Research Proposal

Running Head: Thesis Draft 2

Thesis Draft

Although I acknowledge that there are many factors that could negatively impact the proper child growth and development due to child abuse, I claim this because numerous studies have shown that child abuse affects the child’s psychological and emotional development which leaves them less capable of navigating through life easily (Cole, 2006). We should, therefore, act to ensure that this vice is eliminated from our society to protect the future of our children. I also acknowledge the fact that other factors such as being raised in an unconducive environment could lead to the occurrence of these effects on the child growth and development. I will, therefore, consider this in my study.

Child abuse has the potential to cause devastating effects on the growth and development of the individual. It could lead to emotional instability, drug use and addiction, the inability to form proper social relationships with others, behavioral problems, and a lower quality of life in adulthood and low income in the future (Cicchetti & Carlson, 1989). The study looks at the effect of child abuse on the growth and development of the child and seeks to answer the question, how will the nation overcome this vice.

Looking at the philosophical background of child abuse and its religious standpoint gives me an idea of the reasoning behind the execution of the vice. From this line of thinking, I can find ways of overcoming child abuse in the society. For instance, in some communities, beating a child is seen as a way of disciplining the child (McNeil, 2007). Therefore, one way of combating this would be educating the community on the long-term effects of the practice and introducing other ways of disciplinary action for them to use.

References

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Cole, T. (2006). Splintered Emotions: Aftermath of Child Abuse. Indianapolis, IN Over park

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Chu, J. & Bowman, E. (2003). Trauma and Sexuality: The Effects of Childhood Sexual, Physical,

and Emotional Abuse on Sexual Identity and Behaviour. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press.

McNeil, D. (2007). Hidden Scars: The Shattering Effects of Child Abuse. Mustang, Okla.: Tate

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Shenold, L. (1989). Soul murder: the effects of childhood abuse and deprivation. New York:

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