Essays and Research Papers on Child Psychology

3 pages in length. Disciplining children has become more and more challenging with the ever-growing perception that spanking is both abusive and unnecessary. Each side of this hotly debated topic maintains reasons why it is either beneficial or detrimental to use spanking as a means of appropriate discipline, citing such aspects as later ...

3 pages in length. After extensive research, Piaget identified a distinct recognition between right and wrong beginning at about five years old, noting how children considered rules both "rigid and unalterable" because they were put in place by authority figures such as parents. Moreover, the fact that children at this age are challenged ...

5 page overview of the problem of child abuse. Discusses its legal definition, sexual abuse, memory recall, how these problems are addressed and more. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing some of the different forms of child abuse, and the dangers that go along with them. It also gives some startling statistics, it discusses just how a grave a situation this is, and describes some ways to improve it.

In 10 pages the author discusses child abuse. Child abuse in its many forms is alive and well in the 1990s. The parents or other caregivers abuse children very frequently. Child abuse is clearly defined under state and federal statutes. Children have rights. There are specific clues to look for to ...

7 pages on the trauma of Child Abuse and the role of amnesia (suppressing the memories). 7 comprehensive sources listed in bibliography.

7 pages on survivors of child abuse. Covers such areas as post-traumatic stress disorder, memory suppression, and so forth. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the basic trauma that abuse imposes upon children and the prevailing theories as to what causes this behavior. The writer argues that the theories that pertain to the psychological makeup and background of the abusive parent appear to have the most validity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page research paper in which the writer considers the issues of child sexual abuse. This paper explores what is abuse, who are abusers and what the effects of abuse are to the children. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page research paper in which the writer cites the opinions of numerous authorities who oppose physical punishment for children. The psychological implications of inflicted violence are stressed and alternatives are presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 11 page paper that presents the arguments regarding the use of corporal punishment. This paper focuses on the negative psychological impacts and suggests a number of options to this kind of action. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 11 page paper explores the question: does spanking result in violent behavior in the child who is spanked? The writer posits there is no relationship between spanking as defined in the essay and a child's future violent or other antisocial behavior. An extensive literature review was conducted which revealed some significant gaps in the ...

A 5 page essay discussing the pro's and cons of corporal punishment. The debate about the use of corporal punishment, i.e., spankings, by parents as a form of discipline has rages for thirty years. Studies and opinions on both sides of the issue are presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

4 pages. An overview of the choices in child punishment and a review of the effects of physical punishment. Concludes that such punishment is not only counterproductive but potentially harmful. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper on corporal punishment. Spanking has been used by parents as a form of discipline since the beginning of time but that does not make it right. Research has, more often than not, shown that spanking actually increases negative behavior, rather than putting an end to it. A specific study is illustrated ...

A 6 page paper analyzing child-rearing advice found in a syndicated newspaper column for validity and applicability to a broad range of families. John Rosemond, psychologist and author of all three of the articles examined here, appears to be a voice of reason, standing firmly midway of those who advocate worshiping the child and ...

This 15 page research paper explores the incidence, definitions, and the causes of abuse. Several theories regarding what makes a person become an abuser are discussed. Statistics include incidences of abuse committed by victims of abuse and the percentage of incarcerated sex offenders who were abused as children. Bibliography includes 18 references.

This 8 page research paper examines the long-term effects of domestic violence on children. Specifically discussed include signs and symptoms of behavior exhibited by children who have witnessed acts of domestic violence and what can be done to help them. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

In 5 pages, the author discusses the subject of domestic violence in the USA. Those who are at risk for domestic violence are spouses, children and elders. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the role of play according to the cognitive/developmental techniques pioneered by the Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. The writer observes the behavior of toddlers at a public playground using the framework provided by the Parten/Piaget scale. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page research paper. Statistics reported by the Menninger Perspective in 1995 point to the belief (true numbers cannot be absolutely known) 'that one child in ten is the object of violent abuse by a parent or caregiver; and one out of every three women report sexual abuse as children' (Helm, 1997; p. ...

A 6 page paper that investigates childhood neglect and its effects throughout life. Statistics are provided regarding the incidence of neglect along with a common definition. Research studies are then discussed which reveal the severity of the short-term and long-term effects of childhood neglect which range from problems in school to obesity to lasting psychological ...

A 10 page research paper exploring aspects of self-esteem including: how self-esteem is defined by different theorists, what are the components in self-esteem, and how does the teacher help to improve a student's self esteem. Several programs are described and discussed with a final caution to select activities carefully so the efforts do not backfire. ...

This 8 page research paper examines the importance of self-esteem in toddlers. Specifically discussed are why a child's self-esteem would be high or low and the ways in which self-esteem can be raised. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

In 15 pages the author discusses the dilemma of runaway/homeless youth. The plight of the runaway/homeless youth is a terrible one. Basically, they have been considered as ‘throwaway youth' by society. The value system of society is skewed when it will allow such a problem to continue. Bibliography lists 11 sources.