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Physical violence as educational practice.

Carolina Jacomini do Carmo1, Maria de Jesus C S Harada

  • 1Paulista Medical School, São Paulo Federal University. carol_epm@yahoo.com.br

Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|February 13, 2007
PubMed
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Parents sometimes use physical punishment for child discipline, especially when children disobey or steal. This practice was linked to parental unemployment and a history of being punished, highlighting the need for domestic violence prevention programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Domestic violence is a complex issue with potential impacts on child-rearing practices.
  • Understanding parental attitudes towards discipline is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the use of physical violence as an educational practice within the context of domestic violence.
  • To identify specific situations and factors associated with the use of physical punishment by parents.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive and correlational study conducted at a teaching hospital.
  • Semistructured interviews were employed to gather data on parental attitudes and daily family life situations.

Main Results:

  • Disobedience (40%) and stealing (31.7%) were the most common triggers for physical punishment.
  • The use of physical violence in discipline was significantly associated with parental unemployment (p=0.020).
  • Forty percent of parents reported imposing their will on children, and 57% experienced physical punishment themselves.

Conclusions:

  • Physical punishment is utilized as a disciplinary method in certain family contexts, often linked to specific child behaviors and socioeconomic factors like unemployment.
  • A cycle of physical punishment may exist, with parents who were punished as children more likely to use it.
  • Enhanced understanding of domestic violence factors is essential for strengthening prevention strategies and fostering societal awareness.