self-neglect

Examples of self-neglect in the following topics:

• The Older Years

  • An example of self-neglect would be an elderly person who forgets to take his medication.
  • There are nearly two million cases of elder abuse and self-neglect in the U.S. every year.
  • Abuse refers to psychological/emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and caregiver neglect or financial exploitation, while self-neglect refers to behaviors that threaten the person's own health and safety.

• Differential Treatment by Age or Ageism

  • Young people are also stereotyped as being both amusing, but at the same time potentially dangerous and disturbing.It is stereotypes like these that translate into the discrimination toward young people described above, and the concerted efforts of social institutions and groups to "tame," "train," or "civilize" youthful self-expression by enforcing existing social norms.
  • There are nearly 2 million cases of elder abuse and self-neglect in the U.S. every year.
  • Abuse refers to psychological/emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, caregiver neglect or financial exploitation while self-neglect refers to behaviors that threaten the person's own health and safety.
  • And elders who suffer from self-neglect have an even higher risk (up to 5 times higher) of premature death than do elders who do not suffer from self-neglect.

• Child Abuse

  • Child abuse is the physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment, or neglect of a child.
  • Child abuse is the physical, sexual, or emotional mistreatment or neglect of a child or children.
  • Effects of child sexual abuse include guilt and self-blame, flashbacks, nightmares, insomnia, and fear of things associated with the abuse.
  • Neglect can have many long-term side effects, such as physical injuries, low self-esteem, attention disorders, violent behavior, and even death.
  • Child abuse is the physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment, or neglect of a child.

• Civil Rights of the Elderly

  • This legislation specifically sought to provide equal opportunity for the enjoyment of adequate income in retirement, adequate health care, housing, long-term care, recreation, community services, freedom and self-determination, and protection against abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

• Influence of Parenting Style on Child Development

  • There are four main parenting styles that most parents fall into: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved/neglectful.
  • American children raised by authoritative parents tend to have high self-esteem and social skills and work well with others.
  • Children who grow up in authoritarian homes often become anxious or withdrawn or suffer from self-esteem problems.
  • With the uninvolved style of parenting, the parents are indifferent and sometimes referred to as neglectful.
  • Neglectful parents may look to their children for support and guidance, and these children often end up "parenting their parents."

• Hammurabi's Code

  • Intent was often recognized and affected punishment, with neglect severely punished.
  • Some of the provisions may have been codification of Hammurabi's decisions, with the purpose of self-glorification.
  • If a wife brought action against her husband for cruelty and neglect, she could have a legal separation, if the case was proved.

• Bibliography

  • A neglected species (4e), Houston: Gulf Publishing. 2e. 292 + viii pages.
  • S. (1975) Self-Directed Learning.

• Continuity Theory

  • The external structure of an individual consists of relationships and social roles, and it supports the maintenance of a stable self-concept and lifestyle.
  • The theory distinguishes between normal aging and pathological aging, so it neglects older adults who suffer from chronic illness.
  • Examine the pros and cons of the continuity theory of aging, specifically in terms of how it neglects to consider social institutions or chronically ill adults

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

  • Deficiencies with respect to this aspect of Maslow's hierarchy – due to hospitalism, neglect, shunning, ostracism etc. – can impact individual's ability to form and maintain emotionally significant relationships in general.
  • All humans have a need to be respected and to have self-esteem and self-respect.
  • Imbalances at this level can result in low self-esteem or an inferiority complex.
  • Deficiencies in interpersonal needs, due to neglect, shunning, ostracism, etc., can impact an individual's ability to form and maintain emotionally significant relationships in general, such as:
  • The "higher" version manifests itself as the need for self-respect.

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

  • Deficiencies such as hospitalization, neglect, or ostracization can impact an individual's ability to form and maintain emotionally significant relationships.
  • Imbalances at this level can result in low self-esteem or an inferiority complex.
  • This forms the basis of the perceived need for self-actualization.
  • This is a broad definition of the need for self-actualization, but when applied to individuals the need is specific.
  • Self-actualization can also be pursued through one's work; thus, the desire for self-actualization can intersect with motivation in the workplace.