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Home > Child Abuse & Neglect > Risk & Protective Factors > Factors that Contribute to Child Abuse and Neglect > Family Factors > Stressful Life Events Stressful Life Events Stress is thought to play a significant role in family functioning, although its exact relationship with maltreatment is not fully understood. In various studies, physical abuse has been associated with stressful life events, parenting stress, and emotional distress. Similarly, some studies have found that neglectful families report more day-to-day stress than non-neglectful families. It is not clear, however, whether maltreating parents actually experience more life stress or, rather, perceive more events and life experiences as being stressful. In addition, specific stressful situations (e.g., losing a job, physical illness, marital problems, or the death of a family member) may exacerbate certain characteristics of the family members affected, such as hostility, anxiety, or depression, and that may aggravate the level of family conflict and maltreatment. The Effects of Childhood Stress on Health Across the Lifespan (PDF - 1030 KB)
The Influence of Support and Stress on Maternal Attitudes
Parenting, Caregiving Stress, and Child Abuse and Neglect
Predicting Child Abuse Potential Across Family Types |
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