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Peer reviewedAntunes, George E.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1977
Data from a national survey of 375,000 persons show that, when only victims are considered, elderly victims are more likely than victims of other ages to suffer from predatory crimes and to be attacked by unarmed, young black male strangers. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Crime, Older Adults, Research Projects
Peer reviewedCohen, Elias S.; Poulshock, S. Walter – Gerontologist, 1977
A 3-year study of the impact of the 1972 flood in the Wilkes Barre, PA area on the elderly revealed that anticipated adverse long-term effects on elderly flood victims were not realized. Presented at the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society, October 13-17, 1976, New York. (Author)
Descriptors: Age, Agency Role, Behavior Patterns, Environmental Influences
