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From foster care to incarceration: A prospective analysis of the National Youth in Transition Database

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse & Neglect

Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107469

Colleen E. Janczewski , Joshua P. Mersky , Daniela Kaiser

Background

Children in foster care often face significant adversity in adulthood, including a heightened risk of incarceration. Yet, it is uncertain whether adult incarceration rates differ between youth who age out of foster care, youth who are reunified with their families, and those adopted or placed with a legal guardian.

Objective

This prospective study investigates the prevalence of adult incarceration for youth in care at age 17 and examines whether the risk of incarceration varies by foster care exit type, both overall and among different racial/ethnic groups.

Participants and settings

The sample consists of 24,573 youth in foster care who participated in the National Youth in Transition Outcome Survey shortly after their 17th, 19th, and 21st birthdays.

Methods

The study utilizes prevalence reporting and logistic regression analyses. Regression models include interaction terms to assess whether race/ethnicity moderates the impact of foster care exit type on adult incarceration.

Results

Over 30 % of youth reported incarceration by age 17, and nearly 30 % experienced incarceration between 17 and 20. Compared to youth who aged out of care, youth who reunified had a higher risk of incarceration while youth who were adopted or placed in guardianship had a lower risk. Compared to White males, Black males faced a higher risk of incarceration, while Hispanic females were less likely than White females to be incarcerated. Primary race/ethnicity categories did not significantly moderate the effect of exit type.

Conclusions

Although considerable attention has been given to youth aging out of care, this study highlights the need for greater attention to the well-being of youth who reunify with their families.

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Spillover of macro-level violence to parental physical abuse of children in low- and middle-income countries 中低收入国家宏观层面的暴力对父母身体虐待儿童的溢出效应

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse & Neglect

Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107468

Julie Ma , Andrew Grogan-Kaylor , Kaitlin P. Ward , Elizabeth H. Boyle , Olivia D. Chang , Garrett T. Pace

Background

Through violence socialization processes, exposure to higher rates of violence in the macro context may spill over to family violence, including caregivers' use of physical child abuse.

Objective

This study examined the associations of violence occurring in macro contexts with parental physical abuse, after accounting for norms justifying women's exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and parental physical punishment against children.

Methods

We used data from 435,131 households with a reference child aged 1 to 17 years across 43 countries from rounds 4 and 5 of the UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys. We employed multilevel logistic regression to estimate the extent to which country-level violence—measured by rates of terrorism and political conflict, homicide, and women's exposure to IPV—was associated with the use of severe and moderate physical abuse. The models controlled for norms justifying IPV and physical punishment, as well as socio-demographic factors.

Results

Results indicated that greater endorsement of IPV (OR = 1.024, p < .001) and attitudes supporting the use of physical punishment with children (OR = 1.016, p < .05) were both associated with higher odds of severe physical abuse after controlling for covariates. The association of terrorism and political violence with severe physical abuse was mediated by norms that legitimize IPV (indirect b = 0.027, p < .01).

Conclusion

Interventions aimed at reducing abusive parenting practices in LMICs may benefit from efforts to reduce social norms that support IPV and physical punishment of children. These interventions should incorporate trauma-informed approaches that recognize the effects of macro-level violence.

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Links between image-based sexual abuse and mental health in childhood among young adult social media users

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse & Neglect

Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107471

Kimberly J. Mitchell , Deirdre Colburn , David Finkelhor , Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan , Heather A. Turner , Lisa M. Jones

Background

Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) involves harm inflicted upon children through the creation, distribution, and misuse of explicit images. IBSA includes scenarios where explicit images are produced, shared, and misused by both adults and other youth.

Objective

To examine the impact of IBSA, independent of child sexual abuse and adversity, on drug overdoses, suicide attempts and self-injuries before the age of 18 with a focus on sexual and gender minority youth.

Participants and setting

Young adult social media users, aged 18 to 28 (n = 2630) from across the United States.

Methods

Participants were recruited through social media and completed an online survey. Data is cross-sectional - asking young adults to reflect back on experiences prior to age 18. Data was collected between February 27, 2024 and April 1, 2024.

