Although
online
parenting
programs
have
been
growing
fast
recently,
their
effects
on
child
maltreatment
remains
unknown.
This
meta-analysis
aims
to
estimate
the
effectiveness
of
maltreatment-related
outcomes
and
examine
potential
moderators
associated
with
intervention
effects.
Seven
electronic
databases
were
systematically
searched
for
quasi-experimental
randomized
controlled
trials
published
before
January
15,
2024.
Sixteen
studies
included,
which
yielded
24
effect
sizes.
The
overall
indicated
significant
reductions
in
caregiver
reports
(standardized
mean
difference
[SMD]
=
−0.17,
95%
CI
[−0.30,
−0.04]),
most
substantial
improving
inappropriate
attitudes
cognition
(SMD
−0.63
[−1.11,
−0.16]).
Subgroup
analyses
revealed
that
location
sample
source
significantly
moderated
programs,
conducted
outside
United
States
recruiting
participants
from
primary
care
clinic
settings
showing
larger
Additionally,
interventions
without
human
interactions
or
action
tasks,
targeting
individuals,
delivered
asynchronously,
shorter
durations
showed
These
findings
suggest
program
is
a
promising
strategy
preventing
maltreatment,
future
research
can
develop
more
effective
protect
children.
BMC Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: March 13, 2024
Abstract
Background
Experiences
during
childhood
and
adolescence
have
enduring
impacts
on
physical
mental
well-being,
overall
quality
of
life,
socioeconomic
status
throughout
one’s
lifetime.
This
underscores
the
importance
prioritizing
health
children
adolescents
to
establish
an
impactful
healthcare
system
that
benefits
both
individuals
society.
It
is
crucial
for
providers
policymakers
examine
relationship
between
COVID-19
adolescents,
as
this
understanding
will
guide
creation
interventions
policies
long-term
management
virus.
Methods
In
umbrella
review
(PROSPERO
ID:
CRD42023401106),
systematic
reviews
were
identified
from
Cochrane
Database
Systematic
Reviews;
EMBASE
(OvidSP);
MEDLINE
(OvidSP)
December
2019
February
2023.
Pairwise
single-arm
meta-analyses
extracted
included
reviews.
The
methodological
appraisal
was
completed
using
AMSTAR-2
tool.
Single-arm
re-presented
under
six
domains
associated
with
condition.
classified
into
five
according
evidence
classification
criteria.
Rosenberg’s
FSN
calculated
binary
continuous
measures.
Results
We
1551
301
pairwise
124
met
our
predefined
criteria
inclusion.
focus
meta-analytical
predominantly
outcomes
COVID-19,
encompassing
study
designs.
However,
rigor
suboptimal.
Based
gathered
meta-analyses,
we
constructed
illustrative
representation
disease
severity,
clinical
manifestations,
laboratory
radiological
findings,
treatments,
2020
2022.
Additionally,
discovered
17
instances
strong
or
highly
suggestive
concerning
long-COVID,
pediatric
comorbidity,
vaccines,
health,
depression.
Conclusions
findings
advocate
implementation
surveillance
systems
track
consequences
establishment
multidisciplinary
collaborative
rehabilitation
programs
affected
younger
populations.
future
research
endeavors,
it
important
prioritize
investigation
non-physical
bridge
gap
application
in
field.
Frontiers in Virtual Reality,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: March 13, 2025
Child
abuse
is
a
pervasive
global
issue
with
enduring
consequences,
and
conversations
children
are
central
to
its
detection
intervention.
However,
these
fraught
psychological
developmental
complexities,
professionals
across
legal,
medical,
educational
fields
often
report
feeling
ill-equipped
navigate
them.
Most
critically,
forensic
interviewers
frequently
rely
on
coercive
questioning
techniques,
undermining
the
validity
of
children’s
testimonies
in
court.
Traditional
training
methods
elicit
reliable
verbal
disclosures
have
remained
ineffective,
driving
interest
using
immersive
virtual
reality
(VR)
provide
simulated
child
victims.
To
assess
existing
evidence
base,
reproducible
systematic
search
was
conducted
APA
PsycInfo,
PsycArticles,
PubMed,
Mendeley,
Google
Scholar.
While
early
studies
suggest
VR
enhances
professionals’
self-efficacy
learning
outcomes,
empirical
validation
remains
limited,
indicating
critical
gaps
for
future
address.
