A comparative study of abused and neglected American Indian children in the southwest.
Authors: DeBruyn LM, Lujan CC, May PA.
Publication Year: 1992
Last Updated: 2015-12-28 12:34:41
Journal: Social Science & Medicine
Keywords: American Indian children; southwest; child abuse/neglect; alcohol abuse
Short Abstract:
Samples of target and control American Indian children in the Southwest United States are compared for child abuse/neglect and family alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse is present in virtually all families that abuse/neglect children. However, alcohol abuse exists exclusive of the association with child abusefneglect. The study demonstrates that alcohol abuse is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for child abuse/neglect.buse.
Abstract:
Samples of target and control American Indian children in the Southwest United States are compared for child abuse/neglect and family alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse is present in virtually all families that abuse/neglect children. However, alcohol abuse exists exclusive of the association with child abuse/neglect. The study demonstrates that alcohol abuse is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for child abuse/neglect.
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