Methodological issues in research on physical child abuse

Methodological issues in research on physical child abuse

Many inconsistent and contradictory research findings exist which simply cannot be reconciled because of the many differences in samples, methods, and definitions of independent and dependent variables that characterize studies in this area. These methodological issues are highlighted, with some sug...

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Veröffentlicht in:Criminal justice and behavior 1991-03, Vol.18 (Mar 91), p.8-29
Hauptverfasser: Mash, E J, Wolfe, D A
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Sprache:eng
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Child abuse
Methodology
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Zusammenfassung:Many inconsistent and contradictory research findings exist which simply cannot be reconciled because of the many differences in samples, methods, and definitions of independent and dependent variables that characterize studies in this area. These methodological issues are highlighted, with some suggestions for improvement. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0093-8548