Predictors of Child Abuse Potential Among Military Parents: Comparing Mothers and Fathers

This study examined the unique and common predictors of child abuse potential for both mothers and fathers in a sample of active-duty Army Service members and their spouses who were referred to the New Parent Support Program. The authors used several standardized self-report measures to assess a range of factors known to be associated with physical child abuse (e.g., depression, family conflict, relationship satisfaction, parenting stress, and social support).