lines of research examining bureaucratic forces and their influence on nursing homes. It also provides a history of elder care in the UK and US and a review of structural ritualization theory. Findings concentrate on how rituals involving hierarchical structure, work efficiency, documentation, and rules adversely influence care homes. This includes physical maltreatment involving employee neglect of personal needs of residents, failing to provide medical help, bodily harm, and not maintaining quality living spaces.