Psychosocial factors associated with mother–child violence: a household survey

Gebara, Carla Ferreira de Paula; Ferri, Cleusa P.; Bhona, Fernanda Monteiro de Castro; Vieira, Marcel de Toledo; Lourenço, Lélio Moura; Noto, Ana Regina

doi:10.1007/s00127-016-1298-0

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“…(17) Whether committed by the father or mother, the failure to meet the affective demands of the child, considered a severe expression of psychological violence, generates painful feelings of abandonment, insecurity, loneliness, as well as low self-esteem and difficulty to relate, behaviors perceived since childhood and which interfere in adult life, in view of the cognitive and mental harm. (18,19) Following Benjamin's point of view, the situations of violence experienced in childhood had a singular effect on the lives of the interviewed men. (13) Some actions of psychological abuse can be evidenced in the collective discourse, such as the father's cruel intention to frighten him with his presence and arbitrary imprisonment in the wardrobe, where he came to do his physiological needs.…”

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Abuso intrafamiliar na infância de homens em processo criminal por violência conjugal

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Resumo Objetivo Desvelar o abuso intrafamiliar vivenciado na infância de homens em processo criminal por violência conjugal. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, fundamentado no referencial teórico proposto por Walter Benjamin. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de entrevistas com 23 homens que estavam respondendo judicialmente por violência conjugal em uma Vara de Violência Doméstica e Familiar contra Mulher da cidade de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, as quais foram categorizadas com o apoio do Software Nvivo-11 e organizadas através do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Resultados As falas evidenciaram uma infância marcada pela falta de afeto, vivência de violência física e psicológica, expressa pelas marcas corporais, cárcere privado e amedrontamento, bem como o testemunho da violência conjugal entre os pais. Ao tempo que aponta para o trauma dessa vivência, o estudo alerta que o sujeito coletivo percebe-se reproduzindo, em sua relação conjugal, as mesmas atitudes paternas. Conclusão A experiência de uma infância marcada por violência intrafamiliar sinaliza o caráter intergeracional da violência doméstica, refletida nas relações conjugais abusivas.

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“…Research has indicated that mothers may be the main abusers of their children (de Assis, Avanci, Pesce, Pires Tde, & Gomes, 2012; Nomaguchi et al, 2017; Pinheiro, 2006; Tondowski et al, 2014). It has been suggested that this finding may be the result of the fact that women usually have greater responsibility in the upbringing process and consequently spend more time with children (Gebara et al, 2017). Moreover, the increase in the number of single-parent families may also help to explain this trend, as children more frequently end up being cared for by their mothers when parents separate.…”

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Violence between Different Members in the Family System: A Household Survey in a Brazilian City

Gebara

Ferri

Bhona

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Journal of Family Issues

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Objective: To investigate the associations between different types of violence within the family. Method: A household survey of a representative sample of adult women in two neighborhoods with different social–economic profiles in a Brazilian city. Data in respect of intimate partner violence (using the Revised Conflict Tactics Scales) and violence against children (using the Parent–Child Conflict Tactics Scales) were collected. Results: We interviewed 905 women, 532 of whom were in an intimate relationship and 446 had children. Bivariate logistic regression models indicated that women victims of some type of violence had higher odds (OR:62.5 CI:27.3–143.2) of abusing their partners. Moreover, both women being violent toward their partners and being victims of violence were associated with a greater chance of them abusing their children. Conclusion: The data highlight the circularity of violent relationships and, therefore, the importance of preventive and therapeutic strategies targeted toward the whole family rather than toward individuals.

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“…As in the studies cited above, a cross-cultural study by Gershoff and colleagues (2010) comparing discipline techniques across six different countries found negative outcomes from harsh verbal and physical discipline and shaming. Research in Brazil has also established these patterns and outcomes for constructive and unconstructive forms of discipline (Cardia, 2010;de Paula Gebara et al, 2017;Gomes & Azevedo, 2014). For this reason, in this study these forms of discipline will be categorized as constructive or unconstructive.…”

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“…For this reason, in this study these forms of discipline will be categorized as constructive or unconstructive. In addition, some research has also found that families with lower socioeconomic status (SES) tend to report higher incidences of unconstructive discipline (Najman et al, 1994;Straus & Stewart, 1999), a trend that is also noted in Brazil (de Paula Gebara et al, 2017). For this reason, demographic factors will also be taken into account in research analyses.…”

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Parental Legitimacy, Procedural Justice, and Compliance With Parental Rules Among Brazilian Preadolescents

Thomas

Rodrigues

Gomes

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IJCYFS

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The purpose of this study is to capture a snapshot of the lives of Brazilian preadolescents and gain a deeper understanding of the variables that influence compliance with parental rules. This analysis draws from the São Paulo Legal Socialization Study, a cohort study (<em>N</em> = 800; age = 11 years) from public and private schools. Descriptive statistics provide a perspective on normative Brazilian parenting practices and preadolescents’ perceptions of parental legitimacy across multiple domains. Hierarchical linear modeling revealed that procedural justice, global legitimacy, issue-specific legitimacy, and disciplinary techniques all significantly predicted compliance across issues and between preadolescents. Parents who used constructive disciplinary practices paired with procedural justice practices were more likely to be perceived as legitimate authorities and to have their preadolescent children comply with their rules. Our findings broaden the literature on constructive parenting practices in preadolescence, and allow for greater generalizability of current Western research to a diverse metropolitan setting in Brazil.

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Psychosocial factors associated with mother–child violence: a household survey

Abstract: The results point to the need for preventive strategies for mother-child violence in low and middle income countries, with a focus on the mothers' education and mental health, especially with regard to the younger ones.

Cited by 19 publications

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Abuso intrafamiliar na infância de homens em processo criminal por violência conjugal

Abuso intrafamiliar na infância de homens em processo criminal por violência conjugal

Violence between Different Members in the Family System: A Household Survey in a Brazilian City

Parental Legitimacy, Procedural Justice, and Compliance With Parental Rules Among Brazilian Preadolescents

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