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Ecological Correlates of Neglect in Infants and Toddlers

Authors :
Connell-Carrick, Kelli
Scannapieco, Maria
Source :
Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 2006 21(3):299-316.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Infants and toddlers are more likely to be victims of neglect than any other form of maltreatment. Infants and toddlers are at highest risk of fatality because of maltreatment and experience behavioral, social, academic, medical, and cognitive consequences of neglect during their most formative years. Within an ecological framework, this study examines the correlates of the substantiation of neglect in children 0 to 36 months of age. Using an ex post facto to design a random sample of 148 child protective services cases, bivariate analysis revealed significant differences in families who were substantiated for neglect in the areas of child characteristics, home environment, social environment, caregiver, and maltreatment situations. Multivariate analysis found children who were substantiated for neglect were exposed to greater environmental dangers and had caregivers who had poor parenting skills. Implications for practice and future research are discussed. (Contains 3 tables.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0886-2605
Volume :
21
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ735057
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260505282884