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Ecological correlates of neglect in infants and toddlers

Kelli Connell-Carrick1, Maria Scannapieco

  • 1University of Houston, USA.

Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|January 31, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Child neglect disproportionately affects infants and toddlers, leading to severe developmental issues. This study found that substantiated neglect cases involved greater environmental dangers and poor caregiver parenting skills.

Area of Science:

  • Child Welfare
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Infants and toddlers face the highest risk of maltreatment-related fatalities.
  • Neglect during early years has profound, lasting impacts on development.
  • Understanding neglect correlates is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine factors associated with substantiated child neglect in children aged 0-36 months.
  • To identify specific child, family, and environmental characteristics linked to neglect.
  • To inform interventions aimed at preventing neglect in early childhood.

Main Methods:

  • Ecological framework utilized for analysis.
  • Ex post facto research design employed.
  • Random sample of 148 child protective services cases analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences found in child characteristics, home/social environments, caregiver factors, and maltreatment situations.
  • Children substantiated for neglect faced higher environmental dangers.
  • Caregivers in substantiated neglect cases exhibited poorer parenting skills.

Conclusions:

  • Environmental dangers and poor parenting skills are key correlates of substantiated neglect.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted support for at-risk families.
  • Implications for child protective services practice and future research are discussed.

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