title: Effects of Exposure to Domestic Physical Violence on Children's Behavior: A Chinese Community-based Sample.
abstract: Domestic physical violence (DPV) is common in China due to its long history of slavery and feudalism. This study aimed to examine the effects of exposure to DPV on children's behavior in a Chinese community. Ninety-three 12- to 16-year-old adolescents exposed to DPV were compared to 54 adolescents with no exposure to DPV. We found that DPV exposure was associated with adverse behaviors in children, especially among boys. Children witnessing DPV alone had similar behavioral scores as the abused children. We recommend that both abused and DPV witness-only adolescents in Chinese communities need treatment to mitigate the effects on maladjusted behaviors. The intervention programs for children who witness domestic violence are also important.
authors: Mental Health Institute, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University.
authors: Yuping
authors: Y
authors: Cao
authors: Mental Health Institute, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University and Jining Mental Hospital of Shandong Province.
authors: Longfei
authors: L
authors: Li
authors: Mental Health Institute, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University and Wuxi Mental Health Center.
authors: Xingfu
authors: X
authors: Zhao
authors: Mental Health Institute, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University.
authors: Yu
authors: Y
authors: Zhang
authors: Shanghai Mental Health Center.
authors: Xiaoyun
authors: X
authors: Guo
authors: Mental Health Institute, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University.
authors: Yalin
authors: Y
authors: Zhang
authors: Beijing Huilongguan Hospital.
authors: Xingguang
authors: X
authors: Luo
keywords: Domestic violence; behavior; child; community-based; witness