Families at risk of child maltreatment: entry-level characteristics and growth in family functioning during treatment
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A study which examined families with a predisposition for child maltreatment is presented. In particular, it was investigated whether at-risk families will respond to treatment intervention and whether there will be an improvement or deterioration in family functioning as a result of treatment. The families were grouped into five according to entry-level characteristics observed at the start of the program. Results showed that family functioning was improved due to the ongoing treatment and intervention program and these also reduced the risks of child maltreatment.
Publication Name: Child Abuse and Neglect
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0145-2134
Year: 1992
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Long-term effects of childhood maltreatment history on gender-related personality characteristics
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A study is conducted among 1,365 male and female soldiers in the US Army to determine if gender-related personality characteristics are related with past history of child abuse. The study utilized the Extended Personal Attributes Questionnaire as a survey tool. Results show that childhood physical abuse is related to negative masculine characteristics in both genders while childhood sexual abuse is related to positive feminine attributes among women and negative feminine attributes among men.
Publication Name: Child Abuse and Neglect
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0145-2134
Year: 1998
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The links between types of maltreatment and demographic characteristics of children
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Data on abused children was analyzed to determine the kind of maltreatment suffered by young boys and girls as related to their demographic characteristics, economic background and family structure. Analyzed were data taken from the second National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect on 5,137 children whose ages range from 13 to 18. Findings revealed that there is a direct relationship between physical neglect and the economic status of the children's families.
Publication Name: Child Abuse and Neglect
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0145-2134
Year: 1992
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