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  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Numerous studies document the harms of spanking and physical punishment.
  • Despite evidence, societal debate persists regarding the use of physical punishment in child discipline.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To recommend strategies for advancing research and practice beyond the spanking debate.
  • To frame physical punishment as a critical public health concern.

Main Methods:

  • The commentary proposes four key strategies for future research and policy.
  • These include enhancing causal inference in studies, considering human rights, investigating the drivers of spanking prevalence and decline, and promoting evidence-based social norm change.

Main Results:

  • The authors advocate for a shift in focus from debating spanking to implementing evidence-based solutions.
  • Recognizing physical punishment as a public health problem is essential for progress.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing physical punishment requires methodological advancements and a focus on societal change.
  • Implementing evidence-based strategies can help reduce and eliminate physical punishment, protecting child well-being.