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Peer reviewedGelles, Richard J. – American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 1978
The article reports the results of a survey of a representative sample of 2,143 American families, designed to examine the incidence, modes, and patterns of child abuse. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Incidence, National Surveys, Parent Child Relationship
Wolfner, Glenn D.; Gelles, Richard J. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1993
This national survey of 5,941 households examined violence toward children, including the distribution of violence, how the nature of violence toward children is changing, the effectiveness of intervention and prevention efforts, where more prevention and treatment resources are currently needed, and identification of high-risk groups. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Identification, Incidence
Gelles, Richard J. – 1977
A study involving 1,146 families with children between 3 and 17 years old was conducted to assess the extent and cause of violence and aggression on children by their parents. Research regarding incidence, modes, and patterns of child abuse was reviewed and problems with various methods of data collection were examined. A household interview…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Child Abuse, Conflict
