scholarly journals Association of Different Forms of Child Maltreatment With Peer Victimization in Mexican Children and Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Martín-Babarro ◽  
M. Paz Toldos ◽  
Lorena Paredes-Becerra ◽  
Renzo Abregu-Crespo ◽  
Juan Fernández-Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Peer Victimization ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Family Context ◽  
Moderator Effect ◽  
The Family ◽  
Physical And Sexual Abuse

Objective: To examine the relationship between exposure to multiple forms of child abuse and neglect within the family context and peer victimization at school, accounting for the moderator effect of sex and educational level.Methods: Two thousand four hundred fifteen children and adolescents, aged 9 to 15 years, attending public schools in Mexico completed the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short Form and a modified version of the Olweus' Bully/Victim Questionnaire. We used linear regression models to assess the association of five different forms of child abuse (emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and emotional and physical negligence) with three forms of peer victimization (direct, indirect, and cyberbullying).Results: Direct forms of child abuse within the family (i.e., emotional, physical, and sexual abuse), but not neglect, were significantly and positively associated with a risk for peer victimization. In the fully adjusted models, emotional abuse was significantly associated with the three types of peer victimization: [indirect b = 0.48, t = 6.75, p < 0.001, direct (b = 0.47, t = 4.89, p < 0.001), and cyberbullying (b = 0.85, t = 5.45, p < 0. 001)]; while physical abuse was positive and significantly associated with direct victimization (b = 0.29, t = 3.28, p < 0.001). Boys suffering from sexual abuse within the family context showed higher levels of all subtypes of peer victimization. Students attending secondary school who suffered from sexual abuse showed higher levels of indirect victimization than did students attending primary schools.Conclusion: Child abuse within the family context seems to be associated with the risk of peer victimization. Preventive strategies to address bullying and promote resilience should take family factors into account. Interventions for high-risk families might be useful to prevent child multi-victimization.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Child Abuse as Manifested in Drawings and Narratives by Children and Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Limor Goldner ◽  
Rachel Lev-Wiesel ◽  
Bussakorn Binson
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Peer Victimization ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Mental States ◽  
Emotional Pain ◽  
Frequent Type ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
The Family ◽  
Type Of Abuse

Child abuse is an underreported phenomenon despite its high global prevalence. This study investigated how child abuse is perceived by children and adolescents as manifested in their drawings and narratives, based on the well-established notion that drawings serve as a window into children’s mental states. A sample of 97 Israeli children and adolescents aged 6–17 were asked to draw and narrate what child abuse meant to them. The drawings and narratives were coded quantitatively. The results indicated that participants did not perceive a distinction between abuse and violence and referred to them interchangeably. Almost half of the participants focused on emotional abuse. The most frequent type of abuse within the family was between parents and children, and the most frequent abuse outside the family was peer victimization. Most of the drawings were figurative and realistic and half of the drawings included words suggestive of the participants’ attempts to be heard and fully understood. The vast majority of drawings did not include the figure of the artist, about a third of the drawings employed dissociative techniques (i.e., included positive objects, were unrelated to abuse, used words alone, or did not follow the instructions), and almost half of the narratives were dissociative or characterized by negative resolution, describing feelings such as sadness, humiliation, and loneliness. These findings suggest the emotional pain associated with the abuse or violence and the use of dissociative mechanisms to bypass the pain. The findings are discussed in light of the literature on children’s disclosure.

Safeguarding children

2021 ◽  
pp. 175573802199585
Author(s):  
Sabana Shaikh ◽  
Rubena Ali Malik
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Healthcare Professional ◽  
Physical Abuse ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Multidisciplinary Meetings ◽  
The Family ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Psychological Harm

It is the duty of every healthcare professional to ensure they prioritise the welfare of a child by protecting them from physical or psychological harm. Forms of child abuse include physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. A child subjected to emotional abuse or neglect can present with ambiguous symptoms, making the abuse difficult to detect. Safeguarding concerns must be acted upon according to local procedures, guided by the child safeguarding lead and the practice safeguarding policy. Safeguarding multidisciplinary meetings can be an effective way of communicating with various professionals involved with the family.

scholarly journals La recrianza humanizada: Un giro a las relaciones de poder y al paradigma adultocéntrico en las instituciones de protección de niños, niñas y adolescentes en situación de vulneración de derechos

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Armando Zuluaga-Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Power Relations ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Power Relationships ◽  
Group Leadership ◽  
Families Of Origin ◽  
The Family ◽  
The University ◽  
The City

This reflection is based on the notes recorded in a field journal and its objective is to systematize the experience acquired as an educator in the Diagnostic and Derivation Center, operated by the University of Antioquia through the Grow with Dignity Project (Zuluaga, 2015-2016), attached to the Unit of Childhood, in the City of Medellín, Colombia, whose purpose is the immediate protection of children and adolescents in situations of violation of rights. We will analyze, here, the power relations that are established within the adult-centered paradigm; we will reveal the genesis of child abuse in these relations, and we will see how these normalized practices in the upbringing of children by their families of origin permeate the protection institutions that have been created to accomplish processes of restoration of rights. When unequal power relationships are instituted and legitimated within the family, the hegemony of adults over childhood is consolidated, and the latter ends up being objectified, like this normalizing their abuse. These relational paradigms are also susceptible to reproduction in educational institutions, including those aimed at the protection of children in situations of violation of rights. We will suggest a proposal called humanized reeducation, which is indicated for group leadership in protection institutions, a task entrusted to educators.

