3 out of 5 elder abusers have children...Because of the 8050 problem?
Aug 05, 2025
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According to Japanese media such as the Mainichi Shimbun, authorities surveyed the abused elderly as of 2023 and counted 17,455.
The survey excluded cases of abuse in nursing homes.
65% of the abused elderly were found to have suffered physical violence. Psychological abuse and neglect of care for the elderly followed.
Eighty-six percent of the victims were living with their abusers.
The most common abuser was the victim's son, followed by a husband and daughter. Sons and daughters accounted for a total of 57 percent of abusers.
Experts explained that this is due to the so-called '8050 problem'. It may be related to the situation in which parents in their 80s financially and emotionally support their adult children in their 50s.
Professor Minoru Kawakita of Aichi University of Education said "This can happen if parents are unemployed, divorced, or supporting unmarried children for many years."He pointed out that after children begin to live with their parents, parents and children are often isolated from society.
Meanwhile, the study collected cases of abuse against the elderly based on reports and counseling received from local institutions across the country.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
