Children exposed to marital violence
Subtitle: theory, research, and applied issues
By: edited by George W. Holden, Robert A. Geffner, and Ernest N. Jouriles.
Contributors: Geffner, Robert.; Holden, George W.; Jouriles, Ernest N.; International Conference on Children Exposed to Family Violence (1st : 1996 : Austin, Tex.)
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: APA science volumes
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 450
Subjects: Children and violence -- Congresses.; Children of abused wives -- Congresses.; Family violence -- Psychological aspects -- Congresses.; Social work with children -- Congresses.
Description: "Children Exposed to Marital Violence: Theory, Research, and Applied Issues examines the research on this topic and analyzes the complex interactions that determine children's outcomes. Among the questions it addresses are the following: Why are some children greatly affected by this type of violence, whereas others seem to function quite well under the circumstances? What features of the hostile environment are the children reacting to, and what characteristics of the children and their parents mediate or exacerbate behavior problems? Why is there such variability in children's outcomes, and what can be done to help them?"--BOOK JACKET. "Children Exposed to Marital Violence: Theory, Research, and Applied Issues brings together leading researchers in the field in a discussion of a serious social issue that affects millions of children in the United States today. This volume will be of interest to those who study family violence or deal with the consequences of such violence: developmental, clinical, and educational psychologists; social workers; sociologists; and policy makers."--Jacket.
Notes: Based on the First International Conference on Children Exposed to Family Violence, held June 6-8, 1996 in Austin, Tex. Includes bibliographical references and index.

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