Psychological Maltreatment of Children

Currently The New York Foundling Vincent J. Fontana Center is developing a program of research on the topic of psychological maltreatment of children. An extensive literature review was conducted which resulted in two papers.  In addition, a survey study was conducted in collaboration with Dr. Trudy Festinger at New York University. The purpose of the study was to compare several different measures of adult recall of childhood psychological maltreatment.  To date, six papers have been submitted for publication based on these efforts.

Baker. A.J.L. (in press). Adult recall of childhood psychological abuse: Definitional strategies and challenges. Children and Youth Services Review.

Baker, A.J.L. (in press). Adult recall of parental alienation in a community sample: Prevalence and associations with psychological maltreatment. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage.

Baker, A.J.L. & Maiorino, E. Assessments of emotional abuse and neglect with the CTQ: Issues and estimates. Under Review.

Baker, A.J.L. & Chamber, J. Adult recall of childhood exposure to parental conflict:
Unpacking the black box of parental alienation. Under Review.

Festinger, T. & Baker, A.J.L.  Prevalence and predictors of childhood emotional abuse among child welfare staff. Under Review.

Baker, A.J.L. & Festinger, T. Adult recall of childhood psychological maltreatment: A comparison of five scales. Under Review.