Citation

Goldson E. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 1991; 38(6): 1481-1496.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1945553

Abstract

This article discusses the affective and cognitive sequelae of child maltreatment. It provides a brief historical overview and various definitional issues in the field. The tasks of childhood are identified, and developmental processes are discussed. A review of the literature of the sequelae of maltreatment is presented, followed by a discussion of the impact of these sequelae and the implications for the child's development.

Language: en