NURS 3122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13.2: Bradycardia, Sedation, Art Therapy
27 Mar 2017
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The most common abuser is the child"s parent or guardian, a male friend of the child"s mother, or another family member or friend. Substance abuse is a major contributor to the problem, with about one half of cases related to parental alcohol or drug abuse. Risk factors associated with abusive behavior in adults include the following: Psychopathology, such as drug addiction or alcoholism, low self-esteem, poor impulse control, and other personality disorders. Poor parenting experiences, such as abuse in the abuser"s own childhood, rejection by the abuser"s own parent(s), lack of knowledge of alternative methods of discipline, strong belief in or family tradition of harsh discipline, and lack of parental affection. Marital stressors and problems with partners, such as hostile-dependent, abusive, or nonsupportive relationships, and one-sided decision making. Environmental stressors, such as legal, financial, medical, or housing problems. Social isolation, such as few friends and limited use of sitters, family, or other resources.
