Maternal History of Childhood Violence in the Context of a Parenting Program

Altafim, Elisa Rachel Pisani; Oliveira, Rebeca Cristina de; Linhares, Maria Beatriz Martins

doi:10.1007/s10826-020-01868-1

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“…It is also important to highlight that parenting practices can be positively modified to achieve better development and behavioral outcomes in children (Gutman et al, 2003). Positive parenting practices could act as protective factors, diminishing violent and abusive practices against children and promoting preventive parenting programs to help families improve their parenting (Altafim et al, 2021). Protective factors have the potential to positively modify and neutralize the negative effects of risks, which is beneficial for human development (Luthar et al, 2006).…”

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Spanking and Corporal Punishment Parenting Practices and Child Development: A Systematic Review

Avezum

Altafim

Linhares

2022

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Violence against children is a significant problem, particularly during early childhood development. Spanking and other forms of corporal punishment in child-rearing have been used by families worldwide to correct children’s unwanted behaviors. Despite previous studies focusing on the negative consequences of these parental practices, open questions remain. The present study aimed to systematically review the empirical studies published in scientific literature that examined the associations between parenting practices of spanking and corporal punishment of mothers and their children’s behaviors and development in early childhood. Search was performed in PubMed, APA PsycNet, Web of Science, SciELO, and LILACS databases using the combination of the following keywords: ((spank OR physical punishment OR physical abuse OR physical maltreatment OR corporal punishment) AND (parenting)) AND (child* development OR child* behavior). The inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied and 34 articles were selected for review. The inclusion criteria were the following: studies that evaluated associations between maternal spanking or corporal punishment practices and behaviors or development of 0-to-6-year-old children; quantitative studies; studies published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese language. The results showed that in 94% of the studies, there were significant associations between maternal spanking and corporal punishment with deteriorated child behavior and development, concurrently or later. In addition, maternal physical practices also acted as mediators or moderator variables in models that explained behavioral and developmental problems in early childhood.

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Spanking and Corporal Punishment Parenting Practices and Child Development: A Systematic Review

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Altafim

Linhares

2022

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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“…A Brazilian mixed method study showed that a high prevalence (81%) of mothers who participated in the ACT Program reported violent episodes in their childhood (Altafim, Oliveira, et al, 2021). Most mothers reported experiencing more than one type of violence, with physical abuse being the most predominant, followed by exposure to family violence.…”

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“…Furthermore, the professionals who carry out the parenting groups should be qualified to deal with the participants' emotions and violence. The ACT Program effectively improved mothers' parenting practices (positive discipline, emotional and behavioral regulation, and communication) regardless of whether the mother had experienced violence in her childhood (Altafim, Oliveira, et al, 2021).…”

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Prevention of Child Maltreatment: Integrative Review of Findings From an Evidence-Based Parenting Program

Altafim,

Magalhães,

Linhares

2023

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This integrative review of the ACT Raising Safe Kids (ACT)—child maltreatment prevention program for parents—focuses on the program’s theoretical framework, examines the ACT studies about the effects on caregivers, and discusses the ACT’s implications for the practice and public policy. A systematic search of the PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Lilacs databases was performed, along with a search on the ACT Program website and contacting program researchers. Twenty-five studies evaluating the ACT Program were reviewed. The evaluation studies were conducted in the United States, Brazil, Portugal, and Peru. The program improved parenting practices in general and targeted populations such as incarcerated parents, mothers with a history of childhood violence, and mothers of preterm children. Additionally, the program was effective in decreasing child behavioral problems. Overall, the ACT Program effectively decreased hostile, aggressive, and coercive parenting and child behavior problems, which are key predictors of family violence.

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“…Nos estudos quantitativos, foram utilizadas medidas de autorrelato para avaliar as práticas parentais e os comportamentos das crianças (Altafim et al, , 2021a(Altafim et al, , 2021bPedro et al, 2017). Um dos estudos sobre o Programa ACT foi realizado com 72 mães de crianças de 3 a 8 anos, em contextos públicos da Saúde e Educação, por meio de avaliações pré-e pósintervenção.…”

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“…Um estudo com delineamento misto verificou os efeitos do Programa ACT em mães que vivenciaram violência na infância e mães que não vivenciaram (Altafim et al, 2021a). A amostra do estudo foi composta por 125 mães de crianças de 3 a 8 anos de idade.…”

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Programa de parentalidade: Da evidência científica para a implementação em escala

Altafim¹,

Linhares²

2022

Rev. Bras. Aval.

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Maternal History of Childhood Violence in the Context of a Parenting Program

Cited by 8 publications

References 39 publications

Spanking and Corporal Punishment Parenting Practices and Child Development: A Systematic Review

Spanking and Corporal Punishment Parenting Practices and Child Development: A Systematic Review

Prevention of Child Maltreatment: Integrative Review of Findings From an Evidence-Based Parenting Program

Programa de parentalidade: Da evidência científica para a implementação em escala

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