Sticks and stones: The psychological effects of corporal punishment on children

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  • Lila Saqib

Abstract

Society’s approach to corporal punishment varies dramatically. Some people firmly believe that physically disciplining children leads to damaging results later in life: detrimental effects on mental health, cognitive development, aggression, reclusiveness, and anti-social behaviours. Others view physical punishment as an effective deterrent for undesirable behaviour. This project explores the psychological impact of corporal punishment on children. The author conducted an in-depth literature review of previous research and found both short-term and long-term detrimental effects on young children and on adolescents. The author concludes that corporal punishment is psychologically damaging for children and adolescents, a result that has implications for parenting practices.

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Published

2021-08-24

How to Cite

Saqib, L. (2021). Sticks and stones: The psychological effects of corporal punishment on children. Revue YOUR Review (York Online Undergraduate Research), 8. Retrieved from https://yourreview.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/yourreview/article/view/40580

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