Children's perspective on corporal punishment-a participatory action research with disadvantaged youth in Manila

Date of Publication

2012

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Psychology Major in Clinical Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Abstract/Summary

The study investigated the perspective on corporal punishment of adolescents from lowest socio-economic status from an inner city in Manila, employing Participatory Action Research (PAR) as research paradigm. The participants or co-researchers were 11 youth mainly from street families, selected through purposive sampling. Together with two adult researchers they engaged in a process of reflection and action encompassing 16 sessions. The research questions evolved around the co-researchers perceptions of corporal punishment, the emergence and implementation of the action, and the impact of the PAR process. Results showed that the co-researchers frequently experienced harsh forms of corporal punishment, often co-occurring with verbal abuse and such punishment was strongly associated with negative emotions, perceived negative child outcomes and a decreased quality of the parent-child relationship. The co-researchers perceived corporal punishment generally as inappropiate and only justified when administered properly and commensurate with their wrongdoing. They also implied that co-occurring verbal abuse may be worse than corporal punishment and they preferred discipline based on reasoning. The co-researchers planned a social action to address the issue of corporal punishment in their families: they produced a video clip and held a parents meeting where they showed the video and invited the comments of their parents. The research process led to more resilient functioning in the co-researchers, to realizations in their parents, as well as to improvements in the parent-child relationship. The results were discussed in the light of literature on corporal punishment, resilience, and PAR and recommendations for prevention programs and research were made.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG005298

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

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