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Straus and Gelles (1986) compared results of 1975 and 1985 surveys that attempted to measure intrafamily violence. They reported declines in the rates of child and wife abuse during this period. They attributed their findings to "a combination of changed attitudes and norms along with changes in overt behavior" with respect to intrafamily violence toward wives and children...
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Straus and Gelles (1986) compared results of 1975 and 1985 surveys that attempted to measure intrafamily violence. They reported declines in the rates of child and wife abuse during this period. They attributed their findings to "a combination of changed attitudes and norms along with changes in overt behavior" with respect to intrafamily violence toward wives and children...
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