Behavioral Development Research Papers/Topics

Severity and justness do not moderate the relation between corporal punishment and negative child outcomes: A multicultural and longitudinal study

Abstract/Overview There is strong evidence of a positive association between corporal punishment and negative child outcomes, but previous studies have suggested that the manner in which parents implement corporal punishment moderates the effects of its use. This study investigated whether severity and justness in the use of corporal punishment moderate the associations between frequency of corporal punishment and child externalizing and internalizing behaviors. This question was examined us...