At the National Institute on Ageing, we tend to look at data from other sources, such as some of the other witnesses here, when it comes to the actual prevalence of issues. Based on the data that we have found, the prevalence of coercive control is, in fact, directed towards women. It starts off with intimate partners when they're younger, and as they get older, it shifts. This is because of the dynamics whereby the dependency of older individuals shifts away from spouses more to their children and other loved ones, because of the dependence and trust and the need for them to help with their caregiving.
Based on what you've asked me, I will say that the answer is probably no, but that doesn't mean that it is not occurring.
