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Stress, child-caregiver disability, and family dysfunction characteristics contributing to child abuse and maltreatment recurrence: a structural equation model.
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Children's Health Care . Oct-Dec2024, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p350-373. 24p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment (CANM) represents a significant public health threat. The study's goal was to identify factors contributing to CANM and its high recurrence. We utilized 2019–2020 National Child Abuse data to test a structural equation model of Child/Caregiver Disability variables; Home Instability variables; and CANM recurrence. We hypothesized a six-factor model with Home Instability as a mediator. Of 1,221,176 victims, 29.9% had a prior victimization. A four-factor, mediational structural equation model showed strong fit (GFI = 0.946, NFI = 0.919) and was superior to alternative models. The study provides a framework for community leaders to reduce CANM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02739615
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Children's Health Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179710181
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02739615.2023.2259302