High Income Levels and Domestic Violence among Couples in Mbarara City, Mbarara District

Donath Asiimire., Robert Mugabe. and Dr. Nuwatuhaire Benard.
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Donath Asiimire.: Bishop Stuart University
Robert Mugabe.: Bishop Stuart University
Dr. Nuwatuhaire Benard.: Ankole Western University

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 6, 1558-1568

Abstract: The study investigated High Income levels and Domestic Violence among married Couples in Uganda. The objectives of the study were: to establish the relationship between high investment and domestic violence among married couples, high asset base and domestic violence among married couples, high financial base and domestic violence among married couples in Mbarara district. The study took a case study design where both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis were used. Data was collected (n=232) using questionnaire and interview guide. Validity and reliability of research instruments were tested. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques of analyses were used. The study revealed a moderate positive correlation between high income levels and domestic violence. The study concluded that high income levels is associated mostly with blame, isolation, threats and intimidation among married couples. The study recommends that laws prohibiting violence of whatever kind should be enforced and the affected people should be sensitized and educated on their rights such that in case their rights are violated, they should seek justice in the courts of law to ensure creation of harmony in all homes.

Date: 2024
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