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… Trauma-Related Symptoms in Neglected Preschoolers and Affective Quality of Mother-Child Communication 2011 … examined the relationship between neglect in childhood and the manifestation of trauma-related symptoms during the … included 105 children, including 72 non-neglected children and 33 children who had experienced neglect, all of whom … This study examined the relationship between neglect in childhood and the manifestation of trauma-related symptoms during the preschool period. The final sample included 105 children, including 72 non-neglected children and 33 children who had experienced neglect, all of whom were from a Caucasian Francophone population living in Quebec. The neglected children were recruited from child protection…
… social stress in adolescents: Role of depression severity and child maltreatment 2011 Authors Harkness, Kate Stewart, … between child maltreatment, depression severity, and cortisol responding in adolescents. Cortisol is a … in Ontario. The sample included adolescents with depression and those without depression. All participants received: a … This study examined the relationship between child maltreatment, depression severity, and cortisol responding in adolescents. Cortisol is a hormone that has been implicated in depressive disorders. This study utilized a psychological challenge paradigm entitled the Trier Social Stress Test to examine cortisol responses (TSST; Kirschbaum et al., 1993). Participants included 71 individuals ages 12…
… in the association between parental psychological distress and psychosocial maladjustment in adolescence 2010 Authors … the association between parental psychological distress and adolescent maladjustment, examining adolescent internalizing and externalizing disorders, substance use, and alcohol … This study sought to examine the association between parental psychological distress and adolescent maladjustment, examining adolescent internalizing and externalizing disorders, substance use, and alcohol consumption. The authors then controlled for socioeconomic factors and tested the relevance of adolescent self-esteem, parental emotional support, and extra-familial support as mediators in the…
… The association between childhood physical abuse and heart disease in adulthood: Findings from a … examining the relationship between childhood physical abuse and a variety of negative mental and physical health outcomes in adulthood, the relationship … The authors identify physical abuse in childhood as an important early life stressor. Although research has been conducted examining the relationship between childhood physical abuse and a variety of negative mental and physical health outcomes in adulthood, the relationship between childhood physical abuse and heart disease has not been studied extensively. This study used data from the 2005…
… Men's and women's childhood sexual abuse and victimization in adult partner relationships: A study of … 2048 This article examined childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and socio-demographic characteristics as risk factors for … This article examined childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and socio-demographic characteristics as risk factors for intimate partner violence (IPV) through secondary data analyses of the 1999 Canadian General Social Survey on victimization. Data were collected using a random digit dial survey of households with telephones in Canada. For the purposes of the present analyses, only those Survey…
… Universal child care, maternal labor supply, and family well-being 2008 Authors Baker, Michael Gruber, … sample from The National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY). Five waves of survey data from Québec … mothers in the labour force, the use of paid and unpaid child care services, and outcomes for children … Changes to the labour force have correlated with an increase in the proportion of children requiring child care services. The majority of children receiving non-parental care in Canada are from families in which both parents are employed. In Canada, subsidies for child care typically vary according to family income; however, from 1997 to 2000 the province of Québec implemented a universally…
… Cognitive and Emotional Differences Between Abusive and Non-Abusive Fathers 2008 Authors Francis, Karen J. … 867 There is a need for greater understanding of the characteristics of abusive fathers and … There is a need for greater understanding of the characteristics of abusive fathers and appropriate interventions as fathers perpetrate a substantial portion of child physical abuse in North America. The present study examined differences between abusive and non-abusive fathers on a broad range of demographic, cognitive, and affective factors Twenty-four abusive fathers, all with a record of…
… The link between maltreatment and juvenile firesetting: Correlates and underlying mechanisms 2008 Authors Root, Carol MacKay, … Joanna Del Bove, Giannetta Warling, Diane Child Abuse and Neglect, Volume 32, Issue 2, pp. 161-176 340 This … This Toronto-based study looked at a group of juvenile firesetters aged 4-17 years, and their caregivers. Within the group of firesetters (n=205), children with a history of maltreatment were compared to children with no history of maltreatment. Results showed that the presence of maltreatment is a risk factor that contributes to a more severe course of setting fires. The findings suggest that…
… Continuity and Pathways from Aggression in Childhood to Family Violence … suggests that early patterns of aggressive behaviour and conduct disorder are predictive of later violent behaviour, including domestic violence and child maltreatment. This study used Structural Equation … A growing body of research suggests that early patterns of aggressive behaviour and conduct disorder are predictive of later violent behaviour, including domestic violence and child maltreatment. This study used Structural Equation Modeling to test the hypothesis that maladaptive behaviour patterns in childhood may influence the later life functioning of individuals through a variety of pathways…
… Canadian children and youth in care: The cost of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum … Care Forum, 11, 1-14. 2805 The exact prevalence of children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) who … in a significant economic cost. Federal, provincial, and territorially reported statistics informed the estimated … The exact prevalence of children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) who live in out-of-home care in Canada is unknown. The current study hypothesized that the prevalence of children living in out-of-home care in Canada with FASD is higher than the general population, resulting in a significant economic cost. Federal, provincial, and territorially reported statistics informed…