Children's perceptions of their parents in the context of domestic violence: A qualitative synthesis

Hui, Mabel; Maddern, Robyn

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105343

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“…Finally, retrospective accounts have often been criticised for their lack of accuracy in terms of memory recall. However, we concur with the position that subjective interpretations are key in negative psychological sequelae rather than the conflict itself [19].…”

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confidence: 86%

“…Most of the literature that has looked at children's relationships with their parents has focused solely on children's relationships with one parent, and even here, there is considerable variation in the children's experiences [19]. There is significantly more literature on the relationship between mothers and their children than on fathers-to-child relationships [20].…”

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Adult Maltese Women’s Understanding of How Childhood Domestic Violence Has Impacted Their Relationships with Their Parents and Siblings: A Grounded Theory Study

Sammut-Scerri,

Vetere

2024

Behavioral Sciences

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Most of the literature that has looked at children’s relationships with their parents in the domestic violence context has focused solely on the children’s relationship with one parent or is studied from the perspective of one parent, usually the mother. Sibling relationships in the same context are also under-studied. This paper explores in more detail the complexity of children’s relationships with their mothers, fathers, and siblings over time from the perspective of adult women and survivors of childhood domestic violence. Methods: A grounded theory methodology was used to analyse the interviews with 15 women aged twenty to forty-three years of age living in Malta. Results: the analysis showed that the domestic violence context remains significant in these important relationships for these women. The relationship with the father remains strongly influenced by the dynamics of fear, love, and retaliation, with cycles of cut-off and connection from the adult daughter’s end. The relationship with the mother is complicated—feelings of love that are seen as having been limited and complicated by betrayal if there was abuse from the mother. Similarly, for the siblings, the roles of the early family of origin remain persistent and significant. However, in some of these relationships, there has been transformation, reconciliation, and forgiveness. The article offers implications for therapeutic practice for dealing with the complexity of these relationships and ideas for future research.

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confidence: 86%

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confidence: 99%

Adult Maltese Women’s Understanding of How Childhood Domestic Violence Has Impacted Their Relationships with Their Parents and Siblings: A Grounded Theory Study

Sammut-Scerri,

Vetere

2024

Behavioral Sciences

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“…In homes characterized by violence, the violence children and mothers experience are inextricably linked and their relationship is affected by this ( Hui & Maddern, 2021 ; Lapierre et al, 2018 ). As such, there is a frequent need for multiple forms of support for family members who are victims in tandem.…”

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confidence: 99%

“Children Are Like Vuvuzelas Always Ready to Blow”: Exploring How to Engage Young Children in Violence Research

Woollett,

Christofides,

Franchino-Olsen

et al. 2024

J Interpers Violence

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Children’s participation and inclusion in violence research, particularly in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts, is scant and not well understood. To assess how young children can be engaged in violence research, 4- to 7-year-old children were recruited into our pilot study in a rural area of South Africa. Six interviewers, recruited from the community, were trained to complete cognitive interviews ( n = 24), interviewer-administered questionnaires ( n = 21), and qualitative interviews ( n = 18) with young children. Three focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with interviewers. Findings from FGDs and assessment of interview performance highlighted that young children could feasibly and meaningfully appraise violence they experience and articulate their view in a research context. Art- and play-based approaches offered participants an easier and developmentally appropriate platform for communication, expression, and engagement, and asking directly about violence was acceptable. The ease with which children participated was determined both by their level of development and the sensitivity of the interviewers; thus, intensive training and mentorship were required over time to assist interviewers in understanding child development and mental health and increase recognition of these issues and their presentation. Interviewers critically engaged with personal values regarding children’s rights and voice in research, reflecting that some of the stories were difficult to listen to. They were able to use and value novel methods to facilitate the ethical involvement of young children to yield rich data. Without young children’s involvement and dynamic participation in violence research, the field will not have the evidence to build best practices, respond appropriately to the needs of this vulnerable population, and interrupt the intergenerational transmission of violence that develops in these formative years. Our study adds to the burgeoning evidence that young participants are vital to the research process and are valuable active contributors to understanding violence in LMICs.

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The Relationship Between Violence Exposure and Academic Performance: the Mediating Role of Depression and the Moderating Role of Gender

Li,

Long,

et al. 2024

J Fam Viol

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Children's perceptions of their parents in the context of domestic violence: A qualitative synthesis

Cited by 4 publications

References 32 publications

Adult Maltese Women’s Understanding of How Childhood Domestic Violence Has Impacted Their Relationships with Their Parents and Siblings: A Grounded Theory Study

Adult Maltese Women’s Understanding of How Childhood Domestic Violence Has Impacted Their Relationships with Their Parents and Siblings: A Grounded Theory Study

“Children Are Like Vuvuzelas Always Ready to Blow”: Exploring How to Engage Young Children in Violence Research

The Relationship Between Violence Exposure and Academic Performance: the Mediating Role of Depression and the Moderating Role of Gender

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