Individual and Cumulative Risks for Child Abuse and Neglect

ConclusionThe threshold effect of cumulative risks demonstrates that families may be able to tolerate a moderate number of risk factors; however, beyond a certain number of risks, families may not be able to cope adequately with the stress, and the likelihood of maltreating their children dramatically increases. ImplicationsTo alleviate child maltreatment, prevention programs need to address diverse risks simultaneously, rather than focus on a particular risk factor.
Source: Family Relations - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research