A multi-level structural model of the ecological context of child maltreatment

McDonell, Jim; Lavenda, Osnat; Skosireva, Anna

doi:10.1037/e578482014-300

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“…Although social and economic poverty are correlated, even educated people of at least average means are sometimes strangers to each other. For example, in my colleagues’ random-household surveys of parents of young children in largely suburban, small-town, and rural communities in northwestern South Carolina in 2004 and 2007, 44.2% of respondents reported being highly isolated (McDonell, Lavenda, & Waters, 2010). About one sixth of the isolated parents reported having a college degree, the same proportion had a family income greater than $70,000, and the majority (56.7%) were married.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…That disconnection is bad enough in itself; surely it threatens the quality of life for young adults themselves. McDonell et al’s (2010) analysis showed that isolated parents of young children typically have low neighborhood satisfaction, little sense of social support, and little experience in helping and being helped.…”

Section: Costs Of Isolationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The fallout for children is undeniable; social isolation does threaten children’s safety and well-being. Isolated parents report that children in their neighborhood are often unsafe (McDonell et al, 2010). More generally, literature reviews commissioned by the U.S.…”

Section: Costs Of Isolationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hospitality: Transformative service to children, families, and communities.

Melton

2014

American Psychologist

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Hospitality is an ancient moral practice that was deeply embedded in early Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Hospitality requires acceptance of, service to, and respect for people who lack a place in the community. The contemporary importance of this practice reflects the social disconnection and economic disadvantage of many young parents and the high frequency of separation of young people, including many young parents, from their communities. Such social deterioration substantially increases the risk of child maltreatment. Building on the proposals of the U.S. Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect, Strong Communities for Children demonstrated the effectiveness of community building in reducing such risk. It further suggested the importance of both relying on and learning from hospitable people in strengthening support for children and their parents.

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Section: Costs Of Isolationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Costs Of Isolationmentioning

confidence: 99%