social fact

[izzie123]

, Hi im new to this forum and have just recently started my nvq, im struggling on the question in unit 2 which says recognition that social factors e.g substance abuse, may increase a childs vulnerabilty to abuse. Im struggling to put this in words, please can anyone help

[emzy-lou]

this is what i put as mine...

Family Factors
Specific life situations of some families-such as marital conflict, domestic violence, single parenthood, unemployment, financial stress, and social isolation-may increase the likelihood of maltreatment. While these factors by themselves may not cause maltreatment, they frequently contribute to negative patterns of family functioning.

Parent or Caregiver Factors
Poor impulse control, depression, anxiety, and antisocial behaviour. While some maltreating parents or caregivers experience behavioural and emotional difficulties, severe mental disorders are not common.

Parental Histories and the Cycle of Abuse
A parent's childhood history plays a large part in how he or she may behave as a parent. Individuals with poor parental role models or those who did not have their own needs met may find it very difficult to meet the needs of their children.

Substance Abuse
Substance abuse can interfere with a parent's mental functioning, judgment, inhibitions, and protective capacity. Parents significantly affected by the use of drugs and alcohol may neglect the needs of their children, spend money on drugs instead of household expenses, or get involved in criminal activities that jeopardize their children's health or safety. Also, studies suggest that substance abuse can influence parental discipline choices and child-rearing styles.

Age
Caretaker age may be a risk factor for some forms of maltreatment, although research findings are inconsistent. Some studies of physical abuse, in particular, have found that mothers who were younger at the birth of their child exhibited higher rates of child abuse than did older mothers. Other contributing factors, such as lower economic status, lack of social support, and high stress levels may influence the link between younger childbirth-particularly teenage parenthood-and child abuse.

Family Structure
Children living with single parents may be at higher risk of experiencing physical and sexual abuse and neglect than children living with two biological parents. Single parent households are substantially more likely to have incomes below the poverty line. Lower income, the increased stress associated with the sole burden of family responsibilities, and fewer supports are thought to contribute to the risk of single parents maltreating their children.

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