Child abuse and neglect (CAN) is a pervasive but deviant type of child-rearing with potential negative consequences for children’s socio-emotional and cognitive development, and their physiological stress regulation. The prevalence of CAN in the Netherlands has been estimated to be 30 per 1000 children in the age 0-17 years or 107.200 children in 2005 (NPM-2005, see www.leidenattachmentresearchprogram.eu). This course examines the precursors and sequelae of CAN on all levels of development, from neurons to mental representations. Themes include the evolutionary, historical, and genetic backgrounds of CAN; animal models of CAN; and the neurobiological, psychological and socio-cultural correlates of various types of abuse and neglect. Some emphasis is also on diagnosing CAN. Questions such as “Why do some parents maltreat their children?” and “Why are some children more affected than others?” will be addressed. Knowledge of precursors and sequelae can eventually be used to design (preventive) interventions for practice. The types and implementation of interventions will be discussed.
NB The language of instruction will be Dutch unless English-speaking students participate.
Achievement levels: 1, 3-8, 10-13, 15-19.
Coordinator
Mr prof. dr. M.H. van IJzendoorn.
Doel en inhoud
Child abuse and neglect (CAN) is a pervasive but deviant type of child-rearing with potential negative consequences for children’s socio-emotional and cognitive development, and their physiological stress regulation. The prevalence of CAN in the Netherlands has been estimated to be 30 per 1000 children in the age 0-17 years or 107.200 children in 2005 (NPM-2005, see www.leidenattachmentresearchprogram.eu). This course examines the precursors and sequelae of CAN on all levels of development, from neurons to mental representations. Themes include the evolutionary, historical, and genetic backgrounds of CAN; animal models of CAN; and the neurobiological, psychological and socio-cultural correlates of various types of abuse and neglect. Some emphasis is also on diagnosing CAN. Questions such as “Why do some parents maltreat their children?” and “Why are some children more affected than others?” will be addressed. Knowledge of precursors and sequelae can eventually be used to design (preventive) interventions for practice. The types and implementation of interventions will be discussed.
NB The language of instruction will be Dutch unless English-speaking students participate.
Achievement levels: 1, 3-8, 10-13, 15-19.
Onderwijsvormen
Presence obligatory.
In each of the sessions a recently published research article pertaining to the subject of the session will be discussed. A student will be asked to briefly present the outline of each paper. Results from the papers will be linked to theory and research as presented in the APSAC Handbook. All students are to review the article before the session, and participate actively in the discussions. A review format is available. The reviews are part of the evaluation at the end of the course.
Literatuur
Myers, J.E.B., Berliner, L., Briere, J., Terry Hendrix, C., Jerry, C., Reid, T.A., (2002 second edition). The APSAC Handbook on Child Maltreatment. London: Sage Publications.
Pipe, M.E. et al. (2007). _Child sexual abuse: Disclosure, delay, and denial. _Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Electronic syllabus with recent papers on child abuse and neglect (see blackboard).
Toetsing
Review forms
Written exam
Book review of a part of the APSAC Handbook
Rooster
Inschrijving
U-Twist registration is a requirement for ALL courses and exams.
The deadline for course registration is 2 weeks before the first class; the deadline for exam registration is 1 week before the exam.
Attendance without registration is forbidden!