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Peer reviewedSullivan, Cris M.; Bybee, Deborah; Juras, Jennifer; Nguyen, Huong; Allen, Nicole – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2000
This article reviews evidence that an abuser's relationship to the child (whether a biological father, stepfather/father figure, or nonfather figure) is an important variable in understanding a child's adjustment. Although the level of physical abuse did not differ by grouping, stepfathers were the most emotionally abusive and children reported…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Abuse, Emotional Abuse
