Applying Cross-Cultural Parenting Insights to Prevent Childhood Trauma: Challenges, Strategies, and Outcomes

Submission Deadline: 01 September 2025 View: 56 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Dr. Laura Nathans

Email: llnathans1@gmail.com

Affiliation: a Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State Scranton, Dunmore, PA, 18512, United States

Homepage: Babytalk.org

Research Interests: Home visiting, parent involvement in education

Summary

Backgrounds: Childhood trauma has profound and long-lasting effects on mental health and development. The experience of trauma can be influenced by cultural contexts, as parenting practices and societal norms vary across different cultures. Understanding these cultural nuances is crucial in the prevention of childhood trauma. This special issue acknowledges the significance of cross-cultural perspectives in parenting and their potential to inform strategies for preventing childhood trauma.

Aims: The aim of this special issue is to explore the application of cross-cultural parenting insights to prevent childhood trauma. It seeks to identify the challenges faced by diverse cultural groups in this endeavor, to outline effective strategies for preventing trauma, and to examine the outcomes of such interventions. The issue will bring together research from various disciplines, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, and public health, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between culture, parenting, and childhood trauma prevention.

Topics:

Cultural Factors in the Etiology and Impact of Childhood Trauma

Cross-Cultural Parenting Practices and Their Role in Trauma Prevention

Investigating how traditional and contemporary parenting practices in different cultures can protect against or contribute to childhood bring-up.

Challenges in Applying Cross-Cultural Insights to Trauma Prevention

Strategies for Effective Cross-Cultural Parenting

The Impact of Cross-Cultural Parenting on Trauma Outcomes

Policy Implications and Future Directions for Cross-Cultural Parenting

This special issue will offer valuable insights for researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and educators who are interested in understanding and addressing the complex relationship between culture, parenting, and childhood trauma.

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