Report on Physical Punishment in the United States: What Research Tells Us About Its Effects on Children
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2008
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Center for Effective Discipline
Abstract
The main goal of this report is to provide a concise review of the empirical research to date on the effects physical
punishment has on children. This report was created for parents and others who care for children, professionals
who provide services to them, those who develop policy and programs that affect children and families, interested
members of the public, and children themselves.
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spanking, corporal punishment, effects
Citation
Gershoff, E. T. (2008). Report on Physical Punishment in the United States: What Research Tells Us About Its Effects on Children. Columbus, OH: Center for Effective Discipline.