Results

IBSA was associated with elevated odds of mental health impact, independent of in-person sexual abuse and adversity. Gender minority participants were more likely than cisgender participants to report IBSA; sexual minority youth more likely than those identifying exclusively as heterosexual to report IBSA. Gender minority youth with IBSA had increased odds of drug overdoses (aOR 3.0, p = .053) and suicide attempts (aOR 3.1, p < .001), controlling for other factors. Among sexual minority youth, IBSA was associated with increased odds of drug overdoses (aOR 3.9, p = .002), suicide attempts (aOR 2.4, p < .001) and non-suicidal self-injury (aOR 2.9, p = .001).

Conclusions

Youth serving professionals should be aware that IBSA is associated with increased public health problems. Vulnerability to IBSA should be included among the concerns that clinicians and educators screen for, particularly among vulnerable populations.

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Adverse childhood experiences, positive childhood experiences, suicidal thoughts or behaviors and psychological distress among Kenyan youth-an exploratory analysis of the 2019 Kenya Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS)

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse & Neglect

Pub Date : 2025-04-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107470

Colvette Brown , Ezeigwe Ogochukwu , Stanley Nkemjika , Caroline Kambona , Laura Chiang , Francis B. Annor

Background

Early childhood experiences, whether positive or adverse, significantly impact health across the lifespan. Children and youth in low-resource settings face unique challenges that increase their vulnerability to poor mental health.

Objective

To examine the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and suicidal thoughts or behaviors as well as psychological distress, and to explore the moderating role of parent-related positive childhood experiences (PPCEs) on this association.

Participant and setting

We used data from the 2019 Kenya Violence Against Children and Youth Survey.

Methods

Analyses were restricted to youth ages 18–24. ACEs were dichotomized (into those who have experienced at least one ACEs and those who have not), and logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between ACEs, PPCEs, and suicidal thoughts or behaviors and psychological distress stratified by sex.

Results

Significantly more males (75.8 %) than females (57.6 %) experienced at least 1 ACE in their lifetime (p = 0.0003). PPCEs are common; however, significantly more males (59.9 %) than females (41.2 %) had a strong father-child relationship (p = 0.0003). ACEs were positively associated with suicidal thoughts or behaviors and psychological distress, with notable sex-specific differences in the associations. Conversely, PPCEs were negatively associated with those outcomes, but there were also sex-specific differences in the associations. No significant interaction effect was observed between ACEs, PPCEs, and the mental health outcomes.

Conclusion

Suicidal thoughts or behaviors and psychological distress are pervasive problems that are common among youth in Kenya, and the associations with ACEs vary by sex. A multilevel approach and evidenced-based intervention strategies that consider the context of sociocultural norms are crucial to prevention and response efforts.

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Development and validation of a brief questionnaire for the joint assessment of early maltreatment and early caring experiences

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse & Neglect

Pub Date : 2025-04-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107440

Sergio Gloger , Dante Diez de Medina , M. Victoria Chacón , Cristián Cáceres , Eduardo Sánchez , Marietta Alegría , Pablo Martínez

Background

Early life experiences significantly impact mental health, yet tools assessing both early maltreatment experiences (EME) and early caring experiences (ECE) remain scarce.

Objective

This study aimed to develop and validate the self-reported Early Maltreatment & Caring Experiences (EMCE) questionnaire, a concise tool for dual assessment of these experiences.

Participants and setting

A clinical sample of 272 adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder was recruited from an outpatient clinic in Santiago, Chile.

Methods

Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA), internal consistency, and test-retest reliability of the EMCE were assessed. Logistic regression with 1000 bootstrap replications evaluated predictive validity for complex and severe depression. Construct validity was assessed against the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short Form (CTQ-SF), and resilience was measured using the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS).

Results

CFA refined the EMCE into a concise 6-item version (χ²(7) = 9.54, p = .216, RMSEA = 0.037, CFI = 0.995, TLI = 0.989) with strong psychometric properties, including good internal consistency (α = 0.73 for EME, α = 0.80 for ECE), excellent test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.86 and 0.79, respectively). Each EME point increased odds of complex depression (OR = 1.33, 95 % BC CI 1.18–1.52), while higher ECE scores reduced them (OR = 0.83, 95 % BC CI 0.74–0.94). Agreement analyses with the CTQ-SF supported construct validity.

