Maternal Harsh Physical Parenting and Behavioral Problems in Children in Religious Families in Yemen

Alsarhi, Khadija; Rahma, Rahma; Prevoo, Mariëlle J. L.; Alink, Lenneke R. A.; Mesman, Judi

doi:10.3390/ijerph16091485

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“…Maternal physical punishment of first generation Chinese American mothers of 3-to-5-year-old children was significantly associated with more externalized behaviors 6 months later, at high levels of maternal acculturation and at low levels of child inhibitory control (Yu et al, 2018). In low-income Muslim families in Yemen, high levels of physically harsh maternal parenting was associated with increased externalized and internalized behavior problems in children, only when mothers had medium or high levels of religiosity (Alsarhi et al, 2019). Moreover, children’s behaviors were examined using mediation models that included maternal corporal punishment as the mediator variable .…”

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“…There were also significant relationships between maternal corporal punishment and concurrent internalized problems in children (Berthelon et al, 2020; Bevilacqua et al, 2021; Wolford et al, 2019). Corporal punishment was moderated by low levels of inhibitory control in children (Yu et al, 2018), high levels of maternal acculturation in the first generation Chinese American mothers (Yu et al, 2018) and medium or high levels of maternal religiosity (specifically in Muslim families from Yemen) (Alsarhi et al, 2019). Maternal corporal punishment mediated the association between living in disordered neighborhoods (Pei et al, 2019), negative neighborhood environments and maternal stress (Pei et al, 2019), intimate partner violence, psychological aggression (Grasso et al, 2016), and externalized problems in children.…”

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Spanking and Corporal Punishment Parenting Practices and Child Development: A Systematic Review

Avezum

Altafim

Linhares

2022

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Violence against children is a significant problem, particularly during early childhood development. Spanking and other forms of corporal punishment in child-rearing have been used by families worldwide to correct children’s unwanted behaviors. Despite previous studies focusing on the negative consequences of these parental practices, open questions remain. The present study aimed to systematically review the empirical studies published in scientific literature that examined the associations between parenting practices of spanking and corporal punishment of mothers and their children’s behaviors and development in early childhood. Search was performed in PubMed, APA PsycNet, Web of Science, SciELO, and LILACS databases using the combination of the following keywords: ((spank OR physical punishment OR physical abuse OR physical maltreatment OR corporal punishment) AND (parenting)) AND (child* development OR child* behavior). The inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied and 34 articles were selected for review. The inclusion criteria were the following: studies that evaluated associations between maternal spanking or corporal punishment practices and behaviors or development of 0-to-6-year-old children; quantitative studies; studies published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese language. The results showed that in 94% of the studies, there were significant associations between maternal spanking and corporal punishment with deteriorated child behavior and development, concurrently or later. In addition, maternal physical practices also acted as mediators or moderator variables in models that explained behavioral and developmental problems in early childhood.

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Spanking and Corporal Punishment Parenting Practices and Child Development: A Systematic Review

Avezum

Altafim

Linhares

2022

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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“…Several studies conceptualized the belief in divine punishment as a distinct dimension of religiosity, but did not focus on its associations with parenting. This belief was associated with a generalized authority orientation, obedience orientation in parenting, and a lack of tolerance (Alsarhi et al, 2019; Dumas & Nissley-Tsiopinis, 2006; Duriez et al, 2009; Johnson et al, 2015; Mahoney et al, 2008; Murray-Swank et al, 2006). Thus, the role of the belief in divine punishment in predicting parenting behaviors that are known to be associated with negative outcomes in children merits an emphasis on this dimension of religious belief, alongside other dimensions that include beliefs in the existence and benevolence of the divine and participation in religious rituals.…”

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Nuanced associations of maternal religious beliefs and patriarchal values with children’s academic achievement.

Guler¹

2023

Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

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This study examined the associations of three different measures of maternal religiosity representing symbolic and literal beliefs (subjective symbolic religiosity, belief in divine punishment, and having received formal Quranic training) with the children’s academic achievement at age 7. We used data from a 5-year longitudinal study of a nationally representative cohort of children in Turkey (N = 1,052, 44.6% female), a non-Western, industrialized country with a majority Muslim population. We estimated a model where maternal religiosity had direct and mediated associations with children’s achievement. The mediators were measures of patriarchal attitudes and practices, and parenting behaviors (provision of learning materials, academically stimulating parenting, and harsh parenting). Maternal subjective symbolic religiosity was positively associated with the child’s academic achievement. Maternal belief in divine punishment and patriarchal hierarchy in the family, however, were negatively associated with academically supportive parenting and positively associated with harsh parenting. The negative consequences of the belief in divine punishment differed by socioeconomic status (SES). In families of high SES, if the mothers’ belief in divine punishment was strong, the amount of learning materials provided to them was similar to those provided to their peers of low SES. Although maternal symbolic religiosity was positively associated with parenting and children’s academic achievement, maternal belief in divine punishment emerged as a risk factor. Furthermore, differential associations of maternal religiosity and patriarchal attitudes with parenting behaviors underscored the need to consider their differential impacts on the family.

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“…One study that examined mothers' religiosity as a major cultural factor in the impact of harsh physical parenting on the behavioral problems of children showed that there was no direct correlation between harsh physical parenting and maternal religiosity and children's behavioral issues. However, it was found that the positive association between harsh physical parenting and children's behavior problems is stronger when parents are more religious (Alsarhi, Prevoo et al, 2019). A study done on female genital cutting (FGC) behavior in four governorates discovered that FGC was prevalent in 48% mothers, while daughters' FGC was 34%.…”

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Research progress of health care in Yemeni children during the war: review

Moeed

Al-Sanabani

Annuzaili³

et al. 2022

Prim Health Care Res Dev

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Background: Yemen crisis, which has been going on for more than six years, represents one of the most gruesome human plights in the modern history, especially children. Objectives: This research aimed to present a comprehensive view of Yemeni children’s studies during the ongoing war period, to come up with a comprehensive base that concerns humanitarians, researchers, decision-makers, and general public at large about the reality of the predicament of Yemeni child. Method: We searched databases and identified 373 articles, of which 68 were included in this review. Review of literature between 2014 and 2020 is taken from academic sources, multilateral organizations, donors, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. The data are analyzed by date and governorates. Results: We chose 68 articles and divided them according to the diseases and health conditions as follows: infectious diseases (15 studies), non-infectious diseases (10 studies), blood-related diseases (7 studies), oral and dental problems (12 studies), accidents and injuries (2 studies), health system (16 studies), family and community (6 studies). Moreover, the studies were divided geographically as follows: 7 studies that were almost comprehensive for all governorates; additional studies were conducted for Amanat Al Asimah (21 studies), Taiz (12 studies), Aden and Al Hudaydah (7 studies for each), Dhamar and Ibb (6 studies for each), Abyan and Lahij (2 study for each). As for Al Bayda, Marib, Sana’a, and Socotra, each of them had one study. Conclusion: Our assessment revealed that the ongoing Yemen crisis is underrated and largely neglected. The studies conducted so far do match the ground reality both in terms of inclusiveness and numbers.

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Maternal Harsh Physical Parenting and Behavioral Problems in Children in Religious Families in Yemen

Cited by 5 publications

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Spanking and Corporal Punishment Parenting Practices and Child Development: A Systematic Review

Spanking and Corporal Punishment Parenting Practices and Child Development: A Systematic Review

Nuanced associations of maternal religious beliefs and patriarchal values with children’s academic achievement.

Research progress of health care in Yemeni children during the war: review

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