Multilevel Ecological Analysis of the Predictors of Spanking Across 65 Countries

Ending violence against children is critical to promote the health and socioemotional development of children across the globe. The UNICEF and the WHO have as a response, called for the abolishment of spanking, which is the most pervasive form of physical violence against children worldwide. This study is examining micro-level and macro-level predictors of parental spanking across 65 countries.