The prospective assessment of self-concept in neglectful and physically abusive low income mothers

Christensen, Myra J.; Brayden, Robert M.; Dietrich, Mary S.; McLaughlin, Fiona; Sherrod, Kathryn B.; Altemeier, William A.

doi:10.1016/0145-2134(94)90107-4

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“…More specifically, poor selfconcept has been identified as contributing to the cause of maltreatment and is a risk factor for child neglect in neglectful and physically abusive low-income mothers (Christensen et al 1994). Maternal self-esteem has long been associated with the quality of maternal-child interactions.…”

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“…Maternal self-esteem has long been associated with the quality of maternal-child interactions. More specifically, poor selfconcept has been identified as contributing to the cause of maltreatment and is a risk factor for child neglect in neglectful and physically abusive low-income mothers (Christensen et al 1994). Negative perception of mother's identities, less satisfaction with their own behaviour and poor self-concept in interpersonal relationships were features identified in these mothers, and are commonly found in parents with intellectual disability.…”

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The Effect of Group Intervention on the Relationships of Parents with Intellectual Disabilities

McGaw

Ball

Clark

2002

Research Intellect Disabil

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Background Parents with intellectual disabilities frequently feel socially excluded and often become dependent on statutory agencies for support. This study aimed to tackle these difficulties by means of a group intervention. Methods Group intervention was provided to 12 parents with borderline or mild intellectual disabilities over 14 weeks. The effects of intervention were evaluated by comparing the intervention group with a borderline or mild intellectual disabilities control parent group (n = 10). Both experimental parent group (EPG) and control parent group (CPG) received home‐based teaching programmes during this period. Parents' self‐concept and perception of the quality of relationship with their children, partners, family members and professionals were assessed (Judson Rating Scale and Behaviour Problem Index) during baseline, post‐intervention and at 27‐week follow‐up. Results The results indicate that self‐concept improved significantly for the EPG with no observable gains made by the CPG. However, the ‘feel good factor’ which came from improvements in parents' self‐concept did not immediately benefit their children. In addition, the quality of relationship between EPG parents and their children, as well as parents' expectations of their children's capabilities did not improve as a result of group intervention. Nonetheless, follow‐up data revealed that group training did result in (i) all of the EPG parents making new friends and (ii) other positive social and practical changes taking place within their families. Single parent status and the accumulative effect of multiple group attendance were identified as important factors affecting parents' perception of themselves and the quality of their relationships. Conclusions The immediate and long‐term benefits of group attendance for parents with intellectual disabilities and secondary benefits for their children are discussed.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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The Effect of Group Intervention on the Relationships of Parents with Intellectual Disabilities

McGaw

Ball

Clark

2002

Research Intellect Disabil

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“…For example, earlier age at first birth and low educational attainment are both associated with maltreatment (Berlin et al, 2011; Brown et al, 1998; Cox et al, 2003; Sidebotham & Golding, 2001). Various internalizing problems are linked to later child maltreatment, including low self-esteem (Christensen, Brayden, Dietrich, McLaughlin, & Sherrod, 1994; Whipple & Webster-Stratton, 1991) and depression (Chaffin et al, 1996; Ethier et al, 1995; Whipple & Webster-Stratton, 1991), as well as a history of psychopathology and severe mental illness (Brown et al, 1998; Chaffin et al, 1996; Stith et al, 2009). Externalizing behaviors, including alcohol and drug use (Chaffin et al, 1996; Kelleher, Chaffin, Hollenberg, & Fischer, 1994; MacMillan, 2000); criminal behavior (Altemeier et al, 1982); and anger expression, verbal aggression, and hostility (DiLalla & Crittenden, 1990; Rodriguez, 2008; Schumacher, Feldbau-Kohn, Smith Slep, & Heyman, 2001; Simons & Whitbeck, 1991; Stith et al, 2009) have also been associated with later maltreatment.…”

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Adolescent risk factors for child maltreatment

Thornberry

Matsuda

Greenman

et al. 2014

Child Abuse & Neglect

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We investigate adolescent risk factors, measured at both early and late adolescence, for involvement in child maltreatment during adulthood. Comprehensive assessments of risk factors for maltreatment that use representative samples with longitudinal data are scarce and can inform multilevel prevention. We use data from the Rochester Youth Development Study, a longitudinal study begun in 1988 with a sample of 1,000 seventh and eighth graders. Participants have been interviewed 14 times and, at the last assessment (age 31), 80% were retained. Risk factors represent 10 developmental domains: area characteristics, family background/structure, parent stressors, exposure to family violence, parent-child relationships, education, peer relationships, adolescent stressors, antisocial behaviors, and precocious transitions to adulthood. Maltreatment is measured by substantiated reports from Child Protective Services records. Many individual risk factors (20 at early adolescence and 14 at later adolescence) are significantly, albeit moderately, predictive of maltreatment. Several developmental domains stand out, including family background/structure, education, antisocial behaviors, and precocious transitions. In addition, there is a pronounced impact of cumulative risk on the likelihood of maltreatment. For example, only 3% of the youth with no risk domains in their background at early adolescence were involved in later maltreatment, but for those with risk in 9 developmental domains the rate was 45%. Prevention programs targeting youth at high risk for engaging in maltreatment should begin during early adolescence when risk factors are already at play. These programs need to be comprehensive, capable of addressing the multiple and interwoven nature of risk that is associated with maltreatment.

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“…A variety of alternative models have been proposed to account for the etiology of violence. The psychopathological model places great emphasis on the problems that are inherent in the perpetrators, such as young age, at which the perpetrator lacks the emotional stability to be a caring parent or partner; personality; psychiatric problems (Lyons-Ruth, Alpern, & Repacholi, 19933,4); a childhood history of abuse (Morton & Browne, 1998;Widom, 1989) low self-esteem (Christensen et al, 1994); and drug or alcohol dependence (Chalk & King, 1998). Child victims are often found to have special characteristics, such as being borne out of wedlock, having been separated from their parents, and with emotional and behavioral problems (Chalk & King, 1998;Meier, 1985).…”

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Violence against Wives and Children in Hong Kong

Tsun

Lui-Tsang²

2005

J Fam Econ Iss

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Studies on family violence toward wives and children in Hong Kong, although limited, are consistent with the ecological model that explains this violence as the interaction of a confluence of factors that are at work at different levels. In this paper, four clinical cases are selected to demonstrate the applicability of the model in Hong Kong. The immigration background of the family, low socio-economic status, perceived lack of support, and Chinese values on obedience to authority stand out as contributory factors to violent acts. A multi-faceted and multi-leveled prevention program to achieve zero tolerance of violence is proposed that prescribes caution as to the possible double victimization of individuals and families by the larger social system.KEY WORDS: double victimization; ecological perspective; prevention; violence to women and children.On April 11, 2004, Hong Kongers were struck by the deaths of all four members of a nuclear family that was composed of an alleged homicidal husband and three victims, the wife and their twin daughters. As with similar incidents that have been reported in the past, the public, helping professionals, and the government were alarmed that family violence might have become a social problem in this Chinese community. Friends of the deceased wife, workers of the women's shelter at which the woman had stayed, helping professionals in the government Social Welfare Department, and non-governmental social services agencies pressed for a thorough review of the system that protects families and children in Hong Kong.

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The prospective assessment of self-concept in neglectful and physically abusive low income mothers

Cited by 39 publications

References 15 publications

The Effect of Group Intervention on the Relationships of Parents with Intellectual Disabilities

The Effect of Group Intervention on the Relationships of Parents with Intellectual Disabilities

Adolescent risk factors for child maltreatment

Violence against Wives and Children in Hong Kong

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