| Abstract | Uvod: Osobe starije dobi prepoznaju se u društvu kao specifična, osjetljiva i ranjiva skupina te kao takve brzo i lako postaju žrtve nasilja. Samu prevalenciju nasilja nad osobama starije dobi teško je uklopiti u svakodnevne društvene teme zbog različitosti u shvaćanju samog značenja takvog nasilja, a kao dodatni problem predstavlja i veliki broj slučajeva koji ostaju neprijavljeni, što zbog stida, straha od osude ili pak neupućenosti o mogućim zaštitnim sredstvima. Cilj ovog istraživačkog rada je bio ispitati znanje, svjesnost i stavove opće populacije u Republici Hrvatskoj o nasilju nad osobama starije dobi.
Metode: U ovom presječnom istraživanju ukupno je sudjelovalo 822 sudionika, a kao kriterij uključenosti u istraživanje bila je dobna granica od 18 - 64 godine sa svrhom podizanja svijesti zajednice prema nasilju nad osobama starije dobi. Za provođenje istraživanja kreiran je anketni upitnik pomoću online alata za kreiranje obrazaca i provođenje anketa, a sama anketa distribuirana je na društvenoj mreži Facebook kroz nekoliko grupa.
Rezultati: Uvidom u rezultate istraživanja može se zaključiti da postoji statistički značajna razlika s obzirom na dobne skupine sudionika i s obzirom na trenutni rad u području zdravstvenog ili socijalnog sustava kod poznavanja mogućih uzroka nasilja nad osobama starije dobi, dok s obzirom na spol sudionika nije uočena statistički značajna razlika. Postoji statistički značajna razlika u svjesnosti o različitim oblicima nasilja nad osobama starije dobi s obzirom na spol i dobne skupine sudionika. Većina opće populacije neutralnog mišljenja je sa svim stavovima da su osobe starije dobi same krive za nasilje nad njima. U prikazima scenarija koji uključuju nasilna ponašanja nad osobama starije dobi, sudionici prepoznaju da se radi o nasilnim ponašanjima za sve oblike nasilja, osim za financijsko nasilje kod kojeg velika većina sudionika navodi da je to moguće nasilje.
Zaključak: Demografske promjene u starijoj populaciji predstavljaju izazove, ali i prilike za društvo da se prilagodi i stvori sustave koji će bolje odgovarati potrebama starijih osoba. Za preventivnu strategiju nasilja nad osobama starije dobi te pružanje odgovarajuće pomoći žrtvama nasilja, neizostavan je multidisciplinaran pristup društva u cjelini i njegovih institucija s ulogom zaštite zdravlja, prava i interesa osoba starije dobi. Strategije protiv nasilja moraju biti jasno osmišljene, uzimajući u obzir kulturne i regionalne specifičnosti, ulogu lokalne zajednice, države i međunarodnih organizacija, no i odgovornosti svakog pojedinca. |
| Abstract (english) | Background: The elderly are recognized in society as a specific, sensitive, and vulnerable group, and quickly and easily become victims of violence. The prevalence of violence against the elderly is difficult to fit into everyday social topics due to differences in the understanding of the meaning of such violence, and as an additional problem, many cases remain unreported, due to shame, fear of condemnation, or ignorance of possible protective measures. This research was to examine the knowledge, awareness, and attitudes of the general population in the Republic of Croatia about violence against the elderly.
Methods: A total of 822 respondents participated in this cross-sectional study, and the age limit of 18 - 64 years was the criterion for inclusion in the study, to raise community awareness of violence against the elderly. To conduct the research, a survey questionnaire was created using an online tool for creating forms and conducting surveys, and the survey itself was distributed on the social network Facebook through several groups.
Results: Looking at the results of the research, it can be concluded that there is a statistically significant difference regarding the age groups of the respondents and regarding the current work in the field of the health or social system in knowing the possible causes of violence, while regarding the gender of the respondents, no statistically significant difference was observed. There is a statistically significant difference in the awareness of various forms of violence regarding the gender and age groups of the respondents. Most of the general population has a neutral opinion attitude that older people are themselves to blame for violence against them. In the presentations of scenarios that include violent behavior against elderly people, respondents recognize that it is violent behavior for all forms of violence, except for financial violence, where most of the respondents state that this is possible violence.
Conclusion: Demographic changes in the elderly population present challenges, but also opportunities for society to adapt and create systems that will better meet the needs of the elderly. A multidisciplinary approach to society as a whole and its institutions with the role of protecting the health, rights, and interests of the elderly is indispensable for a preventive strategy of violence against the elderly and providing adequate assistance to victims of violence. Strategies against violence must be designed, considering cultural and regional specificities, the role of the local community, the state and international organizations, as well as the responsibilities of everyone. |
