The Impact of Maternal History and Behavior upon Foster Placement and Adjustment in Sexually Abused Girls.

Leifer, Myra; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ475953

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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The Impact of Maternal History and Behavior upon Foster Placement and Adjustment in Sexually Abused Girls.

Leifer, Myra; And Others

Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v17 n6 p755-66 Nov-Dec 1993

This study investigated the impact of the nonoffending mother's childhood history and current functioning upon the psychological status and placement decisions for 68 sexually abused black girls. Maternal substance abuse and dissatisfaction with social support were significantly associated with lack of maternal support to the child, more abuse incidents, and placement in foster care. (DB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Blacks, Child Abuse, Children, Females, Foster Care, Mother Attitudes, Mothers, Parent Background, Placement, Sexual Abuse, Social Support Groups, Substance Abuse

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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