Multiple Aspects of Maltreatment: Moving Toward a Holistic Framework

Scoyoc, Amanda Van; Wilen, Jessica S.; Daderko, Kate; Miyamoto, Sheridan

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16327-7_2

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“…The absence of validated structured measures that allow the severity assessment of multiple types of child maltreatment (Hovdestad et al, 2015) was also one of the main concerns of this work. Indeed, a common critique of past research on maltreatment is that focusing on single types of maltreatment in isolation fails to deal with the problem of co-occurring maltreatment types, thereby confounding the interpretation of results (Rivera et al, 2018;Van Scoyoc et al, 2015). This, in turn, may limit efforts to test etiological models, or to examine differential outcomes as a function of maltreatment type (Hovdestad et al, 2015;Jackson et al, 2014;Rivera et al, 2018).…”

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“…Besides, available instruments tend to be specifically designed to evaluate merely specific types of maltreatment practices, for instance, neglect (e.g., Ontario Child Neglect Index; Trocmé, 1996) or psychological maltreatment (e.g., Brassard, Hart, & Hardy, 1993), with scarce exceptions focused on a multidimensional perspective (e.g., Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scales; Strauss, Hamby, & Warren, 2003). Thus, most instruments do not allow assessing the co-occurrence of different maltreatment subtypes, which is often the case (Herrenkohl, 2005;Rivera et al, 2018;Van Scoyoc, Wilen, Daderko, & Miyamoto, 2015).…”

Section: Child Maltreatment Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Child Maltreatment Severity Questionnaire (MSQ) for Professionals: Development, Validity, and Reliability Evidence

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This article presents the development and validation of the child Maltreatment Severity Questionnaire (MSQ), aiming to contribute to increase the quality and efficiency of evaluation processes in the Child Protection System (CPS). To obtain a valid and reliable instrument, a set of studies was developed: Study 1—Based on two previous studies, the questionnaire was developed and the severity level of the items within maltreatment subtypes was assigned by 93 professionals from the welfare and CPS system. Consensus about the severity levels was assessed and described in terms of within-item reliability rankings; Study 2—The MSQ was filled out for 253 children and adolescents referred to the CPS. To ensure that the items within different subtypes of maltreatment were homogenous and had internal consistency, a reliability analysis was performed; Study 3—The MSQ was filled out for 1,000 children and adolescents referred to the CPS. This study involved testing validity evidence through an exploratory and a confirmatory factor analysis. We also analyzed the internal consistency, sensibility (i.e., sex and age differences) and concurrent validity of the MSQ. Findings support the adequacy and reliability of the MSQ to be used by CPS professionals in evaluating child maltreatment.

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Child Maltreatment Severity Questionnaire (MSQ) for Professionals: Development, Validity, and Reliability Evidence

2019

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“…A common critique of past research on maltreatment is that focusing on single types of maltreatment in isolation fails to deal with the problem of co-occurring maltreatment types, thereby confounding the interpretation of results (Van Scoyoc, Wilen, Daderko, & Miyamoto, 2015). Although the present review shows that some progress has been made to address this issue, the lack of studies including all five types of maltreatment shows that this significant limitation persists.…”

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Latent Classes of Maltreatment: A Systematic Review and Critique

2017

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This article reviews and critically evaluates available research on latent classes of maltreatment. Three major databases (PsycINFO, Web of Knowledge, and Academic Search Complete) were used to identify studies on latent classes of maltreatment published before June 1, 2016. Of 365 potentially relevant studies, 14 met inclusion criteria for review. Our analysis was guided by the following questions: (a) What observed indicators are being used to model classes of maltreatment? (b) What are the most commonly identified classes of maltreatment? and (c) What are the predictors and outcomes of classes of maltreatment? Across the studies, findings demonstrated how person-centered methods (i.e., latent class/profile analysis) may facilitate the study of maltreatment by concurrently addressing several methodological limitations common to the study of maltreatment, while also addressing heterogeneity in experiences of maltreatment. After providing an account of existing trends within the literature employing person-centered methodology in the study of maltreatment, we offer a critique of extant research, note recent methodological developments, and make numerous recommendations for future research using person-centered approaches to understanding maltreatment.

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“…In the present study, we focused on intergenerational continuity of maltreatment. In light of the fact that co-occurrence of two or more forms of child maltreatment in the same individual is frequent (Herrenkohl & Herrenkohl, 2009; Van Scoyoc, Wilen, Daderko, & Miyamoto, 2015), we examined intergenerational continuity regardless of whether parent and child experienced the same form(s) of maltreatment.…”

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Intergenerational continuity/discontinuity of child maltreatment among low-income mother–child dyads: The roles of childhood maltreatment characteristics, maternal psychological functioning, and family ecology

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Despite evidence of some intergenerational continuity of maltreatment, a notable proportion of parents maltreated in childhood do not perpetuate the cycle of maltreatment. The aim of this study was to identify factors that would distinguish mother–child dyads where intergenerational continuity was present from dyads characterized by intergenerational discontinuity. The sample included 193 children and their mothers, drawn from two populations: 74 maltreated children recruited through Child Protection Services and 119 nonmaltreated children recruited among low-income families. Factors investigated included maternal childhood maltreatment, psychological functioning, and family ecology. Compared to maltreated mothers who broke the cycle of maltreatment, those who perpetuated the cycle were more likely to have experienced childhood physical neglect and multitype maltreatment, and to experience sociodemographic risk, intimate partner violence, and lack of family support. Compared to nonmaltreated mothers who maintained a nonmaltreating child-rearing environment: (a) maltreated mothers who broke the cycle were more likely to experience residential instability and lack of family support, and (b) nonmaltreated mothers whose child was maltreated were more likely to experience sociodemographic risk and lack of family support. Maternal psychological functioning did not discriminate maltreatment groups. Lending empirical support to a diathesis-stress model of poor parenting, these findings suggest that family-ecology related stress, but not maternal psychological difficulties, may create additional burden that will precipitate the risk of maltreatment intergenerational continuity.

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Multiple Aspects of Maltreatment: Moving Toward a Holistic Framework

Cited by 10 publications

References 49 publications

Child Maltreatment Severity Questionnaire (MSQ) for Professionals: Development, Validity, and Reliability Evidence

Child Maltreatment Severity Questionnaire (MSQ) for Professionals: Development, Validity, and Reliability Evidence

Latent Classes of Maltreatment: A Systematic Review and Critique

Intergenerational continuity/discontinuity of child maltreatment among low-income mother–child dyads: The roles of childhood maltreatment characteristics, maternal psychological functioning, and family ecology

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