The use of corporal punishment and physical disciplinary techniques by Flemish mothers

IF 1.6 3区社会学 Q2 FAMILY STUDIES

Child & Family Social Work Pub Date : 2023-06-07 DOI:10.1111/cfs.13053

Johan Vanderfaeillie, Kaat Van Eynde, Elien Van Blyenbergh, Camille Verheyden, Erik Van Dooren, Frank Van Holen

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Abstract

Corporal punishment (CP) of children has many negative consequences, yet many parents still use CP to discipline their child. This study used an online questionnaire to determine the prevalence of CP among Flemish mothers, which specific physical disciplinary techniques (PDT) they consider CP and which PDT they use. In addition, the association of attitudes regarding CP, personal experiences with CP and cultural acceptance with the use of CP was examined. A total of 411 Flemish mothers with a child aged between 2 and 11 years participated in the study. About 38% of the mothers reported to use CP. In case of the use of PDT, they mostly used mild PDT. The results also show that there is a lack of consensus regarding the conceptualization of CP among Flemish mothers. Furthermore, positive attitudes towards the use of CP was a predictor of its use. Because the use of CP is associated with many negative consequences, it is important to set up prevention programmes to dissuade mothers form using of CP, to alter positive attitudes regarding CP and to raise awareness regarding the negative impact of CP on the development of children.

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佛兰德母亲使用体罚和身体管教手段的情况

对儿童实施体罚（CP）会产生许多负面影响，但许多父母仍然使用体罚来管教孩子。本研究通过在线问卷调查的方式，了解了弗拉芒母亲使用体罚的普遍程度、她们认为哪些具体的体罚方法（PDT）属于体罚，以及她们使用哪些体罚方法。此外，还研究了对 CP 的态度、使用 CP 的个人经历以及文化接受度与使用 CP 的关联。共有 411 名孩子年龄在 2-11 岁之间的佛兰德母亲参与了这项研究。约 38% 的母亲表示使用过 CP。在使用局部光疗的情况下，她们大多使用温和的局部光疗。研究结果还表明，佛兰德母亲对 CP 的概念缺乏共识。此外，对使用 CP 的积极态度也是使用 CP 的一个预测因素。由于使用氯化石蜡会带来许多负面影响，因此必须制定预防计划，劝阻母亲使用氯化石蜡，改变对氯化石蜡的积极态度，并提高人们对氯化石蜡对儿童发育的负面影响的认识。

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期刊介绍： Child and Family Social Work provides a forum where researchers, practitioners, policy-makers and managers in the field of child and family social work exchange knowledge, increase understanding and develop notions of good practice. In its promotion of research and practice, which is both disciplined and articulate, the Journal is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing and welfare of children and their families throughout the world. Child and Family Social Work publishes original and distinguished contributions on matters of research, theory, policy and practice in the field of social work with children and their families. The Journal gives international definition to the discipline and practice of child and family social work.