NCJ Number
231059
Journal
Child Abuse and Neglect Volume: 34 Issue: 5 Dated: May 2010 Pages: 345-353
Date Published
May 2010
Length
9 pages
Annotation
This study sought to develop an instrument which assessed recognition of emotionally maltreating parental practices and interaction patterns with children (Study 1) and to investigate a group of parental and family characteristics which might be related to the lack of recognition regarding emotional maltreatment in Turkish parents as measured by this instrument (Study 2).
Abstract
The results indicate that the Recognition of Emotional Maltreatment Scale (REMS) had acceptable validity and reliability properties. Fathers, parents with lower income and lower education levels showed lesser recognition of child emotional maltreatment. Maternal unemployment, younger parent age and more children in the family were related with lower levels of recognition. A fundamental issue in child maltreatment research is that of relevant factors such as family, demographic, parental and/or child characteristics. The objective of this study was to develop an instrument which could assess the extent to which emotionally maltreating parental behavior was recognized by Turkish parents (Study 1) and to evaluate a group of parental and family characteristics that were related with their recognition of emotional maltreatment (Study 2). In both studies, self-administered instruments were used. In Study 1, a representative sample of a total of 498 parents of children attending public and private preschools, elementary, and high schools in Ankara were recruited. A 21-item REMS was developed. In Study 2, a total of 296 parents who were various public and private sector office workers and maintenance employees were recruited. Parents completed a sociodemographic form and the REMS. Tables and references