History of Maltreatment, Expectations of Children, Social Distancing, Stress, and Stress Management as Causes of Child Maltreatment Or Unsung Song

Authors

Diane Randolph, The College of Wooster

Abstract

This study examines if maltreaters are more likely than non-maltreaters to have histories of maltreatment, to have inappropriate expectations of their children, to be isolated from support networks, to experience great amounts of stress, and to have inabilities in handling stress appropriately. This was done by distributing questionnaires to 43 participants of Children Services of Wayne County's parenting classes. Results indicated that maltreaters are no more likely than non-maltreaters to have histories of child maltreatment, inappropriate expectations of their children, to be isolated form support networks, to experience great amounts of stress, and to handle their stress appropriately. They also found the variables history of maltreatment, expectations of children, isolation from support networks, stress, and stress handling to be insignificant predictors of maltreater status. Future research is suggested, focusing on the continuing of this study over a longer period of time in order to obtain a larger sample.

Advisor

Hurst, Charles

Department

Sociology and Anthropology

Recommended Citation

Randolph, Diane, "History of Maltreatment, Expectations of Children, Social Distancing, Stress, and Stress Management as Causes of Child Maltreatment Or Unsung Song" (1995). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 6298.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/6298

Publication Date

1995

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis