Harriet L. MacMillan
Moving research beyond the spanking debate
MacMillan, Harriet L.; Mikton, Christopher
Abstract
© 2017 Elsevier Ltd Despite numerous studies identifying a broad range of harms associated with the use of spanking and other types of physical punishment, debate continues about its use as a form of discipline. In this commentary, we recommend four strategies to move the field forward and beyond the spanking debate including: 1) use of methodological approaches that allow for stronger causal inference; 2) consideration of human rights issues; 3) a focus on understanding the causes of spanking and reasons for its decline in certain countries; and 4) more emphasis on evidence-based approaches to changing social norms to reject spanking as a form of discipline. Physical punishment needs to be recognized as an important public health problem.
Citation
MacMillan, H. L., & Mikton, C. (2017). Moving research beyond the spanking debate. Child Abuse and Neglect, 71, 5-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.02.012
Journal Article Type | Note |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
Online Publication Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
Deposit Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
Journal | Child Abuse and Neglect |
Print ISSN | 0145-2134 |
Electronic ISSN | 1873-7757 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 71 |
Pages | 5-8 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.02.012 |
Keywords | spanking, physical punishment, physical discipline |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/880461 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.02.012 |
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