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Instructor/Advisor

Jonathan P. Kessler, LICSW, SAC

Keywords

Corporal punishment, Adult outcomes

Abstract

Extensive research has shown that corporal punishment is associated with negative childhood outcomes, which can significantly influence the transition into adulthood and shape long-term challenges. While establishing direct causation remains challenging, identifying correlations between corporal punishment and various adult outcomes provides insight into its lasting effects. This systematic literature review examines the non-behavioral consequences of corporal punishment in adulthood, focusing on key domains such as interpersonal relationships, socioeconomic mobility, employment, educational attainment, and legal involvement. By synthesizing recent peer-reviewed studies, this review aims to deepen the understanding of how corporal punishment experienced during childhood impacts long-term stability and quality of life through adulthood.

The Lasting Impacts of Corporal Punishment: A Systematic Review of of Long-Term, Adult Outcomes

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