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Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review
Gepubliceerd in: Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review 4/2008

01-12-2008

Parents Who Abuse: What Are They Thinking?

Auteurs: Alexandra C. Seng, Ronald J. Prinz

Gepubliceerd in: Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review | Uitgave 4/2008

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Abstract

Child abuse is a major social concern around the world. Important to tackling the problem is an understanding of the mechanisms contributing to abusive parenting. This article brings together research on the cognitive variables associated with abusive or high-risk parenting. Considered are dysfunctional child-centered and parent-centered cognitions as potentially critical correlates of abusive behavior. The development of dysfunctional cognitions is also explored. Cognitive vulnerabilities alone are typically not sufficient for the occurrence of abuse. Interactions with additional factors, such as an ability to inhibit aggression, problem-solving capabilities, parenting skills, social isolation, and societal context are examined.
volgende artikel A Review and Reconceptualization of Social Aggression: Adaptive and Maladaptive Correlates
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Metagegevens
Titel
Parents Who Abuse: What Are They Thinking?
Auteurs
Alexandra C. Seng
Ronald J. Prinz
Publicatiedatum
01-12-2008
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review / Uitgave 4/2008
Print ISSN: 1096-4037
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2827
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-008-0035-y