Toward a developmental-contextual model of the effects of parental spanking on children's aggression

Article Abstract:

The effect of spanking on subsequent misbehavior of children may depend on the way a child interprets the spanking and may differ among social groups. Spanking may represent an assertion of parental authority in some families, and an act of aggression in other families. Researchers reviewed surveys of 1,112 children aged 4-11 years and their parents. Spanking was associated with fewer schoolyard fights in subsequent years among young and black children, and more fights in older and white children. There was no clear or simple relationship between spanking and increased aggression in children.

Social science research, Aggressiveness (Psychology)

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Spanking by parents and subsequent antisocial behavior of children

Article Abstract:

Spanking and other forms of corporal punishment of children may paradoxically cause an increase in antisocial behavior. Researchers reviewed data from interviews with 807 mothers of children aged 6-9 years. Almost half the mothers reported spanking their child during the previous week, averaging 2.1 episodes of spanking. Children spanked more often had higher rates of antisocial behavior, such as lying, trouble at school, and deliberate misbehaving, when evaluated two years later. Spanking may lead to increases in the behavior it is intended to correct.

Behavior disorders in children, Childhood mental disorders

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