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A conceptual approach to child maltreatment
1Department of Philosophy, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
Pediatrician
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Philosophical inquiry offers new perspectives on parenting and child maltreatment, including neglect and abuse. It encourages rethinking current models and developing innovative approaches for practitioners and future research.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy of Science
- Child Psychology
- Social Work
Background:
- Established models of parenting and childhood maltreatment (neglect, abuse) require critical philosophical examination.
- Current institutional approaches may benefit from alternative conceptual frameworks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how philosophical questions can broaden the conceptualization of parenting and child maltreatment.
- To identify key philosophical areas that can inform practice and research.
- To propose an agenda for future research and experimentation in this field.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of philosophical concepts relevant to parenting and child maltreatment.
- Examination of five specific areas: epistemology, certainty, causality, ethics, and aesthetics.
- Literature review and theoretical exploration.
Main Results:
- Philosophical inquiry can significantly alter practitioners' conceptual approaches to child maltreatment.
- Key areas like epistemology and ethics offer novel perspectives on understanding and addressing neglect and abuse.
- The study outlines a framework for integrating philosophical thought into practice and research.
Conclusions:
- A philosophical lens is crucial for a more comprehensive understanding of parenting and child maltreatment.
- Rethinking established models through philosophical discussion can lead to more effective and ethical interventions.
- This work provides a foundation for future interdisciplinary research and practical innovation.
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