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Peer reviewedDaro, Deborah; Gelles, Richard J. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1992
Examines public attitudes toward parental discipline practices, incidences of parental practices, the public's support for and involvement in child abuse prevention efforts, and the public's perceptions of causes of child maltreatment. Found that most persons view physical punishment and repeated yelling and swearing at children as harmful.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Children
Peer reviewedPedrick-Cornell, Claire; Gelles, Richard J. – Family Relations, 1982
Discusses problems of definition of elderly abuse. Examines data and research on the rates of elderly abuse and factors found related to elderly abuse. Critiques theories developed to explain the abuse of the elderly. Presents recommendations for research and practice. (RC)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Definitions, Demography, Etiology
