@article{ref1,
title="Child disciplining practices in Kerala",
journal="Indian pediatrics",
year="2009",
author="Nair, M. K. C. and Rajmohanan, K. and Remadevi, S. and Nair, S. M. and Ghosh, C. S. and Leena, M. L.",
volume="46",
number="",
pages="s83-5",
abstract="This study was done to examine the type and severity of disciplinary practices adopted by parents in Kerala. 1668 mothers, aged 18-49, participated in face-to-face interviews as part of a cross-sectional, population-based survey covering rural, urban and coastal areas. One child from each family was randomly selected as the index child. The interview focused primarily on disciplinary practices. 62% of the mothers reported using severe verbal discipline and 50% of mothers reported using severe physical abuse. Results suggest a high prevalence of normative and abusive practices in the community with mothers playing a prime role in disciplining the child.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0019-6061",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}