Reasons | Percentage |
Emotional Dependence of the Abused | 46% |
Economic Dependence of the Abused | 45% |
Changing Ethos | 38% |
Economic Dependence of the Abuser on the Abused | 30% |
Lack of Effective Legal Deterrents | 28% |
Increasing Longevity and Need for Care of Older Persons | 9% |