Question

What risk and protective factors have you noticed either within your own family or among coworkers or others? This may relate to identity theft scams, planning for death and dying, language barriers, mental health, physical health, and more. For example, compare someone who lives alone with someone who lives with a spouse or child. One may be more susceptible to injury and/or scams than the other.

Answer 1

Risk factors are features at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that proceed and often accompany with negative outcomes.Protective factors are any positive outcomes like strengthening of families and improving their elasticity in facing challenges.

Risk factors are

• Sexual Abuse
• Physical Abuse
• Verbal Abuse
• Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
• Financial abuse
• Substance abuse including
• Suicidal thoughts
• Neglection
• Anger ,Fear
• Hazardous or unsafe living conditions
• Accidents
• Parenteral conflicts
• Social isolation
• Mental illness
• Lack of confidentiality
• Poverty
• Racism
• Unemployment
• Unexpected medical emergencies

Protective factors

• Management of stressful situations
• Parenteral resilence
• Social connections helps in gaining emotional support and also guidance
• Education
• Self confidence and self efficacy
• Insurance
• Being excellent in social skills
• Employment