Methodological challenges in measuring child maltreatment

Fallon, Barbara; Trocmé, Nico; Fluke, John D.; MacLaurin, Bruce; Tonmyr, Lil; Yuan, Ying-Ying T.

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2009.08.008

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“…This may be caused by the fact that CEA has not been a focus of research until recently. In addition, it may be more difficult to define and measure CEA when compared to other types of abuse such as physical abuse (Fallon et al, 2010). Lastly, child emotional maltreatment is less likely to be captured by official records data.…”

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The Mediating Effect of Hostility Toward Women on the Relationship Between Childhood Emotional Abuse and Sexual Violence Perpetration

Vivolo-Kantor¹,

DeGue

DiLillo

et al. 2013

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Some evidence suggests that childhood emotional abuse (CEA) may serve as a risk factor for sexual violence (SV) perpetration; however, little is known about the mechanisms by which CEA may influence SV. This study examined the relationship between CEA and SV by assessing the mediating role of hostility toward women (HTW) in a sample of adjudicated adult males (N = 360). Approximately 1 in 5 participants was classified as sexually violent based on self-reported behavior and/or criminal records. Results indicated that CEA significantly predicted HTW and SV, and HTW significantly predicted SV. As hypothesized, the relationship between CEA and SV was no longer significant after controlling for HTW, supporting the role of HTW as a mediator between CEA and SV. Efforts that aim to prevent CEA or that address early aggressive attitudes or behavior toward women may have a positive impact on preventing or reducing SV.

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confidence: 99%

The Mediating Effect of Hostility Toward Women on the Relationship Between Childhood Emotional Abuse and Sexual Violence Perpetration

Vivolo-Kantor¹,

DeGue

DiLillo

et al. 2013

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“…Some studies collect information on CSA directly from victims, usually retrospectively from adult survivors of CSA (Fergusson et al 2008). Other studies are based on indirect surveys among professionals and service providers (Trocmé et al 2010;Sedlak et al 2010; Australian Institute for Health and Welfare 2010; US Department of Health & Human Services 2010), or on compilations from various official databases (e.g. National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect 2011).…”

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“…Given the fact that CSA is usually clandestine by nature, reliably assessing the incidence of CSA poses a number of methodological challenges (Trocmé 2008;Fallon et al 2010). Some studies collect information on CSA directly from victims, usually retrospectively from adult survivors of CSA (Fergusson et al 2008).…”

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The tip of the iceberg. Incidence of disclosed cases of child sexual abuse in Switzerland: results from a nationwide agency survey

Maier

Mohler‐Kuo

Landolt

et al. 2013

Int J Public Health

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OBJECTIVES: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is considered a major risk factor for a variety of health problems both in childhood and in later adult life. While population-based surveys aim to establish the real incidence rates of CSA by interviewing potential (past) victims, agency surveys focus on the rates of CSA reported to the authorities. METHODS: We conducted a nationwide agency survey of CSA in Switzerland. Data were collected from 350 agencies through an anonymous online form during a 6-month period. For data collection, we used a modified version of the case reporting form translated from the American National Incidence Study (NIS-4). RESULTS: About 2.68 cases of CSA per 1,000 children per year are disclosed to agencies (1.11 in males, 4.33 in females). This is roughly twice the average incidence rate reported in methodologically similar studies from Canada, the US, and Australia. CONCLUSIONS: In Switzerland, the majority of disclosed cases of CSA are handled by specialized yet semi-public agencies instead of public child welfare agencies or penal authorities. This fact might explain the higher disclosure rates.

