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Elder abuse is still a major issue in communities all over the world, including Ekosodin in Edo State, Nigeria. This study explored the scourge of elders’ abuse in Ekosodin community, Edo State. The prevalent problem of elder abuse in the Ekosodin community was investigated in this research, emphasizing its complexity and the difficulties it presents. Four research objectives
were formulated in this study. The study specifically determined the factors influencing elderly abuse in Ekosodin community, Edo State; examined the causes of elders abuse in Ekosodin community, Edo State; ascertained the effects of elders abuse in Ekosodin community, Edo State and examined the roles of social work in ameliorating the incidence of elder abuse in Ekosodin
community, Edo State. The study utilized the cross-sectional survey research design because the respondents were from
different economic background. The population of the study was 229,500 (population projection, 2022). The sample size of the study was 400 research participants. The study utilized the structured questionnaire as the instrument of data collection. The study also utilized the quantitative method of data collection. The results of the study were analyzed with the use of the
Statistical Package for Social Sciences (23.0) programme and they were presented using tables and charts. The result of the study showed that elder abuse in Ekosodin can take many different forms, including physical, emotional, financial, and inattentive abuse, and it affects a lot of elderly people. The necessity of tackling elder abuse in Ekosodin is highlighted by this study. Community-centred solutions should be implemented, including awareness campaigns, support networks, procedures for reporting abuse, access to resources, and campaigning for local laws. By putting these measures in place, the Ekosodin community may attempt to make its older residents' surroundings safer and more respectful, therefore enhancing their wellbeing and
protecting their dignity. To secure the safety and empowerment of older individuals in this community, the battle against elder abuse in Ekosodin requires for collaborative action including community members, leaders, organizations, and governmental institutions.
were formulated in this study. The study specifically determined the factors influencing elderly abuse in Ekosodin community, Edo State; examined the causes of elders abuse in Ekosodin community, Edo State; ascertained the effects of elders abuse in Ekosodin community, Edo State and examined the roles of social work in ameliorating the incidence of elder abuse in Ekosodin
community, Edo State. The study utilized the cross-sectional survey research design because the respondents were from
different economic background. The population of the study was 229,500 (population projection, 2022). The sample size of the study was 400 research participants. The study utilized the structured questionnaire as the instrument of data collection. The study also utilized the quantitative method of data collection. The results of the study were analyzed with the use of the
Statistical Package for Social Sciences (23.0) programme and they were presented using tables and charts. The result of the study showed that elder abuse in Ekosodin can take many different forms, including physical, emotional, financial, and inattentive abuse, and it affects a lot of elderly people. The necessity of tackling elder abuse in Ekosodin is highlighted by this study. Community-centred solutions should be implemented, including awareness campaigns, support networks, procedures for reporting abuse, access to resources, and campaigning for local laws. By putting these measures in place, the Ekosodin community may attempt to make its older residents' surroundings safer and more respectful, therefore enhancing their wellbeing and
protecting their dignity. To secure the safety and empowerment of older individuals in this community, the battle against elder abuse in Ekosodin requires for collaborative action including community members, leaders, organizations, and governmental institutions.
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