Cummings, J.G., Pepler, D.J., & Moore, T.E. (1999). Behavior problems in children exposed to wife abuse: Gender differences. Journal of Family Violence, 14, 133-155. Introduction: The purpose of this research is to focus on behavior problems that children witnesses of domestic violence often experience as a result of it. It targeted gender differences when evaluating family aggression or other conduct problems that children ages 6-12 from violent homes will often than not exhibit. This study …showed first 75 words of 928 total…

…showed last 75 words of 928 total…were significant differences between girls and boys aged 6-12 who witnessed parental abuse. This study found that when mothers rated the child’s adjustment that girls would experience greater maladjustment problems than boys. I feel that more research needs to be conducted across all states as domestic violence is a worldwide problem. However, I think it is extremely important to only focus on the effect of witnessing domestic violence rather than looking at gender differences.