| Understanding caregivers’ attitudes towards physical punishment of children: evidence from 34 low-and middle-income countries. |
| Summary: Presents findings from 34 household surveys carried out between 2005 and 2006 which found that despite the general link between beliefs and behaviour, there were large proportions of children who were physically punished despite their mothers or primary carers believing this method to be unnecessary. Highlights the need for further research into why physical punishment is used when caregivers do not think it necessary. Also looks at the link between factors such as socioeconomic background and education and attitudes to physical punishment. |
| Publication details: Child Abuse and Neglect Volume 35 Issue 12, 2011 pp 1009-1021 |
| Authors: Cappa, Claudia, and Khan, Shane M. |
