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Examining Pregnant Women's Hostile Attributions About Infants as a Predictor of Offspring Maltreatment

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Child maltreatment is a serious public health problem that disproportionately affects infants and toddlers. In the interest of informing prevention and intervention efforts, this study examined pregnant women’s attributions about infants as a risk factor for child maltreatment and harsh parenting during their children’s first and second years. We also provide specific methods for practitioners to assess hostile attributions.

Source: Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

DOI: 10.17615/5j42-b289

Authors: Reznick, J. Steven, Berlin, Lisa J., Dodge, Kenneth A.

Language: English

Topic: Child Abuse and Trauma

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health

Award: Mental Health Prevention Science for Child Maltreatment