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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 100-111 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Volume | 70 |
| Early online date | 10 Jun 2017 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2017 |
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What do we Know About Child Abuse and Neglect Patterns in Co-Occurrence? A Systematic Review of Profiling Studies and Recommendations for Future Research. / Debowska, Agata; Willmott, Dominic; Boduszek, Daniel; Jones, Adele.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - What do we Know About Child Abuse and Neglect Patterns in Co-Occurrence?
T2 - A Systematic Review of Profiling Studies and Recommendations for Future Research
AU - Debowska, Agata
AU - Willmott, Dominic
AU - Boduszek, Daniel
AU - Jones, Adele
PY - 2017/8
Y1 - 2017/8
N2 - Latent class (LCA) and latent profile (LPA) analysis represent methodological approaches to identify subgroups of maltreated individuals. Although research examining child abuse and neglect (CAN) profiles is still rare, the application of person-centered techniques to clarify CAN types co-occurrence has substantially increased in recent years. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to provide a summary and critical evaluation of the findings of LCA/LPA child maltreatment research to: (a) systemize the current understanding of patterns of maltreatment across populations and (b) elucidate interactive effects of CAN types on psychosocial functioning. A search in PsychInfo, Eric, PubMed, Scopus, and Science Direct, and Google Scholar was performed. Sixteen studies examining the co-occurrence between child physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and/or exposure to domestic violence were identified. A critical review of the studies revealed inconsistent findings as to the number of CAN classes, but most research uncovered a poly-victimized and a low abuse group. Further, multiple victimization was associated with most adverse internalizing and externalizing outcomes, especially when sexual abuse was present. Exposure to physical and emotional abuse was frequently reported to lead to behavioural problems. Based on the present study results, we provide a set of recommendations for surpassing the current methodological and conceptual limitations in future research.
AB - Latent class (LCA) and latent profile (LPA) analysis represent methodological approaches to identify subgroups of maltreated individuals. Although research examining child abuse and neglect (CAN) profiles is still rare, the application of person-centered techniques to clarify CAN types co-occurrence has substantially increased in recent years. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to provide a summary and critical evaluation of the findings of LCA/LPA child maltreatment research to: (a) systemize the current understanding of patterns of maltreatment across populations and (b) elucidate interactive effects of CAN types on psychosocial functioning. A search in PsychInfo, Eric, PubMed, Scopus, and Science Direct, and Google Scholar was performed. Sixteen studies examining the co-occurrence between child physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and/or exposure to domestic violence were identified. A critical review of the studies revealed inconsistent findings as to the number of CAN classes, but most research uncovered a poly-victimized and a low abuse group. Further, multiple victimization was associated with most adverse internalizing and externalizing outcomes, especially when sexual abuse was present. Exposure to physical and emotional abuse was frequently reported to lead to behavioural problems. Based on the present study results, we provide a set of recommendations for surpassing the current methodological and conceptual limitations in future research.
KW - Child abuse and neglect (CAN)
KW - Profiling research
KW - Latent class analysis
KW - Latent profile analysis
KW - Systematic review
UR - https://www.journals.elsevier.com/child-abuse-and-neglect
U2 - 10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.06.014
DO - 10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.06.014
M3 - Article
VL - 70
SP - 100
EP - 111
JO - Child Abuse and Neglect
JF - Child Abuse and Neglect
SN - 0145-2134
ER -