The Public Perception of the Impacts of Domestic Violence Against Women

Omorogiuwa Tracy B. E.
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Omorogiuwa Tracy B. E.: Department of Social Work, University of Benin, Benin City, Niger

Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2017, vol. 8, issue 1, 293-298

Abstract: This paper investigates the impacts of domestic violence against women in Benin City. The study adopts the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprises of all men and women in Benin City, Nigeria. Using simple random sampling technique, a sample of one hundred and seventy five participants was selected. The data collected was analyzed using the Cronbach alpha formulae for internal consistency reliability, coefficients of 0.85. The descriptive statistics; the mean and standard deviation were employed. Results showed public perception of domestic violence against women in Benin City with the test value of 2.88. Domestic violence influences separation/divorce with a test value of 2.65. The psychological effects on women account for a test value of 2.78 and the physical health issues account for a test value of 2.99. Recommendations were made based on the findings that: Constant awareness-raising as a significant approach in responding to the issues of domestic violence against women should be encouraged by helping professionals. Assistance provision for victims, interventions measures with abusers and the proper interpretation of policies in response to the phenomenon.

Keywords: Domestic violence; Violence; Gender based violence; Abuse; Public perception (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2017.v8n1p293

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