This
scoping
review
synthesizes
emerging
research
protection
training,
evaluating
efficacy,
limitations,
methodological
rigor
professional
contexts.
Psychiatric Quarterly,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2025
Abstract
Childhood
psychological
maltreatment
has
psychological,
behavioral,
and
emotional
repercussions
on
individuals
in
adulthood.
These
reflections
play
a
role
both
the
internal
distress
of
deterioration
their
interpersonal
relationships.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
examine
serial
mediating
flexibility
family
conflict
relationship
between
childhood
subjective
happiness.
conducted
with
493
university
students
(61.7%
female,
38.3%
male),
ages
ranging
from
18
53
years
(
M
age
=
24.02,
SD
6.342).
data
research
analyzed
using
structural
equation
modeling.
findings
indicate
that
have
results
demonstrated
improve
happiness
people
who
been
psychologically
abused
as
children,
it
is
necessary
make
them
more
flexible
teach
how
deal
conflict.
Overall,
these
emphasize
importance
fostering
resolution
skills
key
intervention
targets
mitigate
long-term
negative
effects
were
discussed
interpreted
detail
light
relevant
literature.
PEDIATRICS,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
153(6)
Published: May 2, 2024
BACKGROUND
AND
OBJECTIVES
Coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
lockdowns
(stay-at-home
orders)
had
significant
mental
health
consequences
in
2020
to
2021
for
caregivers
and
children.
Little
is
known
about
“postlockdown”
periods
2022
2023.
We
investigated
the
experiences
of
Australian
families
throughout
3
years
COVID-19
pandemic
(2020–2023),
by
demographic
characteristics
lockdown
length.
METHODS
A
total
N
=
12
408
(N
20
339
children,
aged
0–17
years)
completed
Australia’s
only
representative,
repeated,
cross-sectional,
National
Child
Health
Poll
across
6
waves
(June
2020–April
2023).
Caregivers
reported
themselves
(Kessler-6,
poor
versus
not)
each
child
(self-rated
health,
poor/fair
good/very
good/excellent),
perceived
impacts
on
own/child
(negative
none/positive).
Binary
logistic
models
were
fitted
predict
marginal
probabilities
measure
state/territory
group
(proxy
length),
over
time,
adjusted
potential
confounders.
RESULTS
Poor
caregiver
Kessler-6
was
similar
between
genders
but
more
common
sole
caregivers,
those
with
a
home
language
other
than
English
lower
education.
Poor/fair
self-rated
increased
age.
Perceived
negative
females
socially
advantaged
caregivers.
Overall,
length,
peaking
height
July
2021,
before
declining.
CONCLUSIONS
Negative
children
decreased
during
postlockdown
2022–2023;
however,
social
gradients
persisted.
These
data
can
inform
precise
policies
that
enable
better
use
limited
infrastructure.
Frontiers in Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: July 6, 2023
Introduction
Technology
has
been
used
in
evidence-based
child
maltreatment
(CM)
programs
for
over
a
decade.
Although
advancements
have
made,
the
extent
of
application
technology
these
programs,
and
its
influence
on
parental
outcomes,
remains
unclear
within
context
changes
that
emerged
because
COVID-19
pandemic.
This
scoping
review
provides
contextualized
overview
summary
use
parenting
serving
families
impacted
by
effects
technology-enhanced
target
outcomes.
Materials
methods
Using
Arksey
O'Malley's
methodological
framework,
we
searched
seven
databases
to
identify
peer-reviewed
grey
literature
published
English
from
2000
2023
according
California
Evidence-Based
Clearinghouse
(CEBC),
included
technological
supports
two
populations:
at-risk
parents
prevention,
children
youth
0–18
years
exposed
maltreatment.
All
study
designs
were
included.
Results
Eight
one
trauma
program
identified
as
using
across
total
25
articles
2
abstracts
meeting
inclusion
criteria
(
n
=
19
parent-level
programs;
8
child-level
programs).
Four
studies
COVID-19.
Two
main
uses
emerged:
(1)
remote
programmatic
delivery
(i.e.,
delivering
all
or
part
virtually
technology)
(2)
enhancement
augmenting
content
with
technology).
Improvements
mental
health
behavioral
outcomes
generally
observed.
Discussion
is
not
new;
however,
small
sample
since
start
pandemic
this
met
highlight
dearth
research
topic.
Findings
also
suggest
need
implementation
related
adoption
engagement,
which
could
inform
equitable
dissemination
programs.
Additional
considerations
practice
are
discussed.