Factors affecting the occurrence of the crime of child abuse: short-term and long-term consequences of child abuse on children s psychological and social development

Mohammad Amin Shahbazian¹ Rozhin Almasi²

1) Bachelor of Laws, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah branch.
2) Bachelor of Law student, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah branch.

IOI Code : AZDD-AZEHZB
Publication : 4th.International Congress on Management, Economy, Humanities and Business Development(4icmba.ir)
Abstract :
    The purpose of this research is to investigate the factors affecting the occurrence of child abuse and the short-term and long-term consequences of child abuse on the psychological and social development of children. Child abuse is one of the most serious social and human issues that has profound effects on children s physical, mental and social health. This phenomenon includes various types of traumatic behaviors such as beating, sexual abuse, neglect and emotional abuse, which not only lead to immediate injuries, but also have significant long-term consequences. This article deals with a comprehensive review of the types of child abuse, the factors influencing its occurrence, the short-term and long-term effects of this phenomenon, and the strategies to deal with and prevent it. The effective factors in the occurrence of child abuse include individual, family, social and cultural aspects that strongly affect the occurrence and continuation of this phenomenon. Poverty, psychological problems of parents, social inequalities and cultural patterns of violence are among the factors that lead to child abuse. Its short-term consequences include emotional disorders, decreased self-confidence, and problems in social relationships, while long-term consequences can lead to chronic psychological disorders, problems in interpersonal relationships, and antisocial behaviors. In order to prevent this problem, there is a need for parental training, social and economic support, and legal and policy changes in order to prevent harm caused by child abuse by promoting public awareness and strengthening support systems. This research is an applied research in terms of research classification according to its purpose, in terms of data collection it is descriptive-non-experimental and among the types of descriptive research methods, it is classified as a case study.

Keywords : children s rights child abuse antisocial behavior child psychology