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Benedict, Mary I.; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1992
Analysis of questionnaires completed by 257 parents of children with multiple disabilities (of which 25 had previously substantiated maltreatment reports) on perceptions of stress and burden of care found no relationship between a history of child maltreatment and currently perceived stress levels. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Rearing, Comparative Analysis, Coping
Peer reviewedBenedict, Mary I.; And Others – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1996
This study compared the characteristics, health, and functioning parameters of 78 children with substantiated maltreatment in an urban foster care program. Compared to nonmaltreated controls, children sexually abused while in care were significantly more likely to have mental health and developmental problems. Physical abuse and neglect while in…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Health, Children, Developmental Delays
