Rethinking Child Maltreatment: Children’s Perceptions of Physical and Emotional Maltreatment—Initial Findings

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayelet Rosenthal ◽  
Asher Ben-Arieh
Keyword(s):  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Emotional Maltreatment ◽  
Children's Perceptions ◽  
Children’S Perceptions

Parents’ and children’s perceptions of child maltreatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 395-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Lev-Wiesel ◽  
Nadia Massrawa ◽  
Bussakorn Binson
Keyword(s):  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Young Person ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Children's Perceptions ◽  
Children’S Perceptions ◽  
Violent Behaviors ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Ethical Approval

Summary Child maltreatment is under-reported despite its high prevalence. It ranges from one-third to one-half lifetime exposure to violence. This points out to the issue of laypersons’ perceptions of what is child maltreatment and at what severity should it be reported. The current study sought to examine children and youth versus parents’ perceptions of child maltreatment. Following ethical approval, 259 children and youth between the ages 9 and 14 and 229 parents were administered anonymous questionnaire that included demographics and The Perception of Child Maltreatment Severity Scale. Statistically significant differences between children and youth, and adults in perception of child maltreatment in general were observed. Findings Results indicated that the groups differ in the severity attributed to emotional abuse and sexual abuse. In addition, unlike parents, children and youth perceived exposure of embarrassing photos via Internet and silent treatment by peers to be severe whereas parents perceived sexual molestation to be most severe behavior. Applications The study findings were discussed in light of the cultural gap between children and parents. Practically, the gap between parents’ and children’s perceptions of child maltreatment indicates the need for parents and professionals to look beyond their own perceptions and be alert to experiences of victimization a young person may have. This might assist professionals in developing an intervention program to increase children’s awareness of violent behaviors and decrease the gap between generations in terms of the perceptions gap.

Children's Perceptions Regarding the Consequences of Divorce

1986 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Plunkett ◽  
M. Schaefer ◽  
N. Kalter ◽  
K. Okla ◽  
S. Schreier
Keyword(s):  
Children's Perceptions ◽  
Children’S Perceptions

Children's Perceptions of AIDS

1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Fassler ◽  
K. McQueen ◽  
P. Duncan ◽  
L. Copeland
Keyword(s):  
Children's Perceptions ◽  
Children’S Perceptions

Children's perceptions of parental rearing in White and Hispanic families

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariz Rojas ◽  
Kent K. Alipour ◽  
Kristelle Malval ◽  
Esther Davila ◽  
Vanessa Fernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hispanic Families ◽  
Children's Perceptions ◽  
Children’S Perceptions ◽  
Parental Rearing

Children's perceptions of the acceptability of lies

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea M. Buonaugurio ◽  
Katrina Rufino ◽  
Cindy Arrunda ◽  
Megan Brunet ◽  
Victoria Talwar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children's Perceptions ◽  
Children’S Perceptions

Children's Perceptions of Families: What Do They Really Think?

2006 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 060721070539008-??? ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Rigg ◽  
Jan Pryor
Keyword(s):  
Children's Perceptions ◽  
Children’S Perceptions

Children's Perceptions of Healthful Eating and Physical Activity

2010 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Lisa Penner Protudjer ◽  
Gail Marchessault ◽  
Anita Luba Kozyrskyj ◽  
Allan Barry Becker
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Children's Perceptions ◽  
Children’S Perceptions ◽  
Dietary Behaviours ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Purposeful Selection ◽  
Common Barriers

Purpose: Healthful lifestyle habits established in childhood may continue through adulthood. Such habits may also be effective in preventing or reversing overweight and obesity. However, little is known about children's perceptions of healthful eating and physical activity. Thus, we sought a better understanding of how children perceive healthful eating and physical activity. Methods: A purposeful selection was made of Winnipeg, Manitoba, boys (n=23) and girls (n=22) aged 11 to 12 years. The children were interviewed using a semi-structured, indepth interview guide. Data were analyzed using thematic coding. Results: Although healthful eating was seen as necessary for health, high-fat, high-sugar foods were a source of pleasure and enjoyed during social times. Physical activity was a way of spending time with friends, either through active play or watching sports. Boys viewed screen time and homework as barriers to physical activity, while girls identified no common barriers. Children viewed physical activity as easier than healthful eating, describing the former as “play” and “fun.” Conclusions: Knowing how children think about food choices will further our understanding of the disconnect between nutrition knowledge and dietary behaviours. Understanding conflicting pressures that influence children's healthful lifestyles may enhance communication about these topics among parents, educators, and children.

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