Abstract
This review assesses progress in the development of causal models of physical child abuse by examining the foundations of current theorizing. The sociopolitical forces and methodological problems that have acted to inhibit model building are highlighted. Existing models are then analyzed using five dimensions important to theory construction: definitions, basic assumptions, levels of analysis, complexity, and forms of antecedent-consequence relationships posited. Progress and conceptual problems in current theorizing are discussed and guidelines for future theory development are outlines.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 30-46 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Criminal Justice and Behavior |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1991 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- General Psychology
- Law
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