A Family Systems Perspective of Elder Family Financial Exploitation: Examining Family Context Profiles.

Objective: Informed by Family Systems Theory, this study examines the interwoven nature of intergenerational family structures and roles in which elder family financial exploitation (EFFE) takes place.

Method: Data from a mixed-methods study were utilized to examine patterns of family structures and roles within and across 23 family systems. Participants were non-perpetrator/non-victim concerned family members (CFMs) who had experienced EFFE.

Results: Four family context profiles were identified, organized by the number and roles of victim(s) and perpetrator(s) in each family system, including: ; and . It is possible for multiple perpetrators to be involved, with up to five perpetrators across three generations in our sample.

Discussion: Findings offer insight into the range of intergenerational family structures and roles affected by EFFE. Practitioners are encouraged to understand and address family contexts to improve EFFE intervention outcomes.