Disciplining children: Characteristics associated with the use of corporal punishment

    Authors

    T. L. Dietz

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Child Abuse Negl.

    Keywords

    corporal punishment; discipline; spanking; AMERICAN PARENTS; VIOLENCE; ADOLESCENTS; SPANKING; Family Studies; Psychology, Social; Social Work

    Abstract

    Objective: To evaluate the Social Situational Model of Family Violence through an examination of characteristics associated with the use of ordinary and severe corporal punishment as measured by the Parents-Child Conflict Tactics Scales. Method: Logistic Regression used to examine the validity of the model using data from a national sample conducted by the Gallup Organizations. Results: Those with fewer resources (lower income, lower educational attainment) were more likely to be use severe corporal punishment. In addition, those who had been more likely to be socialized into the use of violence were also more likely to use severe corporal punishment. Conclusions: The social situational model of family violence was supported suggesting that increased efforts be made to give these parents the resources they need to implement alternative discipline strategies. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd.

    Journal Title

    Child Abuse & Neglect

    Volume

    24

    Issue/Number

    12

    Publication Date

    1-1-2000

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    1529

    Last Page

    1542

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000168806300002

    ISSN

    0145-2134

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