Abstract The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread across the United States, resulting in
significant changes in almost all aspects daily life. These changes place parents at …

A parental history of experiencing child maltreatment is an important risk factor in several
etiological theories of child maltreatment. In the past, two reviews have been conducted on …

This third edition of Family Communication carefully examines state-of-the art research and
theories of family communication and family relationships. In addition to presenting …

The prevalence and impact of child maltreatment make the scientific investigation of this
phenomenon a matter of vital importance. Prior research has examined associations …

Background While intimate partner violence (IPV) has well documented impact on women
and children, few interventions have been tested for mothers and children in the domestic …

Research has demonstrated the predictive effect of maternal childhood maltreatment on
adolescent internalizing problems. However, few studies have explored the mediating …

Specialized literature points consistently to the relevance of parental stress in parenting
practices and in the risk of child abuse. At the same time, it is known that socioeconomic …

Background Emotional maltreatment is the most pervasive but least studied form of abuse.
Objective In the present study, we examined the role of emotion reactivity and emotion …

Efforts to identify targets that could be instrumental for child abuse prevention programs
have often implicated stress as a key risk factor. However, existing research has not …

Parents who experienced maltreatment in childhood may be at an increased risk of
presenting abusive or neglectful behavior toward their own children. Research suggests …