Citation

Chan KL. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019; 16(19): e16193569.

Affiliation

Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China. koling.chan@polyu.edu.hk.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, MDPI: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute)

DOI

10.3390/ijerph16193569

PMID

31554272

Abstract

Child victimization refers to all possible forms of violence experienced by a child. This issue examines multiple types of victimization through a comprehensive approach. To understand child victimization fully, it should be investigated within the context of family violence. The studies in this issue provide evidence of the prevalence of various types of child victimization. As well as child maltreatment and bullying, the emerging form of cyberbullying is examined in several studies. The family has always been the main focus around child victimization, with parenting style as one prominent example. Studies show that some parenting styles are associated with child maltreatment and therefore have suggested that parenting programs may be effective in reducing child victimization. This issue provides up-to-date studies from different regions around the world. It makes a significant contribution to the current debate in child victimization.

Language: en

Keywords

child victimization; cyberbullying; family violence; prevention