Theoretical perspectives of child abuse
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Brunton, Robyn and Dryer, Rachel. (2023). Theoretical perspectives of child abuse. In In Brunton, Robyn and Dryer, Rachel (Ed.). Perinatal Care and Considerations for Survivors of Child Abuse: Challenges and Opportunities pp. 29-48 Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33639-3_3
Authors | Brunton, Robyn and Dryer, Rachel |
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Editors | Brunton, Robyn and Dryer, Rachel |
Abstract | This chapter provides an overview of six theories that describe and explain child abuse and its potential sequelae for perinatal women. Theories examined include cascade models that provide a framework for understanding the progressive effects of adversity. Differential susceptibility theory highlights the individual characteristics that increase or reduce an individual’s vulnerability to adversity. Experiential avoidance seeks to explain behaviors used to cope with distress (e.g., substance use, self-harm) and how disassociation can be a means of coping with distressing childbirth. Resilience theories provide insights into the opportunities for positive interventions. The traumagenic dynamics model was initially developed for child sexual abuse but has the potential for broader application in demonstrating the sequelae of abuse. Finally, while limited in its application for perinatal research, the stress sensitization model can explain some psychological outcomes related to abuse and perinatal women. The theories and models reviewed in this chapter account for the transactional nature of the individual experiences of childhood abuse and have explanatory power for perinatal research. |
Keywords | Perinatal Care ; Child Abuse; Theories |
Page range | 29-48 |
Year | 01 Jan 2023 |
Book title | Perinatal Care and Considerations for Survivors of Child Abuse: Challenges and Opportunities |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Place of publication | United States |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN | 9783031336386 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33639-3_3 |
Web address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-33639-3_3 |
Open access | Published as non-open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
10 Nov 2023 | |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | Nov 2023 |
Deposited | 13 Sep 2024 |
Additional information | © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2023. |
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