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1 Neglect Department of Psychology PSY-636-X3307 Intervention Strategies Marisa Echenique, MA, MS, PsyD 03/31/2024

2 Neglect This week's short paper assignment requires selecting a peer-reviewed journal article focusing on neglect, abuse, foster care, depression, or suicide. The essay will specifically focus on neglect, aiming to identify at least one effective intervention that tackles the fundamental issues related to this subject. Child neglect is a critical and complex issue that affects the well- being and development of children (Moss, 2015). It is defined as a failure by a caregiver to meet a child's basic physical, educational, emotional, and medical needs. This can include inadequate supervision, housing, food, clothing, education, and access to medical care. The consequences of neglect can be severe, impacting a child's physical and mental health, and can lead to long-term developmental issues and trauma (Moss, 2015). Addressing child neglect involves understanding the various risk factors, including parental mental health issues, poverty, and substance abuse, and implementing prevention and intervention strategies to support both children and families in need (Moss, 2015). Peer-Reviewed Journal Article Spratt, E. G., Friedenberg, S., LaRosa, A., Bellis, M. D. D., Macias, M. M., Summer, A. P., Hulsey, T. C., Runyan, D. K., & Brady, K. T. (2012). The effects of early neglect on cognitive, language, and behavioral functioning in childhood. Psychology , 3 (2), 175–182. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.4236/psych.2012.32026 The objective of the present study was to evaluate the differences in cognitive, linguistic, and behavioral outcomes between children with no history of neglect and those who have experienced early neglect. Specifically, it aimed to assess children who suffered physical and emotional abuse by caregivers or faced deprivation due to placement in international institutional settings before adoption. The study examined children adopted by families with higher

3 socioeconomic status (SES) after spending time in international institutions. It compared these children with a group of adoptees from around the world. For children born in the United States who have endured past emotional or physical abuse, the study considered the impact of such experiences. The study utilized the Differential Abilities Scale, Test of Early Language Development, Child Behavior Checklist, and Parenting Stress Index to compare children aged 3 to 10 with a history of familial neglect (USN) against those with a history of institutional rearing (IA) and those without any neglect history. Additionally, it explored the predictors of a child's functioning. The researchers found that children who have experienced unsupervised neglect (USN) and inadequate attention (IA) exhibit more behavioral problems and have lower cognitive and language abilities compared to children who have not been neglected. Among those in the USN category, both internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems were notably common. Furthermore, parenting stress has been linked to difficulties with externalizing behaviors. It has been suggested that language proficiency and the lack of externalizing behavioral issues could be indicative of a higher IQ. In comparisons between the two groups of neglected children, a lower IQ was associated with externalizing behaviors, diminished language skills, and a reduced duration in a stable living situation. Essential Issues Related to Neglect Neglect has several associated problems. Neglect is one of the most prevalent types of child abuse, with long-term effects on a child's physical and mental well-being (John, 1998). There are several types of neglect. Research has shown that children are more prone to experience several forms of neglect, such as emotional, physical, medical, and educational neglect. Studies have shown that child neglect can significantly impact a child's development, health, and overall well-being (John, 1998). The consequences for neglected children are

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