Conclusions

The EMCE provides a reliable, concise tool for assessing early maltreatment and caregiving experiences, supporting clinicians and researchers in exploring vulnerabilities and protective factors. Its brevity ensures feasibility in clinical and research settings.

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The increase in online child sexual solicitation and abuse: Indicator 16.2.3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) documents a hidden and growing pandemic. Population-based surveys fail to capture the full picture

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse & Neglect

Pub Date : 2025-04-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107452

Katrin Chauviré-Geib , Jelena Gerke , Ann-Christin Haag , Cedric Sachser , David Finkelhor , Miriam Rassenhofer , Jörg M. Fegert

Background

The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) call for systematic monitoring of the prevalence of sexual violence against children and young people. The rise of the internet has facilitated the risk of online child sexual solicitation and abuse (OCSSA), a critical issue that warrants particular attention and must not be overlooked.

Objective

This study examines the prevalence of OCSSA, distinguishing between online child sexual abuse (OCSA) and online sexual solicitation (OSS) in Germany, and explores generational differences.

Participants and setting

A representative German sample of 3098 participants aged 18–96 was assessed. The 18–29 age group was oversampled, and the results were weighted accordingly.

Method

Participants completed screening questions on OCSSA experiences. Descriptive statistics, Chi²-tests, and logistic regression were used to analyze age-related differences, controlling for socio-demographic and -economic factors.

Results

In the general population, 10.3 % reported experiencing at least one form of OCSSA, with 2.8 % reporting OCSA, and 9.3 % OSS. Among younger participants aged 18–29, prevalence was significantly higher at 31.6 % for OCSSA, 3.5 % for OCSA, and 29.6 % for OSS. The most common experiences among younger participants were exposure to pornographic material (21.1 %) and sexualized conversation (15.0 %). Age was the main predictor of OCSSA.

Conclusion

OCSSA is significantly more prevalent among younger generations in Germany, likely due to increased exposure to digital environments during childhood coupled with the proliferation of the internet and social media in recent decades. These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted prevention efforts addressing online risks.

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Child mental health practitioners' perspectives on providing support for families where there is intimate partner violence: navigating complex family relationships and fear at home

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse & Neglect

Pub Date : 2025-04-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107442

Claire Powell , Emma Jones , Gene Feder , Ruth Gilbert , Antigoni Gkaravella , Emma Howarth , Karen Johns , Ursula Lindenberg , Lauren Herlitz

Background

Children who experience and are victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) between their parents or carers are at greater risk of mental health problems and are more likely to use mental health services. Prevalence studies suggest that between 10 and 35 % of children attending children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS) have experienced parental IPV. Despite forming a considerable proportion of practitioner caseloads, we have limited knowledge of CYPMHS practitioner perspectives on working with children who have experienced parental IPV.

Objective

To understand the perspective of CYPMHS practitioners on providing support for children who have experienced parental IPV.

Methods

Secondary qualitative analysis of interview transcripts from a wider study.

Participants and setting: Nine CYMPHS practitioners from three areas of England.

Results

We constructed four themes: 1) Understanding family contexts and fear: time and complexity; 2) Supporting the non-abusing parent: empathy, understanding and conflict; 3) Interacting with abusing parents: fear of causing harm and lack of confidence; 4) Teams of superheroes: the hope and the challenges.

Conclusions

The findings suggest that working with children who have experienced IPV adds additional complexity for CYMPHS practitioners. They would benefit from specialist domestic abuse input to support them to understand post-separation abuse and to interact with both the abusing and non-abusing parent.

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Association between polyvictimization and multiple suicide attempts among sexual minority youth: Findings from the 2015–2021 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse & Neglect

Pub Date : 2025-04-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107449

Philip Baiden , Carolina Vélez-Grau , Meghan Romanelli , Christina M. Sellers , Catherine A. LaBrenz

Background

Few studies have examined the association between polyvictimization and multiple suicide attempts among sexual minority youth (SMY) using nationally representative samples.

Objectives

The objectives of this study were to examine the prevalence of polyvictimization among SMY and the cross-sectional association between polyvictimization and multiple suicide attempts among SMY.

Participants and settings

Data for this study came from the 2015–2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The sample consisted of 10,092 youth (aged 14–18 years) who self-identified as lesbian, gay, questioning.

