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- Title
Parental Beliefs Regarding Developmental Benefits of Childhood Injuries.
- Authors
Lewis, Terri; DiLillo, David; Peterson, Lizette
- Abstract
Objective: To assess parental beliefs that minor childhood injuries play a beneficial role in the development of young children. Methods: Mothers and fathers of 159 children, ages 15 to 40 months, completed the Injury Attitudes Questionnaire (IAQ), designed to assess parental beliefs that children "learn from" and "toughen up" as a result of experiencing minor injuries. Results: A main effect for parent gender was found such that fathers endorsed stronger beliefs than did mothers regarding the developmental benefits of injuries. Conclusions: The accuracy of these beliefs as well as their relevance to parental injury-prevention behaviors is discussed.
- Subjects
CHILDREN'S injuries; CHILD development; PARENTS; QUESTIONNAIRES; CHILDREN'S accidents; HOUSEHUSBANDS
- Publication
American Journal of Health Behavior, 2004, Vol 28, pS61
- ISSN
1087-3244
- Publication type
Article