Racial variations in the link between domestic violence and children's behavioral outcomes
The link between domestic violence and children has been well documented, but little is known about racial variations in this relationship. Using multiple waves of the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, this study examined whether the effects of domestic violence on children's behavior problems differed by race. Results from structural equation modeling revealed that domestic violence had negative effects on children in all racial groups; but the mechanisms through which domestic violence exerted its effects varied across groups. Whereas the effects of domestic violence on children's behavior problems were partially mediated through maternal functioning for White and Black families, only direct effects were found for Hispanic families. This study highlights wide racial variations in the mechanisms through which domestic violence affects children and the importance of cultural context in understanding those variations.
Year of publication: |
2014
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Authors: | Yoo, Jeong Ah |
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Children and Youth Services Review. - Elsevier, ISSN 0190-7409. - Vol. 44.2014, C, p. 90-99
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Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Subject: | Domestic violence | Children | Racial variation | Behavior problems |
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