Citation

Bower-Russa ME, Knutson JF, Winebarger A. J. Community Psychol. 2001; 29(3): 219-240.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, John Wiley and Sons)

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Abstract

In an attempt to identify factors that could contribute to intergenerational physical abuse, the specific childhood disciplinary experiences of adolescents and young adults were assessed, and these childhood experiences were related to the subjects' assessment as to whether specific disciplinary tactics were abusive or appropriate in child rearing. Consistent with previous research, few maltreated persons viewed their own experiences as abusive. Moreover, personal experience with a disciplinary event was associated with a decreased tendency to view that particular form of discipline as inappropriate. Finally, a history of severe physical punishment, failure to acknowledge an abusive history when it had occurred, and adult attitudes regarding physical discipline were associated with selecting more punitive disciplinary strategies when individuals were faced with child misbehavior in an analog parenting task. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Community Psychology, 2001. Copyright © 2001 by John Wiley and Sons)

Child Abuse Effects
Child Abuse Victim
Child Physical Abuse Effects
Child Physical Abuse Victim
Child Victim
Childhood Experience
Childhood Victimization
Domestic Violence Effects
Domestic Violence Victim
Intergenerational Transmission of Child Abuse
Juvenile Victim
Juvenile Perceptions
Juvenile Attitudes
Adult Perceptions
Adult Attitudes
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