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Peer reviewedEk, Carl A.; Steelman, Lala Carr – Youth and Society, 1988
Interviews with runaways reveals the following stages of a runaway episode: (1) problematic relationships at home, characterized by violence, power struggles, sibling favoritism, and a lack of love; (2) the fight, which includes a transgression and a parental threat; and (3) running away, where the youth must manage fear and handle logistical…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes, Conflict, Family Environment
Peer reviewedGullette, Lyn Cobin – Youth and Society, 1987
Maritally violent families are examined. Two types of violent families are described. Type I families use violence to establish a hierarchy and maintain control over members. In type II families, violence is used to express anger or to react to stress. Both types may cause behavioral problems in the children. (VM)
Descriptors: Anger, Battered Women, Behavior Problems, Child Development
