Predictors of Parental Use of Corporal Punishment in Ukraine

Child Youth Serv Rev. 2018 May:88:66-73. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.03.003. Epub 2018 Mar 2.

Abstract

Despite a great deal of evidence that corporal punishment is harmful, corporal punishment is still very prevalent worldwide. We examine predictors of different types of corporal punishment among Ukrainian mothers in 12 communities across Ukraine. Findings suggest that maternal spirituality, maternal coping styles, family communication, and some demographic characteristics are predictive of mothers' use of corporal punishment.