RE: A Call For Theories

["INGRAM, BOBBY B." <INGRAMBB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Have tried to look at these children from a Systems Theory approach?  Social 
Learning Theory didn't apply?  Hmmmm. . .

Brian
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From: owner-CHILD-MALTREATMENT-RESEARCH-L
To: Child Maltreatment Researchers
Subject: A Call For Theories
Date: Monday, August 18, 1997 1:25PM

Hi everyone,

I am a grad student "enjoying" the struggles of research. I am trying to
locate a good psychological theory for my research which focuses on some
psychological and behavioural effects of child physical abuse in 10-12
year olds. The subjects in my study are residents in children's homes. I
have looked at several theories including social learning theory,
psychoanalysis, and behaviourism. However, none of these seem to apply.I
need a thory that addresses the negative impact of these variables on
child physical abuse, with the additional impact of residential
institutionalization. Any assistance, will be greatly appreciated.
I know there are some skeptics who believe that you cannot place the
EFFECTS of child physical within some narrow theoretical paradigm, but as
I continue to do my research I see a great need for this.