Experiences with COVID-19 stressors and parents’ use of neglectful, harsh, and positive parenting practices in the northeastern United States
- Connell, C. M., & Strambler, M. J. (2021). Experiences with COVID-19 stressors and parents’ use of neglectful, harsh, and positive parenting practices in the Northeastern United States. Child Maltreatment, 26(3), 255–266. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775595211006465
- This cross-sectional study investigated whether personal and household member (e.g., spouse, child) COVID-19 stressors (e.g., symptoms or school/work disruptions), as well as COVID-19 distress (e.g., stress due to fearing for a loved one’s health), were linked to parenting practices (i.e., positive or harsh discipline and neglect). Data were collected from a sample of 2,068 parents in April and June 2020. Personal and household member COVID-19 stressors as well as COVID-19 distress were associated with a greater likelihood of engaging in neglect. Household member COVID-19 stressors were associated with greater positive and harsh discipline practices.
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