Trajectories of physical discipline : early childhood antecedents and developmental outcomes Lansford, Jennifer E.; Criss, Michael M.; Dodge, Kenneth A.; Shaw, Daniel S.; Pettit, Gregory S.; Bates, John E.
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In: Child Development 80(5) September 2009 : 1385-1402Summary: This US study examines developmental change in mild and harsh physical discipline during middle childhood and adolescence. The objective of this study was to understand how parents may adjust their use of physical discipline over time, factors that may influence parents' ability or desire to adjust to their children's developing competencies, and consequences related to changes in disciplinary strategies. Interview, questionnaire and observational data were analysed from two samples: 499 children aged 5 to 16 years, and 258 children aged from 5-15 years. Researchers found that, in both samples, the trajectory groups with minimal or ceased physical discipline were associated with the lowest levels of subsequent adolescent antisocial behaviour.
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This US study examines developmental change in mild and harsh physical discipline during middle childhood and adolescence. The objective of this study was to understand how parents may adjust their use of physical discipline over time, factors that may influence parents' ability or desire to adjust to their children's developing competencies, and consequences related to changes in disciplinary strategies. Interview, questionnaire and observational data were analysed from two samples: 499 children aged 5 to 16 years, and 258 children aged from 5-15 years. Researchers found that, in both samples, the trajectory groups with minimal or ceased physical discipline were associated with the lowest levels of subsequent adolescent antisocial behaviour.
Child Development 80(5) September 2009 : 1385-1402