A Preliminary Investigation of the Prevalence of Corporal Punishment of Children and Selected Co-occurring Behaviours in Households on New Providence, The Bahamas

The purpose of this study was to examine the link between violence in homes, focusing on corporal punishment of children as a means of discipline, and other behaviours (including sexual abuse, illegal drug use, domestic violence, hitting of pets) which may be a cause for concern. This paper reports...

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Main Authors: Adderley, Latanya, McCants-Miller, Janice, Carroll, Marie C., Fielding, William J., Brennen, Shane, Thompson, Mary A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of the Bahamas 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Bahamian Studies
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Online Access:http://journals.sfu.ca/cob/index.php/files/article/view/121/144