Why child maltreatment researchers should include children's disability status in their maltreatment studies

Kendall–Tackett, Kathleen; Lyon, Thomas D.; Taliaferro, Greg; Little, Liza

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2004.09.002

Cited by 80 publications

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“…For example, risk factors associated with child abuse include having a child that has more demanding needs (e.g., due to disability, prematurity, low birth weight) and a lack of resources to deal with the challenges of parenthood, e.g., single, young, unwanted pregnancy, social isolation, mental illness (Bethea 1999;Kendall-Tackett et al 2005;World Health Organization 2005;Wu et al 2004). In addition, when parents hold maladaptive or inflexible parenting schemas, the stage is set for conflictual interactions as their ability to deal with the changing developmental needs of their children is limited.…”

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confidence: 99%

Parents Who Abuse: What Are They Thinking?

Seng

Prinz

2008

Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev

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Child abuse is a major social concern around the world. Important to tackling the problem is an understanding of the mechanisms contributing to abusive parenting. This article brings together research on the cognitive variables associated with abusive or high-risk parenting. Considered are dysfunctional child-centered and parent-centered cognitions as potentially critical correlates of abusive behavior. The development of dysfunctional cognitions is also explored. Cognitive vulnerabilities alone are typically not sufficient for the occurrence of abuse. Interactions with additional factors, such as an ability to inhibit aggression, problem-solving capabilities, parenting skills, social isolation, and societal context are examined.

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Section: Negative Interactionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Parents Who Abuse: What Are They Thinking?

Seng

Prinz

2008

Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev

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“…8 Minimal research on child abuse has focused specifically on children with disabilities; further study is indicated and has been encouraged. 9,10 The Child Abuse and Prevention, Adoption, and Family Services Act of 1988 (Pub L No. 100 -294) included a mandate to study the incidence of child maltreatment among children with disabilities.…”

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Maltreatment of Children With Disabilities

2007

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Widespread efforts are being made to increase awareness and provide education to pediatricians regarding risk factors of child abuse and neglect. The purpose of this clinical report is to ensure that children with disabilities are recognized as a population that is also at risk of maltreatment. Some conditions related to a disability can be confused with maltreatment. The need for early recognition and intervention of child abuse and neglect in this population, as well as the ways that a medical home can facilitate the prevention and early detection of child maltreatment, are the subject of this report.

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“…1 Research shows that children with disabilities experience elevated rates of child abuse and neglect. 2 -6 However, there are critical knowledge gaps, leading US researchers Kendall-Tackett et al 7 to state "there is an appalling gap in the states' ability to protect abused and neglected children with disabilities. "…”

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“…7 Risk of maltreatment is associated with child characteristics, such as age and ethnicity; parent factors, such as young age, mental health problems, and substance abuse; and neighborhood factors, such as socioeconomic disadvantage. 6 Families of children with disabilities more frequently experience risk factors associated with a higher risk of maltreatment.…”

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