Purpose This study aims to synthesise published evidence relating to filial coercive control to generate an understanding of this under-explored concept. This paper identifies its defining characteristics and explores the circumstances under which the phenomenon manifests in the lives of older adults. Design/methodology/approach A scoping review methodology was adopted to guide the literature review, while a concept analysis methodology guided data extraction and analysis. Drawing on Rodgers’s (1989) evolutionary concept analysis method, a co-constructed research methodology was developed for this study. Findings The concept of filial coercive control was understood in the context of the following antecedents: ageist norms, a parental relationship (both biological and non-biological), physical proximity and the controlling characteristics and tendencies of the abusive adult child. The defining attributes included the exercise of power through control, dependency and entrapment, isolation and confinement and fear and intimidation. Using the dominant themes, models and contrary cases were constructed to illustrate the findings. Originality/value Existing bodies of theory fail to adequately describe the phenomenon of filial coercive control adequately; as a consequence, a co-constructed concept analysis was conducted. A tentative operational definition and a conceptual model are proposed providing a starting point for future research and informing professional practice and education.

Freda Quinlan

Sarah Donnelly

Deirdre O’Donnell

The Journal of Adult Protection

The Journal of Adult Protection offers vital access to innovative research, viewpoints and commentary on current policy in this important field of adult protection ad safeguarding. The Journal’s key benefits include:     - it is the only Journal to address developments across all adult service user groups   - it bridges the gap between research and practice   - articles cover an extremely wide range of issues in adult protection and related agendas – elder abuse, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health, as well as different types of abuse, including: financial, psychological, physical and sexual abuse, and neglect   - highlights dignity in care and best practice.

The Journal of Adult Protection provides essential access to innovative research, viewpoints, and commentary on current policies in the critical field of adult protection and safeguarding. The key benefits of the journal include:  - It is the only journal addressing developments across all adult service user groups.  - It bridges the gap between research and practice.  - Articles cover a wide range of issues in adult protection and related agendas, including elder abuse, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health, as well as various types of abuse such as financial, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse, and neglect.  - It highlights dignity in care and best practices.

《The Journal of Adult Protection》提供了对成人保护和保障领域重要政策的创新研究、观点和评论的宝贵访问。该期刊的主要优势包括：  - 它是唯一一个涵盖所有成人服务用户群体发展的期刊  - 它弥合了研究与实践之间的差距  - 文章涉及成人保护及相关议题的广泛问题，包括：老年虐待、学习障碍、身体残疾、心理健康，以及不同类型的虐待，包括：经济、心理、身体和性虐待，以及忽视  - 突出护理中的尊严和最佳实践。

Coercive control of older adults in filial relationships: a hybrid concept analysis

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