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Citation

Paulson MJ, Afifi AA, Chaleff A, Liu VY, Thomason ML. Suicide 1975; 5(2): 104-114.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, Human Sciences Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1224374

Abstract

From 60 abusive parents was selected a sample of 15 males and 18 females, each identified as the primary abusive parent in the home. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory of each was subjected to a series of discriminant function analyses. Recognizing that sex is an important determinant in understanding and predicting child abuse, separate scales were derived for males, females, and sexes combined. A graph is included that allows for estimating the probability of an individual's being an abusive parent. Using these scales in conjunction with clinical interviews and medical history, there is thus an increased probability of identifying parents "at risk." Content analyses of the scale items reflect specific conflict areas for males and females that make for increased understanding of the psychology of child abuse.

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