AttitudeS of arab and jewish mothers towards punitive and non-punitive discipline methods

Mona Khoury-Kassabri*

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Abstract

This study used data from 234 Jewish and Arab mothers in Israel to determine the association between cultural and socioeconomic factors on their views of punitive and non-punitive discipline behaviours. Mothers highly approved the use of nonpunitive disciplines. For example, all mothers supported to explain to the child what the rules are to try to prevent misbehaviour; however, their support of punitive disciplines was not negligible. For instant, 15.32% approved spank, slap, smack or swat children; one out of 10 mothers endorsed using an object such as a paddle, hairbrush, belt, etc. on children. Mothers with lower levels of education (completing high school or lower) and Arab mothers approved the use of corporal punishment and psychological aggression more than others. More support and training are required for these families.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)135-144
Number of pages10
JournalChild and Family Social Work
Volume15
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2010

Keywords

  • Culture
  • Education
  • Mothers
  • Punitive and non-punitive discipline

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