Towards an ''objectivation'' of the term ''child well-being'' in its contents: Contribution of child and adolescent psychiatry and developmental psychology

Author(s): Mattejat, F.

Journal/Book: Prax Kinderpsychol Kinderpsyc. 1996; 45: Theaterstrasse 13, Postfach 77, W-37070 Gottingen, Germany. Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. 266-273.

Abstract: The term of ''child well-being'' is a rather vague notion in the German jurisdiction and has to be reinterpreted according to each single case. The present article describes the historical concert and different attempts to come to a more concrete definition of the term suitable to serve as a guideline for expert opinion and jurisdiction. The authors discuss the question in which way scientific findings may enhance an objectivation of ''child well-being'', stressing especially contributions coming from the fields of developmental psychopathology, attachment research, interaction and family research and research on risk factors and protective factors.

Note: Article H Remschmidt, Univ Marburg, Kinder & Jugendpsychiat Klin, Hans Sachs Str 6, D-35033 Marburg, Germany

Keyword(s): PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

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