Spanking is associated with lower levels of executive functioning, such as inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility, in children, according to a new study that analyzed longitudinal data from more than 12,000 children.
Spanking predicts lower cognitive skills in children, study finds
A new study in Child Abuse & Neglect provides evidence that spanking negatively impacts children's executive functions, particularly inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility. Despite controlling for biases, the study found consistent adverse effects across different demographics, underscoring the far-reaching impact of spanking on cognitive development.
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