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. 1982 Apr;11(2):77-87.
doi: 10.1007/BF01834705.

Corporal punishment: Normative data and sociological and psychological correlates in a community college population

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Corporal punishment: Normative data and sociological and psychological correlates in a community college population

J W Bryan et al. J Youth Adolesc. 1982 Apr.

Abstract

Community college students (N=170) were surveyed regarding the intensity and frequency of methods of corporal punishment they have received and the persons administering the punishment. Results indicate that corporal punishment is a normatively used method of behavioral management. Males reported receiving a greater amount of corporal punishment, especially from their fathers. Overall, those who received a high amount of corporal punishment reported lower grades and a significantly greater number of problems, such as aggression, delinquency, depression, and anxiety. These findings are cause for concern and intervention.

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