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Estimating the Prevalence Rate of Child Physical and Psychological Maltreatment in South Korea

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  • Jaejin Ahn

    (Gachon University)

  • Bong Joo Lee

    (Seoul National University)

  • Sang Kyoung Kahng

    (Seoul National University)

  • Hye Lan Kim

    (Seoul National University)

  • Ock Kyeung Hwang

    (Seoul Theological University)

  • Eun Ju Lee

    (Dongguk University)

  • Hea Reong Shin

    (Child Welfare Society of Korea)

  • Min Sang Yoo

    (Seoul National University)

  • Soo Youn Lee

    (Seoul National University)

  • Youngcho Cho

    (Seoul National University)

  • Young Sun Yoo

    (Seoul National University)

  • You Jung Kwak

    (Korea Human Resource Development Institute for Health & Welfare)

  • Young Mi Shin

    (Seoul National University)

  • Ji Young Lim

    (Korea Childcare Promotion Institute)

  • Yun Jung Cho

    (Chungbuk National University)

  • Soo Young Park

    (Dongguk University)

  • Joan P. Yoo

    (Seoul National University)

Abstract

In Korea, an amendment to the Child Welfare Act was made in 2008 that required a national study estimating the occurrence rate of child abuse and neglect every 5 years. The present study reports the major findings of the first national study conducted after the 2008 amendment. The aim of the study is to estimate the prevalence of child physical and psychological maltreatment (CPPM) in Korea and to explore the basic characteristics associated with such incidents. Household surveys were administered to caregivers and focal children who were school age and older. We estimated the prevalence of CPPM using the Parent–child Conflict Tactic Scale, which was developed by Straus et al. (1998). The occurrence rate of CPPM was 25.3 % in Korea, with instances differing by household income, poverty status, and size of the region. Children who experienced physical and psychological maltreatment were more likely to witness the abuse of their siblings and domestic violence. The implications of the findings are discussed and recommendations made for further research.

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  • Jaejin Ahn & Bong Joo Lee & Sang Kyoung Kahng & Hye Lan Kim & Ock Kyeung Hwang & Eun Ju Lee & Hea Reong Shin & Min Sang Yoo & Soo Youn Lee & Youngcho Cho & Young Sun Yoo & You Jung Kwak & Young Mi Shi, 2017. "Estimating the Prevalence Rate of Child Physical and Psychological Maltreatment in South Korea," Child Indicators Research, Springer;The International Society of Child Indicators (ISCI), vol. 10(1), pages 187-203, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:chinre:v:10:y:2017:i:1:d:10.1007_s12187-016-9369-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s12187-016-9369-z
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    1. Doe, Sondra SeungJa, 2000. "Cultural factors in child maltreatment and domestic violence in Korea," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 22(3-4), pages 231-236.
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