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“…Entre as modalidades de maus-tratos infantis, a negligência infantil é a modalidade mais recorrente em diversos países, incluindo o Brasil (Bazon, 2008;Fallon et al, 2010;Ferreira, 2005;Hahm, Lee, Ozonoff, & Van Wert, 2010;Lacharité, Éthier, & Nolin, 2006;Mayer, Lavergne, Tourigny, & Wright, 2007;Pasian, 2012;Roque & Ferriani, 2007;Silvany, Siqueira, Rolim, & Cavalcante, 2011;Slack, Holl, McDaniel, Yoo, & Bolger, 2004;Theodore et al, 2007). Apesar da elevada incidência e de estar associada a consequências negativas em diversos aspectos do desenvolvimento (Corso & Fertig, 2010;Mathews & Bross, 2008;O'Donnell, Scott, & Stanley, 2008;Pasian, 2012;Pires & Miyazaki, 2005), a negligência infantil ainda tem sido pouco pesquisada na realidade brasileira.…”

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Negligência infantil a partir do Child Neglect Index aplicado no Brasil

Pasian¹,

Bazon²,

Pasian³

et al. 2015

Psicol. Reflex. Crit.

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ResumoEste estudo objetivou descrever a utilização do Child Neglect Index para identifi car casos de crianças negligenciadas por seus pais/cuidadores no contexto brasileiro. Após adaptação inicial à realidade sociocultural brasileira, o instrumento foi aplicado em três grupos de indivíduos, cada qual com 30 díades de crianças/pais, totalizando 90 díades (n=180), assim compostos: G1 (primeiro grupo) = casos ofi cialmente notifi cados por negligência infantil; G2 (segundo grupo) = casos suspeitos de negligência não notifi cados; G3 (terceiro grupo) = casos sem suspeita de negligência ou outra forma de maus-tratos (grupo de comparação); além de um quarto grupo de professoras dessas crianças (n=11). Os resultados apontaram altos escores no índice de negligência em G1 e G2, e baixos escores em G3, sugerindo presença de indicadores de falta de supervisão parental referentes a cuidados com alimentação, vestimenta, higiene, saúde física, saúde mental e educação nos dois primeiros grupos avaliados, comparativamente às crianças sem suspeita de maus-tratos. Os atuais achados empíricos, embora preliminares em termos de adaptação do Child Neglect Index ao contexto do Brasil, foram promissores ao sinalizar potencial do instrumento como recurso para detecção/confi rmação da negligência infantil, estimulando novas investigações e aprimoramento desse recurso técnico para favorecer adequada identifi cação e intervenção nesses casos. Palavras-chave: Maus-tratos infantis, desenvolvimento da criança, relações pais-fi lhos, negligência infantil, avaliação psicológica. AbstractThis study describes the use of Child Neglect Index to identify cases of children neglected by their parents/caregivers in the Brazilian context. After initial adaptation to the Brazilian sociocultural reality, the instrument was applied in three different groups. Each group is composed of 30 dyads of children/parents, totaling 90 dyads of participants (n=180). They are: G1 (fi rst group) = offi cially reported cases of child neglect; G2 (second group) = suspected cases of neglect, but not notifi ed; G3 (third group) = unsuspected cases of neglect or otherwise abuse (comparison group). There is also a fourth group composed of the children's teachers (n=11). The results showed high scores on the index of neglect in G1 and G2, but low scores in G3, suggesting the presence of indicators of lack of parental supervision regarding the care of food, clothing, hygiene, physical health, mental health and education in the fi rst two groups evaluated when compared to no suspicion of child maltreatment. The current empirical fi ndings, although preliminary in terms of adaptation of Child Neglect Index to the Brazilian context, were promising to signal the potential of the instrument as a resource for detection/confi rmation of child neglect. It stimulates further research and improvements in this technical resource to facilitate proper identifi cation and intervention in these cases. Keywords: Child abuse, child development, parent-child relationship, child neglect, psychol...

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Methodological challenges in measuring child maltreatment

Cited by 181 publications

References 15 publications

The Mediating Effect of Hostility Toward Women on the Relationship Between Childhood Emotional Abuse and Sexual Violence Perpetration

The Mediating Effect of Hostility Toward Women on the Relationship Between Childhood Emotional Abuse and Sexual Violence Perpetration

The tip of the iceberg. Incidence of disclosed cases of child sexual abuse in Switzerland: results from a nationwide agency survey

Negligência infantil a partir do Child Neglect Index aplicado no Brasil

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