研究突显了新西兰中国老年人中隐藏的“冷酷暴力”虐待现象,强调应提高认识。 Study highlights hidden 'cold violence' abuse in New Zealand's Chinese elderly, stressing need for awareness.

冷酷暴力是新西兰华人社区普遍存在的一种情感虐待形式,涉及照顾者故意切断对老年人的沟通和情感支持。 Cold violence, a form of emotional abuse prevalent in New Zealand's Chinese community, involves caregivers deliberately cutting off communication and emotional support to older adults. 这种隐蔽的虐待很难发现,因为它没有留下任何物证,使当局难以干预。 This hidden abuse is hard to detect as it leaves no physical evidence, making it difficult for authorities to intervene. 这项研究强调需要提高家庭成员、从业者和社区对这一问题的认识和教育,以更好地支持老年人的心理健康和福祉。 The study highlights the need for increased awareness and education on this issue among family members, practitioners, and the community to better support older adults' mental health and well-being.