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Distinguishing between Poor/Dysfunctional Parenting and Child Emotional Maltreatment
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Wolfe, David A.; McIsaac, Caroline – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2011
Objective: This paper was intended to distinguish between poor parenting and child emotional maltreatment (CEM), to inform child welfare and public health policymakers of the need for differentiated responses. Methods: Scientific literature was integrated with current practice and assumptions relating to poor/dysfunctional parenting and child…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Child Abuse, Child Rearing, Parenting Styles
Cognitive and Emotional Differences between Abusive and Non-Abusive Fathers
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Francis, Karen J.; Wolfe, David A. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2008
Objective: Abusive fathers perpetrate a substantial portion of child physical abuse. Despite this, little is known about how they differ from non-abusive fathers. This study compared a broad range of cognitive and affective factors between physically abusive and non-abusive fathers. Methods: Abusive (n = 24) and non-abusive (n = 25) fathers…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Parenting Styles, Mental Health, Child Rearing
Behavioral Comparisons of Children from Abusive and Distressed Families.
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Wolfe, David A.; Mosk, Mark D. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1983
Investigated the problem behaviors of a group of abused children and examined parental reports of behavioral strengths and weaknesses. The results showed that abused children displayed more behavior problems and fewer social competencies than normals. Behavior patterns of abused children closely resembled those shown by children from distressed…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Child Rearing, Children
A Competency-Based Parent Training Program for Child Abusers.
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Wolfe, David A.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1981
Evaluated an intervention program for child abusers using multiple outcome criteria and extended follow-up. Findings indicated that training abusive parents in child-management and self-control techniques resulted in improvements in parenting skills. A one-year follow-up found no incidences of child abuse among treatment families reported to or…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Child Abuse, Child Rearing, Competency Based Education
Service Delivery Modifications in Behavior Therapy Programs for Families At-Risk for Abuse and Neglect.
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Wolfe, David A.; Manion, Ian G. – 1986
Standard procedures for teaching child management skills to parents may be inadequate for disadvantaged populations. The Parent/Child Early Education Program was developed to serve parents at risk of child abuse. Parent and child variables were measured at pretest in 41 families referred to this program. A profile of the families revealed that, in…
Descriptors: Attrition (Research Studies), Child Abuse, Child Rearing, Disadvantaged
Early Intervention for Parents at Risk of Child Abuse and Neglect: A Preliminary Investigation.
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Wolfe, David A.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1988
Evaluated intervention programs for parents and children at risk of child maltreatment. Thirty mother-child dyads were assigned to an information group offered by the child protection agency or behavioral parent training in addition to this. Parenting risk and child behavior problems improved for mothers receiving parent training. Child-rearing…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Change, Behavioral Objectives, Child Abuse