The psycho- social dimensions of the problems of child abuse and neglect within the family/guardianship in Sri Lanka-some case profiles.

Abstract

The study provides an overview of the psycho-social dimensions associated with the problem of child abuse and neglect within the family/guardianship in Sri Lanaka. The psycho-social dimensions of the impact of abuse and neglect have been presented in relation to signs of psychological and social deficits exhibited in behavioral responses observed in an age-determined sample of children who are among victims of neglect and abuse presently admitted...