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Predictors of Adult Attitudes Toward Corporal Punishment of ChildrenLaval University, Quebec, Canada, marie-helene.gagne{at}psy.ulaval.ca
Sherbrooke University, Quebec, Canada
Sherbrooke University, Quebec, Canada
Laval University, Quebec, Canada This study identifies predictors of favorable attitudes toward spanking. Analyses were performed with survey data collected from a representative sample of 1,000 adults from Quebec, Canada. According to this survey, a majority of respondents endorsed spanking, despite their recognition of potential harm associated with corporal punishment (CP) of children. The prediction model of attitudes toward spanking included demographics, experiencing or witnessing various forms of family violence and abuse in childhood, and perceived frequency of physical injuries resulting from CP. Spanking was the most reported childhood experience (66.4%), and most violence and abuse predictors were significantly and positively correlated. Older respondents who were spanked in childhood and who believed that spanking never or seldom results in physical injuries were the most in favor of spanking. On the other hand, respondents who reported more severe physical violence or psychological abuse in childhood were less in favor of spanking. Findings are discussed in terms of prevention of CP and family coercion cycle.
Key Words: attitudes • child abuse • child discipline • corporal punishment • parenting practices • spanking • survey
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 22, No. 10,
1285-1304 (2007) |
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