| The impact of childhood abuse history, domestic violence and mental health symptoms on parenting behaviour among mothers in Japan. |
| Summary: Presents findings from research which aimed to assess the impact of childhood abuse history, domestic violence experiences and mental health symptoms on the parenting behaviour of mothers in Japan who have separated from violent husbands or partners. Results suggested that mental health symptoms are associated with a decrease in parenting quality. Concludes that the treatment of mental health symptoms, particularly dissociative and depressive symptoms, therapy for childhood abuse history and separation from violent husbands or partners might be effective ways to enhance the quality of parenting in Japan. |
| Publication details: Child: Care, Health and Development (Vol.38, Iss.4) July 2012 pp 530-537 |
| Authors: Fujiwara, T.; Okuyama, M.; Izumi, M. |
