This disdain and disrespect for the targeted parent in front of the child is
another form of psychological maltreatment as it permanently affects their view of the targeted parent, which transfers to their view of themselves.
Not exact matches
According to the American Academy
of Pediatrics (AAP),
psychological maltreatment of children constitutes the most common
form of child abuse and neglect.
(2005) In Family Violence Across the Lifespan: An Introduction View Abstract Considers the dynamics
of psychological maltreatment and describes current knowledge about the risk factors, negative effects, and intervention strategies associated with this
form of abuse.
In fact, it was shown that emotional abuse had a stronger relationship to long - term
psychological functioning than other
forms of maltreatment and was a stronger predictor
of a wide range
of problems (Kaplan et al., 1999).
Documentation
of the severity
of psychological maltreatment on a standardized
form (see Professional Education Materials for example) can assist practices to develop an accurate treatment plan in conjunction with (or cooperation with) other child health agencies.