Child abuse & neglect
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Child abuse & neglect · Sep 2008
Meta AnalysisComparing physically abusive, neglectful, and non-maltreating parents during interactions with their children: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
To clarify the nature and extent of differences in the ways that physically abusive, neglectful, and non-maltreating parents communicate during interactions with their children. ⋯ Researchers and practitioners need to carefully consider sample size, length and setting of observation, and interaction tasks when using observational methods.