Witnessing Violence Among Inner-city Children of Substance-Abusing and Non–Substance-Abusing Women

Schuler, Maureen E.; Nair, Prasanna

doi:10.1001/archpedi.155.3.342

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“…This is consistent with the broader literature on family conflict in other popula-tions of children and adolescents (Fitzgerald et al, 2006;McKelvey et al, 2011;Schwab-Stone et al, 1999). Similarly, it is consistent with findings from studies including COSAs, which have documented a connection between exposure and conflict, violence and crime (although not necessarily within the family), and child psychosocial outcomes (Eiden, 1999;Schuler & Nair, 2001). It is not surprising that having been removed from the home and placed in foster care was associated with elevated problem behaviors.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…Likewise, there is a well‐documented connection between substance use and conflict such as interpersonal aggression, including intimate partner violence (Chermack & Blow, ), making it likely that COSAs are at increased risk for exposure to family conflict (Conners‐Burrow, Johnson & Whiteside‐Mansell, ). Such exposure to conflict and violence has been demonstrated to be an important risk factor for children's mental health and behavior problems (McKelvey et al., ; Schwab‐Stone et al., ), including among COSAs (Eiden, ; Schuler & Nair, ).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Child and family factors associated with teacher‐reported behavior problems in young children of substance abusers

Conners-Burrow

Kyzer

Pemberton

et al. 2012

Child Adoles Ment Health

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Background We examined child and family factors associated with teacher‐reported behavior problems in 79 children of substance abusers (COSAs). Method Using regression models, we examined the impact of four family risk factors, cumulatively and individually, on children's behavior and explored children's engagement of adults as a protective factor. Results More than half (55%) of children had clinically elevated behavior problems. Cumulative family risks were associated with increased problems, whereas the presence of a father in the home and the child's ability to engage adults were protective. Conclusions These findings may help explain the variation in behavioral outcomes of COSAs.

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confidence: 87%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Child and family factors associated with teacher‐reported behavior problems in young children of substance abusers

Conners-Burrow

Kyzer

Pemberton

et al. 2012

Child Adoles Ment Health

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“…Also, neglect of children in terms of lack of regard for child safety and hygiene has been cited as a common consequence of SUDs among mothers (Kroll & Taylor, 2013), which has resulted in proportionally more children from mothers with SUDs being removed from maternal care than mothers with other psychiatric disorders (Gregoire & Schultz, 2001; McGlade, Ware, & Crawford, 2009). Additionally, children of mothers with SUDs are more often exposed to violence and crime exposure in and outside of the home (Shuler & Nair, 2001), also adding to cumulative risks for future developmental problems. Given the unique pathways by which maternal substance use may increase risk of behavior and emotional problems in children, it is necessary to pinpoint the patterns of risk that lead to more problematic behavioral and emotional problems in children.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Maternal Mental Health and Children’s Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors: Beyond Maternal Substance Use Disorders

Hser

Lanza

et al. 2013

J Child Fam Stud

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Maternal substance abuse and mental disorders can have adverse impacts on child development. We investigated the impact of maternal mental health on child behaviors based on a long-term follow-up study of mothers and their children approximately 10 years after mothers’ admission to drug abuse treatment. Mothers (n=396) were assessed at admission to drug treatment during 2000 to 2002, and at follow-up in 2010–2011. At follow-up, each mother was asked to assess one target child using the Child Behavior Checklist for ages 6–18 (CBCL). Mothers’ mental disorder diagnoses were obtained from records maintained by the California Department of Mental Health in 2009. About 46% of mothers had comorbid mental disorders; 27% had depressive disorder, 15% bipolar disorder, 15% adjustment disorder, 13% anxiety disorder, and 6% psychotic disorder. Of these mothers, more than half had two or more mental disorder diagnoses. The average age of the target child was approximately 10 years old (range 6 to 17). Relative to children of mothers without comorbid mental disorders, children were more likely to demonstrate internalizing behaviors if their mothers had comorbid depression/anxiety disorders (OR=2.0, 95%CI:1.0–4.0) or severe mental disorders (psychoses, bipolar) (OR=3.4, 95%CI:1.5–7.6). For externalizing behaviors, family problems was the only significant predictor (OR=3.2, 95%CI:1.7–6.0 for children of mothers with depression/anxiety disorders, OR=3.9, 95%CI:1.9–7.8 for severe mental disorders). Addressing maternal mental disorders (particularly severe mental disorders) and family problems are important for child well-being as these factors were significantly related to emotional and problem behaviors of children.

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“…Moreover, research seems to suggest that the origins of antisocial behaviour can be seen at a very early stage. Schuler and Nair (2001) conducted research among 6-year-olds, and found a higher level of behavioural issues, one of which was aggression, among those who had witnessed violence. Those exposed to violence also revealed higher stress scores on the Children’s Response to Stress Inventory.…”

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The effect of exposure to community violence on levels of aggression: Evidence from a sample of Jamaican children

Bailey¹,

Coore-Desai

2011

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Scholars agree that aggression among children can lead to a host of delinquency issues that can last into adulthood. Research has found that exposure to violence is one of the strongest predictors of aggressive behaviour and the use of violence. Utilizing a mix of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the article seeks to determine the effect of exposure to community violence on levels of aggression among children in Kingston, Jamaica. Using data obtained from a sample of preparatory and primary school children, the article finds that unlike studies done in larger countries, there was no significant difference in aggression among the children. With levels of aggression similar across the sample, the article argues that the widespread nature of violence in Kingston means that no one is immune to the effects. Exposure occurs in a number of ways and the direct witnessing of community violence is only one of a variety of risk factors for increased aggression.

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Witnessing Violence Among Inner-city Children of Substance-Abusing and Non–Substance-Abusing Women

Cited by 15 publications

References 25 publications

Child and family factors associated with teacher‐reported behavior problems in young children of substance abusers

Child and family factors associated with teacher‐reported behavior problems in young children of substance abusers

Maternal Mental Health and Children’s Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors: Beyond Maternal Substance Use Disorders

The effect of exposure to community violence on levels of aggression: Evidence from a sample of Jamaican children

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