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The Resource The primordial violence : spanking children, psychological development, violence, and crime, Murray A. Straus, University of New Hamshire, Emily M. Douglas, Bridgewater State University, Rose Anne Medeiros, Rice University

The primordial violence : spanking children, psychological development, violence, and crime, Murray A. Straus, University of New Hamshire, Emily M. Douglas, Bridgewater State University, Rose Anne Medeiros, Rice University

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Summary
"Why do parents hit those they love? What effect does it have on children? What can be done to end this pattern? These are some of the questions explored in The Primordial Violence. Featuring longitudinal data from over 7,000 U.S. families as well as results from a 32 nation study, the book presents the latest research on the extent to which spanking is used in different cultures and the subsequent effects of its use on children and on society. Evidence that shows the relationship between spanking and the subsequent slowing of cognitive development and increase in antisocial and criminal behavior is shown. Both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies are explored in an accessible fashion. An abundance of high quality research has produced findings that are highly consistent from study to study which show that spanking is a risk factor for aggressive behavior and other social and psychological problems. Because of these findings, the authors argue for policy changes and recommend a drastic reduction in the use of spanking. Policy and practical implications are explored in most chapters. The Primordial Violence highlights: the benefits of avoiding spanking such as the development of better interpersonal skills and higher academic achievement; the link between spanking and behavioral problems and crime; and the extent to which spanking is declining and why despite the unusually high level of agreement between numerous studies which found harmful effects from spanking, most parents continue to spank."--Publisher's description
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
First Edition.
Extent
xxix, 425 pages
Contents
  • Prevalence and social causes of spanking
  • The social and scientific context of research on spanking
  • Corporal punishment in the United States
  • Spanking in world perspective
  • There was an old woman who lived in a shoe
  • Approval of violence and spanking children
  • Spanking and child behavior problems
  • Chapter 6:the boomerang effect of spanking
  • Impulsive spanking, never spanking and child well-being
  • The child-to-mother bond and delinquency
  • Spanking and risky sex
  • Spanking and human capital
  • Mental ability
  • College graduation
  • Spanking and crime
  • What explains the link between spanking and assaulting a partner?
  • Assault and injury of dating partners by university students in 32 nations
  • Cultural context & the relation of spanking to crime
  • Spanking high risk children and adult crime
  • Sexual coercion and sexual assault
  • Social trends in spanking
  • The decline in approval of spanking
  • Why everyone spanks toddlers and what to do about it
  • Implications for crime and violence in society
  • Obstacles to accepting the evidence
  • A world without spanking
  • References
  • Appendix
Isbn
9781848729537
Instance
Label
The primordial violence : spanking children, psychological development, violence, and crime
Title
The primordial violence
Title remainder
spanking children, psychological development, violence, and crime
Statement of responsibility
Murray A. Straus, University of New Hamshire, Emily M. Douglas, Bridgewater State University, Rose Anne Medeiros, Rice University
Creator
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
"Why do parents hit those they love? What effect does it have on children? What can be done to end this pattern? These are some of the questions explored in The Primordial Violence. Featuring longitudinal data from over 7,000 U.S. families as well as results from a 32 nation study, the book presents the latest research on the extent to which spanking is used in different cultures and the subsequent effects of its use on children and on society. Evidence that shows the relationship between spanking and the subsequent slowing of cognitive development and increase in antisocial and criminal behavior is shown. Both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies are explored in an accessible fashion. An abundance of high quality research has produced findings that are highly consistent from study to study which show that spanking is a risk factor for aggressive behavior and other social and psychological problems. Because of these findings, the authors argue for policy changes and recommend a drastic reduction in the use of spanking. Policy and practical implications are explored in most chapters. The Primordial Violence highlights: the benefits of avoiding spanking such as the development of better interpersonal skills and higher academic achievement; the link between spanking and behavioral problems and crime; and the extent to which spanking is declining and why despite the unusually high level of agreement between numerous studies which found harmful effects from spanking, most parents continue to spank."--Publisher's description
Cataloging source
DLC
http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
1926-
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Straus, Murray A.
Dewey number
362.7/874
Index
index present
LC call number
BF575.A3
LC item number
S77 2014
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
NLM call number
  • 2014 G-635
  • WS 350
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Violence
  • Corporal punishment of children
  • Child rearing
  • Child abuse
  • Child Abuse
  • Punishment
  • Child Rearing
  • Child
  • Child Rearing
  • Child abuse
  • Child rearing
  • Corporal punishment of children
  • Violence
  • Gewalt
  • Straftat
  • Milieu
  • Jugendkriminalität
  • Entwicklung
  • Psychologie
Label
The primordial violence : spanking children, psychological development, violence, and crime, Murray A. Straus, University of New Hamshire, Emily M. Douglas, Bridgewater State University, Rose Anne Medeiros, Rice University
Instantiates
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Carrier category
volume
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Prevalence and social causes of spanking -- The social and scientific context of research on spanking -- Corporal punishment in the United States -- Spanking in world perspective -- There was an old woman who lived in a shoe -- Approval of violence and spanking children -- Spanking and child behavior problems -- Chapter 6:the boomerang effect of spanking -- Impulsive spanking, never spanking and child well-being -- The child-to-mother bond and delinquency -- Spanking and risky sex -- Spanking and human capital -- Mental ability -- College graduation -- Spanking and crime -- What explains the link between spanking and assaulting a partner? -- Assault and injury of dating partners by university students in 32 nations -- Cultural context & the relation of spanking to crime -- Spanking high risk children and adult crime -- Sexual coercion and sexual assault -- Social trends in spanking -- The decline in approval of spanking -- Why everyone spanks toddlers and what to do about it -- Implications for crime and violence in society -- Obstacles to accepting the evidence -- A world without spanking -- References -- Appendix
Control code
ocn809028387
Dimensions
23 cm
Edition
First Edition.
Extent
xxix, 425 pages
Isbn
9781848729537
Isbn Type
(pbk. : alk. paper)
Lccn
2013007416
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
System control number
  • (Sirsi) i9781848729537
  • (OCoLC)809028387
Label
The primordial violence : spanking children, psychological development, violence, and crime, Murray A. Straus, University of New Hamshire, Emily M. Douglas, Bridgewater State University, Rose Anne Medeiros, Rice University
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Carrier category
volume
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Prevalence and social causes of spanking -- The social and scientific context of research on spanking -- Corporal punishment in the United States -- Spanking in world perspective -- There was an old woman who lived in a shoe -- Approval of violence and spanking children -- Spanking and child behavior problems -- Chapter 6:the boomerang effect of spanking -- Impulsive spanking, never spanking and child well-being -- The child-to-mother bond and delinquency -- Spanking and risky sex -- Spanking and human capital -- Mental ability -- College graduation -- Spanking and crime -- What explains the link between spanking and assaulting a partner? -- Assault and injury of dating partners by university students in 32 nations -- Cultural context & the relation of spanking to crime -- Spanking high risk children and adult crime -- Sexual coercion and sexual assault -- Social trends in spanking -- The decline in approval of spanking -- Why everyone spanks toddlers and what to do about it -- Implications for crime and violence in society -- Obstacles to accepting the evidence -- A world without spanking -- References -- Appendix
Control code
ocn809028387
Dimensions
23 cm
Edition
First Edition.
Extent
xxix, 425 pages
Isbn
9781848729537
Isbn Type
(pbk. : alk. paper)
Lccn
2013007416
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
System control number
  • (Sirsi) i9781848729537
  • (OCoLC)809028387

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