scholarly journals Prevalence and correlates of physical and sexual abuse in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder

2009 ◽  
Vol 112 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 144-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soledad Romero ◽  
Boris Birmaher ◽  
David Axelson ◽  
Tina Goldstein ◽  
Benjamin I. Goldstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Physical And Sexual Abuse

scholarly journals The Many Faces of Child Emotional Maltreatment

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ami Rokach ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Emotional Maltreatment ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
The Many ◽  
Physical And Sexual Abuse

Emotional maltreatment is a form of child abuse that may leave no physical scars, but has deep and long-term consequences. When compared to the effects of physical and sexual abuse, its impact has been historically neglected by researchers, despite its existence in all other forms of maltreatment. Beyond its recipient, the alarming effects of emotional abuse are believed to overcome even trans-generational barriers within the household. This poses great risks to the developmental outcomes of children having undergone these circumstances and their future kin. As such, this brief review will describe the signs of emotional maltreatment, its effects, and what can be done to address it.

Development and Validation of a Child Physical and Sexual Abuse Prevention Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 947-955
Author(s):  
Erika L. Thompson ◽  
Ashvita Garg ◽  
Katharine Collier Esser ◽  
Deborah Caddy ◽  
Sarah Matthes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Abuse Prevention ◽  
Validity Scales ◽  
Divergent Validity ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Physical And Sexual Abuse

Objective: School-based child abuse primary prevention programs are delivered across the country; however, a validated measurement tool that is feasible to deliver to students is unavailable. The purpose of this study was to describe the development and validation of a measurement tool for knowledge and skills related to the primary prevention of child physical and sexual abuse. Methods: Two elementary schools and 404 students participated. Students completed 5 instruments: the Play it Safe!® scale, 2 scales related to abuse prevention, and 2 unrelated scales. For assessment of the convergent and divergent validity, correlations were estimated and corresponding p-values in SAS version 9.4. Results: For the Play it Safe!® scale, the mean score was 10.87 out of 14 potential points (SD = 2.73; higher scores = higher knowledge). The internal consistency of the scale was adequate with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.77. We found strong correlations for the 2 convergent validity scales, and weak correlations for the 2 divergent validity scales. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the divergent and convergent validity of a child abuse primary prevention knowledge scale that can be used in school-settings and can assist in the measurement of primary prevention knowledge.

Abuse of mentally handicapped adults

1990 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 608-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila B. Cooke
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Mentally Handicapped ◽  
Mental Handicap ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Personal Involvement ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Physical And Sexual Abuse

In spite of all the publicity in recent years about child abuse, very little mention has been made of another group of people who are also very vulnerable to abuse, namely adults with a mental handicap. Although chronologically adults, and therefore not susceptible to the laws designed to protect children, they may be functioning intellectually and emotionally at a much lower level. Because they are often dependent on other people for many aspects of their care, this makes them vulnerable to physical and sexual abuse and neglect. Difficulties with speech and communication may render them unable to inform anyone of their plight or ask for help, therefore many problems remain hidden. Personal involvement in one such case made me aware of this problem and the current lack of legal protection for this group of people. I therefore undertook a national survey in order to gain more information on the prevalence of abuse, factors associated with it, and possible legal solutions.

scholarly journals Watching TV with family

Comunicar ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (31) ◽  
pp. 121-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armanda Matos
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Family Context ◽  
Family Mediation ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Family ◽  
Television Plays ◽  
Watching Tv

Nowadays television plays an important role in the socialization of children and adolescents, by making available a wide range of models of behaviour. However, watching television is an activity that takes place, mainly, in a family context. Therefore, the family has an important mediating role. A study conducted in Coimbra with students from the 4th, 6th and 8th grades, suggests that family mediation should be more intentional and more frequent, in order to promote the development of active and critical TV viewers. La televisión desempeña un papel fundamental en la socialización de la infancia, proporcionando desde muy pronto un amplio repertorio de pautas de conductas. La familia es el primer contexto en el que se genera el contacto con el medio televisivo. En este trebajo se recoge un estudio realizado en la ciudad portuguesa de Coimbra, con alumnos de 4, 6 y 8 años, a través de un cuestionario de hábitos televisivo, cin una muestra de 820 alumnos en el que se concluye que la televisión debería ser un instrumento más rentabilizado en la familia con fines educativos. A televisão desempenha um papel fundamental na socialização das crianças, proporcionando desde cedo um amplo leque de modelos de comportamento. A família é o primeiro contexto em que o contacto com este medium ocorre, pelo que deve constituir-se como mediadora da relação que a criança estabelece com a televisão. Um estudo efectuado em Coimbra, com alunos dos 4º, 6º e 8º anos, sugere que o uso da televisão pela família pode e deve ser mais rentabilizado pa a fins educativos.

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