@article{ref1,
title="Predicting child abuse potential: an empirical investigation of two theoretical frameworks",
journal="Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology",
year="2010",
author="Begle, Angela M. and Dumas, J. E. and Hanson, Rochelle F.",
volume="39",
number="2",
pages="208-219",
abstract="This study investigated two theoretical risk models predicting child maltreatment potential: (a) Belsky's (1993) developmental-ecological model and (b) the cumulative risk model in a sample of 610 caregivers (49% African American, 46% European American; 53% single) with a child between 3 and 6 years old. Results extend the literature by using a widely accepted and valid risk instrument rather than occurrence rates (e.g., reports to child protective services, observations). Results indicated Belsky's developmental-ecological model, in which risk markers were organized into three separate conceptual domains, provided a poor fit to the data. In contrast, the cumulative risk model, which included the accumulation of risk markers, was significant in predicting child abuse potential.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1537-4416",
doi="10.1080/15374410903532650",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15374410903532650"
}