Parental Corporal Punishment: The Short- and Long-Term Biological Effects During Childhood and Later in Life

Fraga, Sílvia; Abrahamyan, Armine; Amorim, Mariana; Soares, Sara

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-98711-4_76-1

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“…This aligns with theories of learned aggression, where individuals learn aggressive responses when exposed to aggressive models or when aggression is presented as a justified response to certain stimuli (16). This suggests that the use of corporal punishment could inadvertently teach students that aggression is an appropriate response to conflicts or challenges (19). Despite these significant findings, the study has some limitations that need to be acknowledged.…”

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Examining the Impacts of Corporal Punishment in Secondary Schools: Unraveling Psychological Repercussions on Students

Bangash,

Nayab,

Zubair

et al. 2024

JHRR

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Background: Corporal punishment in educational settings is a controversial issue that has been shown to impact student mental health adversely. Despite global movements against its use, physical disciplinary methods are still prevalent in many parts of the world, including the Kohat District of KPK, Pakistan. Understanding the psychological repercussions of these practices is crucial for fostering healthier learning environments. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the psychological effects of corporal punishment on male students in government secondary schools in the Kohat District of KPK, Pakistan, focusing on its impact on fear, self-confidence, anxiety, aggression, and suicidal thoughts. Methods: A quantitative research design was employed using a purposive non-probability sample of 120 male students from grades 9 and 10 who had experienced corporal punishment three to five times within an academic year. Data collection was conducted through structured face-to-face interviews utilizing closed-ended questions. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 25 was used for data analysis, with the Chi-square test applied to examine associations between exposure to corporal punishment and various psychological impacts. Results: The study revealed significant findings, with 68.3% of participants reporting increased fear, 70% decreased self-confidence, 45% heightened anxiety, 59.2% increased aggression, and 67.5% experiencing suicidal thoughts due to corporal punishment. The statistical significance of these associations was confirmed with p-values less than 0.05. Conclusion: The data indicate that corporal punishment is associated with several adverse psychological outcomes in students. These findings highlight the need for policy changes and the adoption of alternative disciplinary methods that promote mental health and well-being in educational settings.

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Examining the Impacts of Corporal Punishment in Secondary Schools: Unraveling Psychological Repercussions on Students

Bangash,

Nayab,

Zubair

et al. 2024

JHRR

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“…Compelling evidence links violent disciplinary practices, like corporal punishment, to a wide range of negative short-and long-term outcomes, including psychosocial functioning, physical health, mental health, and alterations in physiological biomarkers ( Fraga et al, 2022 ).…”

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Prevalence of Parental Violent Discipline Toward Children: Findings From A Portuguese Population

Abrahamyan,

Soares,

Fraga

et al. 2024

J Interpers Violence

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Despite recognizing the detrimental impact of parental violence on children’s mental and physical health throughout their lives, violence remains an all-too-real part of life for many children around the globe. However, data on the child-reported prevalence of experienced family violence are scarce and primarily based on parental reports. This study aimed to broaden the body of evidence and measure the lifetime prevalence of child-reported experience of violent disciplinary practices perpetrated by parents and to identify its associated sociodemographic and economic factors. We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from 5,281 Generation XXI participants recruited from 2005 to 2006 in Porto, Portugal. Parental disciplinary practices were reported by 7-year-old children using the Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scale. Pearson’s Chi-squared test was used to compare differences in child-reported frequencies of violent disciplinary practices by sociodemographic variables. We observed statistically significant differences in rates of violent disciplinary practices according to the child’s and parent’s gender. Specifically, fathers exhibited a higher likelihood than mothers to engage in psychological aggression and corporal punishment, while mothers were more prone to engage in severe and very severe physical assault. When fathers were the perpetrators, boys were more inclined than girls to report all forms of violent disciplinary measures, and when mothers were the perpetrators, boys were particularly susceptible to severe and very severe physical assault compared to girls. In our study, children reported being frequently subjected to violent parental disciplinary practices, independently of family socioeconomic background. Children were more likely to experience psychological aggression and corporal punishment if they were born into high-income families, while severe and very severe physical assaults were more common among children whose parents had lower educational levels. National public awareness of the negative effects of violent disciplinary practices is urgently needed, promoting child-friendly and nonviolent approaches to discipline.

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Parental Corporal Punishment: The Short- and Long-Term Biological Effects During Childhood and Later in Life

Cited by 2 publications

References 88 publications

Examining the Impacts of Corporal Punishment in Secondary Schools: Unraveling Psychological Repercussions on Students

Examining the Impacts of Corporal Punishment in Secondary Schools: Unraveling Psychological Repercussions on Students

Prevalence of Parental Violent Discipline Toward Children: Findings From A Portuguese Population

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