Workshop: Thesis Development

CHILD ABUSE 3

Research Topic: The Impact of Child Abuse

Tasha Smith

Ashford University

LIB356: Research Methods for the Humanities

04/07/2017

I am studying child abuse because I want to find out what the impact has on growth and development of a child. This way, my reader will best understand many types of child abuses and possible effects they have on children as they grow into adulthood. For example, some common types of child abuses of interest include physical abuse, neglect, psychological abuse and sexual abuse among others. The research topic on child abuse will focus on the question; how can a society or nation effectively fight against child abuse?

I purpose to resolve the problem of unique damage to growth and development occasioned by child abuse which happens either intentionally or due to ignorance. It is evident in many forms of pathology and child abuse has emerged as the most contributor of emotional, developmental and relational damage when children become adults (Priolo-Filho & Williams, 2016). Failing to answer the research question stated above, there would be increased childhood abuse. For example, there are high chances that it will cause permanent destruction to the brain and eventually lead to emotional, physical and relational damage. In addition, associated problems such as commercial sex works and many others could result in the society if an amicable solution is not provided by the research question.

Philosophy, religion and history will constitute relevant humanity disciplines to aid in the study of the impact of child abuse as follows. Philosophy will provide a detailed perception of persons committing child abuse unintentional and cannot recognize its detrimental consequences. Religion will be helpful in understanding what different religions consider as a child abuse and yet they do not observe it. Acquiring every religion perspective would offer a good bargaining power to advise people against child abuse. Lastly, history will offer a detailed trend concerning the issue of child and therefore, devise effective measures to resolve the problem.

References

Priolo-Filho, S. R., & Williams, L. C. (2016). Child abuse as a predictor of alcohol consumption among Brazilian university students. Journal of interpersonal violence, 0886260516640775.