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Child abuse: a black perspective utilizing a social-psychological model.

H F Butts

    Journal of the National Medical Association
    |September 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces a social-psychological model for understanding child abuse dynamics, particularly within Black communities. It posits child abuse as a reaction to societal and institutional abuse, offering a new path for primary prevention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Psychology
    • Child Development Studies
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Traditional models of child abuse predominantly use an individual psychopathological framework.
    • This individual-focused approach limits understanding and hinders effective primary prevention strategies.
    • Existing frameworks fail to adequately address the societal factors contributing to child abuse.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a social-psychological model for understanding child abuse dynamics.
    • To recommend the application of this model within Black communities.
    • To propose a new framework that complements existing models and facilitates primary prevention.

    Main Methods:

    • The study proposes a theoretical social-psychological framework.
    • It analyzes the impact of institutionalized racism and societal abuse on individuals within Black communities.
    • The model is presented as an alternative and complementary approach to individual psychopathological models.

    Main Results:

    • Child abuse within Black communities is viewed as reactive to pervasive societal and institutional abuse.
    • Institutional racism and abuse contribute to feelings of low self-worth and a perception of limited alternatives.
    • The proposed model offers a complementary perspective to individual psychopathological models.

    Conclusions:

    • A social-psychological model is essential for understanding and preventing child abuse.
    • Addressing societal and institutional abuse is crucial for primary prevention efforts.
    • This model provides a framework for "fixing the road" that causes child abuse, rather than just reacting to it.

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