Child Abuse and Neglect: A Primer

• Main Author: Schwartz, Judith K.
• Other Authors: McGuire, John M.
• Format: Dissertation
• Language: English
• Published: University of Central Florida 1981
• Subjects: Child abuse
• Online Access: http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/RTD/id/59513

University of Central Florida College of Arts and Sciences Thesis === The purpose of this speciality paper is to present an overview of child abuse and neglict in the United States. This accomplished by researching previously published literature. Topics investigated include the epidemiological factors, personality characteristics of children and adults, etiology, diagnose and assessment procedures, intervention and treatment options and early identification and prevention. Sexual abuse, foster care and the legal problems associated with a diagnoses of child abuse/neglect are treated, briefly, as separate topics. In addition, critical comments in research methodolgy and findings and suggestions for further research can be found throughout the body of the paper. === Includes abstract. Thesis (M.S.) - University of Central FLorida, Orlando, 1981. Bibliography: leaves 157-168. === M.S. === Masters === Arts and Sciences === Clinical Psychology === 168 p. === vi, 168 leaves, bound : ill. ; 28 cm.