Explored factors that influence parenting behavior through examination of previously reported and more recently developed models for predicting parenting behavior. Patterson’s behavioral model, Abidin’s initial model of parenting stress, and Belsky’s process model of determinants of parenting are reviewed. A proposed model is presented to improve on previous models by integrating sociological, environmental, and behavioralRead more ⟶
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The hidden wounds of childhood trauma
Although the role of intense psychological distress in psychopathology has been recognized for centuries, the metaphorical use of the word ‘trauma’ to indicate intense psychological distress only became popular in the midst of the industrial revolution. The introduction of the steam engine and the spread of railways led to a sharp increase in train accidents.Read more ⟶