Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Services
Volume 1, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 41-58

Dimensions of child abuse and neglect among native and immigrant Caribbean families (Article)

Carten A.J.* , Rock L. , Best-Cummings C.
  • a New York University, Ehrenkranz School of Social Work, 1 Washington Square North, New York, NY 10003, United States
  • b University of West Indies, Cave Hill, St. Lucy, Barbados
  • c James Satterwhite Training Academy, New York City Admin.Childern's Serv., New York, NY, United States

Abstract

This study attempted to replicate a study that examined severity of physical child abuse among Barbados families with a sample of Caribbean families known to the New York City public child welfare agency. Study findings did not support the hypothesis that child abuse in the Caribbean community is linked to cultural child-rearing norms sanctioning the use of physical punishment of children, but were consistent with the largest body of research indicating that child abuse and neglect are driven by the complex interaction of interpersonal, economic, social and environmental factors. © 2002 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

Child maltreatment Caribbean families Cultural childrearing practices

Index Keywords

United States immigrant population Child Welfare cultural influence
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0141684520&doi=10.1300%2fJ191v01n02_03&partnerID=40&md5=da4841d768d9eecfa0cc5e99129fc2b2
DOI: 10.1300/J191v01n02_03
ISSN: 15362949
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English