Review article

Children, Adolescents and Family Violence

Dubravka Kocijan-Hercigonja ; Poliklinika Kocijan-Hercigonja
Vesna Hercigonja-Novković ; Poliklinika Kocijan-Hercigonja

Abstract

The family, which creates a positive self-image of a child and a positive image of its vicinity through its relationship with the child and through the model of its functioning, is crucial for a healthy development of the child. The child will transpose the confidence and intimacy acquired in its family to all other relationships, which is a prerequisite for proper mental development. However, in cases of family violence, the child will not be able to develop safety, trust, and self-confidence, but will too soon learn about guilt, shame, fear and helplessness. To escape from such a situation, the child may often identify with adults, even with the abuser, and start to mimic his/her abusive behavior outside the family. Family violence, often associated with poor social status, is responsible for developmental and health status of children, who need continuous help from the society and primary, secondary and tertiary health institutions.

Keywords

child; violence; family; behavior

Hrčak ID:

57167

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/57167

Publication date:

20.7.2009.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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