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Growing up does not necessarily mean that young adults do not benefit from strong parental support. The prevalence of depression in young adults has been on the rise, highlighting the need for a better understanding of factors that contribute to mental well-being during this critical period of life.
There is growing debate in the parenting literature as to whether using physical punishment to discipline children is an effective strategy or leads to the development of aggressive behaviors and other antisocial attributes. The aim of the current literature review is to examine the association between harsh physical discipline and the development of externalizing behaviors in children, as well as the suggested moderators of this relationship. Secondly, the findings regarding the effects of harsh physical discipline on children’s educational outcomes are reviewed. Articles were selected from...