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Author:

FUJIWARA Takeo,; OKUYAMA Makiko,; IZUMI Mayuko;

Title:

Factors that contribute to the improvement in maternal parenting after separation from a violent husband or partner.

Reference:

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 27(2), January 2012, pp.380-395.

ISSN paper:

0886-2605

ISSN online:

1552-6518

Abstract:

This study tested the hypothesis that separation from a violent husband or partner improves maternal parenting in Japan. It examined how childhood abuse history (CAH), experience of domestic violence (DV), mental health problems and other demographic factors affect maternal parenting after separation. A self-administered questionnaire survey is conducted for 304 mothers and their 498 children staying in mother-child homes. The authors also assess maternal parenting practices before and after admission into the mother-child homes. The total poor parenting score significantly reduced after separation from a violent husband or partner. However, scores for psychological abuse significantly increased after admission. CAH, DV, and mental health problems were not associated with a reduced total poor parenting score after admission. Marital status also contributed to the score reduction. The authors concluded that mother-child homes could be useful for improving maternal parenting skills.

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Format:

article;

Topics:

child abuse; divorce; domestic violence; mental health; mothers; parental skills training; parenting;

Content Type:

research;

Country/Region:

Japan;

Record ID:

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