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Psychosocial Correlates of Financial Exploitation of Older Adults: A Comparison Between Arabs and Jews in Israel

  • Ashkelon Academic College

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Abstract

This study examined psychosocial correlates of perceived financial exploitation (FE) experiences among two main ethnic groups within Israel: Jewish Israelis and Arab Israelis. Israeli older adults (N= 357; Mage= 67.89, SD= 6.21) completed measures of FE history and psychosocial factors (perceived loneliness, social support, and psychological distress). A MANCOVA model revealed that differences between FE and non-FE groups in psychosocial functioning were greater for Arabs compared to Jews. Findings suggest that Israeli Arabs may be in particular need of support following a FE experience, and highlight the importance of considering ethnicity as a contextual factor that may modify FE risk and consequences.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)517-534
Number of pages18
JournalJournal of Gerontological Social Work
Volume69
Issue number4
Early online date4 Jul 2025
DOIs
StatePublished - 2026

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Ethnicity
  • anxiety
  • depressive symptoms
  • financial exploitation
  • fraud
  • loneliness
  • mental health
  • psychological distress

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