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Key Points Question Is there an association between intimate partner violence, maternal depressive symptoms, harsh child discipline, child stimulation, and children’s socioemotional development in rural Tanzania? Findings This cross-sectional study used data from 981 mothers and their children aged 18 to 36 months and noted that physical only and physical and sexual intimate partner violence were associated with lower child socioemotional development scores. An association was also observed between mild to severe maternal depressive symptoms and lower child socioemotional development scores. Meaning The findings of this cross-sectional study suggest that children whose mothers experienced intimate partner violence or depressive symptoms appear to have poorer socioemotional development.