TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Predicting child abuse potential: an empirical investigation of two theoretical frameworks
JO  - Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology
A1  - Begle, Angela M.
A1  - Dumas, J. E.
A1  - Hanson, Rochelle F.
SP  - 208
EP  - 219
VL  - 39
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1537-4416
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15374410903532650
ID  - ref1
ER  -