The Psychological Maltreatment of Children--Technical Report

Psychological maltreatment is a common consequence of physical and sexual abuse but also may occur as a distinct entity. Until recently, there has been controversy regarding the definition and consequences of psychological maltreatment. Sufficient research and consensus now exist about the incidence...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2002-04, Vol.109 (4), p.e68-e68
Main Authors: Kairys, Steven W, Johnson, Charles F, Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Authoritarianism
Child
Child Abuse - psychology
Child Abuse - therapy
Child Abuse, Sexual - psychology
Child Abuse, Sexual - therapy
Education - methods
Humans
Pediatrics
Psychology, Child - methods
Self Concept
Treatment Failure
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Psychological maltreatment is a common consequence of physical and sexual abuse but also may occur as a distinct entity. Until recently, there has been controversy regarding the definition and consequences of psychological maltreatment. Sufficient research and consensus now exist about the incidence, definition, risk factors, and consequences of psychological maltreatment to bring this form of child maltreatment to the attention of pediatricians. This technical report provides practicing pediatricians with definitions and risk factors for psychological maltreatment and details how pediatricians can prevent, recognize, and report psychological maltreatment. Contemporary references and resources are provided for pediatricians and parents
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.109.4.e68