Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Current state of knowledge on child-to-mother violence: a literature review
Other Titles:	Contemporary nurse : a journal for the Australian nursing profession
Authors:	Wilkes, Lesley Lines, Karin Stewart, Michel Jackson, Debra Mannix, Judy
Keywords:	Adolescent violence towards parents
Year:	2005
Publisher:	Hyde Park Press
Citation:	18 (1-2), December 2004-January 2005
Notes:	This Australian article presents an international literature review to look at the current knowledge of child-to-mother violence. It shows that there is only a partial understanding of this neglected aspect of family violence. Reasons for the lack of research are proposed with the most common reason as framing the child-to-mother violence as juvenile delinquency instead of family violence. Research supports the view that mothers are targeted more often and more severely than fathers, but there is little or no evaluation of the gendered nature of child-to-mother violence. Cross-cultural research is also lacking. With the absence of research and low recognition of child-to-mother violence, it is difficult for practitioners to know the most effective way to support those affected. There is also an absence of Australian statistics. It remains unclear whether sons are more violent towards parents than daughters. Assumptions of parental power ignore the power of a child who behaves recklessly, the power associated with engendering fear and reliving past roles of victimisation. The use of criminal justice and medical modelling to frame child-to-mother violence also ignores the role of gender, power and violence. Research directions to address the gap are given, such as research into the prevalence and extent of child-to-mother violence in the context of culture, gender and power in order to develop support services for nurses, health and social workers to assist families and mothers in need.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14111
ISSN:	10376178
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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