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It is their duty: a commentary on filial discrepancy and perceived neglect among older adults

Title
It is their duty: a commentary on filial discrepancy and perceived neglect among older adults
Creator
Achamma Mathew, Josily; Thiagarajan, Vijayalaya Srinivas
Description
Filial piety, a traditional value that dominates the family structure in many societies, plays a significant role in the well-being of the geriatric population. The gravity of a healthy filial relation is weighed out in the existing literature, by highlighting correlations with the onset of depression, loneliness, low life-satisfaction and suicidal tendencies. Grounded in the expectations of respect, care and obedience, these values have been challenged by the changing family dynamics of the modern world. This commentary explores how such discrepancies could instill a perception of neglect and abuse among the older population, thereby affecting their quality of life. 2025 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Source
Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect;Volume;38;Issue;2;pp.197-201
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
Routledge
Subject
Cultural expectations; elder neglect; filial discrepancies; filial piety
Coverage
Achamma Mathew J., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Thiagarajan V.S., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 8946566;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Notes

Citation

Achamma Mathew, Josily; Thiagarajan, Vijayalaya Srinivas, “It is their duty: a commentary on filial discrepancy and perceived neglect among older adults,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 17, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/26341.

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