Methods

Multinomial logistic regression was conducted to examine the association between polyvictimization and multiple suicide attempts among SMY.

Results

Of the 10,092 SMY, 13.9 % attempted suicide multiple times during the past year, and 15.6 % experienced three or more forms of victimization. Controlling for other factors, the risk of multiple suicide attempts was 10.72 times higher for SMY who experienced three or more forms of victimization (RRR = 10.72, 95 % CI = 7.52–15.27) and 3.90 times higher for those who experienced two forms of victimization (RRR = 3.90, 95 % CI = 2.70–5.62), when compared to their non-victimized SMY counterparts.

Conclusions

Interventions that seek to reduce violence and victimization targeted at SMY may be effective in preventing multiple suicide attempts among SMY.

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Trapped in time: Time perspective explains PTSD symptom severity following childhood abuse

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse & Neglect

Pub Date : 2025-04-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107450

Anastasia Keidar , Lee Gafter , Yael Lahav

Background

Childhood abuse (CA) has profound impact on mental health, with survivors often exhibiting heightened vulnerability to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Time perspective–a psychological construct reflecting attitudes towards the past, present, and future–has emerged as a potential explanatory factor for PTSD symptoms; however, its role among CA survivors remains underexplored.

Objective

This study investigated time perspective following CA and its contribution to explaining PTSD symptom clusters, beyond known risk factors such as age, polyvictimization, the role of the perpetrator in survivors' lives, and abuse severity.

Participants and setting

The study included 977 Israeli women aged 18–70 years (M = 33.40, SD = 9.54), 80 % of whom reported a history of CA. Data were collected via an online survey.

Methods

Participants completed measures assessing CA, time perspective, and PTSD symptoms. Non-parametric tests, correlation analyses, and regression models were utilized to explore the study's hypotheses.

Results

CA survivors exhibited lower past-positive and future perspectives, higher past-negative and present-fatalistic perspectives, and greater deviations from balanced time perspective (all ps < .001,

ε_{H}^{2}

range = 0.02–0.29). Additionally, CA survivors exhibited a higher present-hedonistic perspective (p < .05,

ε_{H}^{2}

= 0.01). Time perspectives explained PTSD symptoms beyond the effects of age, polyvictimization, the role of the perpetrator in survivors' lives, and abuse severity, with varying effects across symptom clusters.

Conclusions

The findings underscore the impact of CA on time perspective and its contribution to PTSD symptomatology. Addressing maladaptive time perspectives through tailored interventions may enhance treatment outcomes for CA survivors.

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“Growing up under pressure”: The family stress model and its role in psychological aggression and physical assault across early and late childhood

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Child Abuse & Neglect

Pub Date : 2025-04-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107472

Emmanuel Temitope Adaranijo , Crispin Rakibu Mbamba

Background

As economic pressures on families intensify, the pathways through which material hardship shapes parental behavior and child outcomes become increasingly critical to understand.

Objective

Building upon the Family Stress Model (FSM), we examined the combined influence of material hardship, parental aggravation, and neighborhood efficacy on child maltreatment risks. We hypothesized that these pathways would differ in strength between early and late childhood.

Methods

We conducted multiple linear regression analysis with RStudio using waves 3 and 6 of the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study (n = 3830) data.

Results

Material hardship significantly predicted both psychological aggression (β = 0.20, p < .001) and physical assault (β = 0.22, p < .001) in early childhood, while its influence diminished in late childhood, remaining significant only for psychological aggression (β = 0.22, p < .001). Parental aggravation showed similar patterns, with stronger effects in early childhood for both outcomes (β = 0.18 and β = 0.15, respectively, p < .001) but maintaining significance only for psychological aggression in late childhood (β = 0.15, p < .001).

Conclusions

These findings extend the FSM by demonstrating that the transmission of family stress varies substantially across developmental stages, with early childhood emerging as a period of heightened vulnerability. The enduring impact of psychological aggression through adolescence, coupled with declining physical assault, exposes how different forms of maltreatment follow unique age-related patterns - a finding that challenges traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’ interventions approaches. Hence, we suggest developmentally tailored interventions that address both immediate material needs and parental stress management, particularly during early childhood when the impact of these stressors are strongest.

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