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M K C Nair¹, K Rajmohanan, S Remadevi

¹Clinical Epidemiology Research and Training Centre, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. nairmkc@rediffmail.com

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This study found that many mothers in Kerala use severe verbal discipline and physical abuse. These findings highlight a high prevalence of harmful child-rearing practices in the region.

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Area of Science:

Child Development
Parenting Practices
Public Health

Background:

Parenting practices significantly influence child development and well-being.
Understanding disciplinary methods is crucial for child protection and welfare.
Kerala, India, presents a unique socio-cultural context for studying parenting.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the types and severity of disciplinary practices employed by parents in Kerala.
To identify the prevalence of normative and abusive disciplinary methods.
To determine the primary role of mothers in child discipline within this population.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional, population-based survey was conducted.
Face-to-face interviews were administered to 1668 mothers (aged 18-49).
Data collection covered rural, urban, and coastal areas, with one index child per family.

Main Results:

62% of mothers reported using severe verbal discipline.
50% of mothers reported using severe physical abuse.
Mothers were identified as the primary disciplinarians in the community.

Conclusions:

There is a high prevalence of both normative and abusive disciplinary practices in Kerala.
Maternal disciplinary actions play a significant role in the observed practices.
Findings underscore the need for interventions to promote positive parenting.