Citation

Finkelstein J, Yates JK. Int. J. Emerg. Ment. Health 2001; 3(2): 107-114.

Affiliation

Loyola College in Maryland, Department of Psychology, Baltimore 21210-2699, USA. jfinkelstein@loyola.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Chevron Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11508563

Abstract

For many years, research has demonstrated the devastating effects of violence upon children, particularly in the form of direct physical and sexual abuse. What has only recently come to into focus are the potential effects of witnessing violence upon children. This area of vicarious victimization seems of particular import given the fact that so many youngsters are known to witness violent acts within their own households. This paper shall review the psychological effects which may be effected upon children as a result of witnessing marital violence. Relevant research issues concerning the potential roles of moderating and mediating variables will also be discussed.

Language: en