Protectors or Perpetrators? Fathers, Mothers, and Child Abuse and Neglect

Authors

W. Bradford Wilcox, University of Virginia
Jeffrey P. Dew, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

Keywords

family, parenthood, marriage

Abstract

This research brief explores what role fathers play in perpetrating or protecting their children from child neglect and abuse, and it explores the social, emotional, and economic factors associated with paternal abuse and neglect.

Original Publication Citation

Wilcox, W. B., & Dew, J. (2008). Protectors or perpetrators? Fathers, mothers, and child abuse and neglect. Research Brief No 7 AmericanValues.org.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Wilcox, W. Bradford and Dew, Jeffrey P., "Protectors or Perpetrators? Fathers, Mothers, and Child Abuse and Neglect" (2008). Faculty Publications. 4553.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/4553

Document Type

Other

Publication Date

2008-1

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7360

Publisher

Institute for American Values

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Family Life

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

Copyright Use Information

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