P/S/124. Dissertation. Child abuse vs. disciplinary punishment

The dissertation investigates the issue of the divide between child abuse and disciplinary punishment. A literature review touches upon the problems of child maltreatment, domestic violence, government strategies in protecting children’s rights, etc. The attitudes of students in relation to child abuse are studied using direct methods (data collection through questionnaires) and secondary data analysis. Conclusions are made about the factors that distinguish child abuse from disciplinary punishment.