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Lovett, Beverly B. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1995
Interviews with 60 female victims (ages 7-12) of sexual abuse found that most viewed relationships with their mothers as warm and accepting. Girls who perceived lower maternal rejection had higher competency ratings and fewer behavior problems. Abuse involving force was correlated with lower victim competency. More violent abuse was correlated…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Competence
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Schreier, Herbert A. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1996
In cases of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, the perpetrator (generally the mother) simulates or fabricates child abuse in order to maintain an intense relationship with hospital personnel, police personnel, child protection workers, lawyers, or school personnel. A case involving law enforcement agents as a primary "target" illustrates…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Case Studies, Child Abuse, Clinical Diagnosis