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- Word Document
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- Domestic Violence
- Family Relationship
- Marital Conflict
- Couples
- Utesi Community (Ikpoba Okha LGA, Edo State)
Abstract:
The study titled The Influence of Domestic Violence on Family Relationship Among Couples in Utesi Community, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, Edo State examined the relationship between socio-demographic variables and intimate partner violence among couples in Utesi Community, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. A correlational research design was adopted to determine the extent to which variables such as age, gender, employment status, and level of educational attainment are associated with domestic violence among couples. The population of the study comprised 12,231 registered couples in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area between 2019 and 2024. A sample of 500 respondents, representing 250 couples, was selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-developed instrument titled Domestic Violence Questionnaire (DVQ), structured on a four-point Likert scale of Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, and Strongly Disagree. Data collection was carried out through direct administration and retrieval of questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using Pearson Product Moment Correlation to answer the research questions, while regression analysis was employed to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The study provides empirical insight into how socio-demographic characteristics relate to intimate partner violence, offering a basis for targeted interventions, policy formulation, and community-based strategies aimed at reducing domestic violence and promoting healthier family relationships.
Table of Content:
Title Page- - - - - - - - - - ii
Certification- - - - - - - - - - iii
Dedication- - - - - - - - - - iv
Acknowledgements- - - - - - - - - v
Table of Contents- - - - - - - - - vi
Abstract- - - - - - - - - - ix
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study- - - - - - - - 1
1.2 Statement of the Research Problem- - - - - - 5
1.3 Objectives of the Study- - - - - - - - 5
1.4 Research Questions- - - - - - - - 7
1.5 Research Hypothesis- - - - - - - - 8
1.6 Significance of the Study- - - - - - - - 9
1.7 Scope of Study- - - - - - - - - 10
1.8 Limitation of Study- - - - - - - - 11
1.9 Definition of Terms- - - - - - - - 11
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Preamble- - - - - - - - - - 13
2.1 Conceptual Framework- - - - - - - - 13
2.1.1 Concept of Violence- - - - - - - - 13
2.1.2 Concept of Domestic Violence- - - - - - - 15
2.1.2.1 Concept of Couple- - - - - - - - 18
2.1.3 Concept of Employment Status- - - - - - 19
2.1.4 Concept of Educational Status- - - - - - - 19
2.1.5 Concept of Age- - - - - - - - - 20
2.1.6 Concept of Gender- - - - - - - - 21
2.2 Theoretical Framework- - - - - - - - 22
2.3 Review of Empirical Studies- - - - - - - 24
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Preamble- - - - - - - - - - 34
3.1 Design of the Study - - - - - - - 34
3.2 Area of Study- - - - - - - - - 35
3.3 Population of the Study- - - - - - - - 35
3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique- - - - - - 35
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection- - - - - - - 36
3.6 Validity of the Instrument- - - - - - - 36
3.7 Reliability of the Instrument- - - - - - - 37
3.8 Method of Data Collection- - - - - - - 37
3.9 Method of Data Analysis- - - - - - - - 37
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.1 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents- - - - - 39
4.2 Analysis of Research Questions- - - - - - - 41
4.3 Discussion of Findings - - - - - - - - 51
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary- - - - - - - - - - 56
5.2 Conclusion- - - - - - - - - 58
5.3 Recommendations- - - - - - - - 59
REFERENCES- - - - - - - - - 61
APPENDIX- - - - - - - - - - 68
Introduction:
Domestic abuse remains a deeply entrenched problem in many societies across the globe, and Nigeria is no exception. Numerous studies and empirical research in this area have demonstrated that domestic violence has affected the lives of countless Nigerian couples, cutting across socioeconomic, religious, and cultural boundaries. While there has been an increase in societal awareness and condemnation of domestic abuse in recent years—thanks to advocacy, media coverage, and the work of non-governmental organizations—the problem persists as a hidden and pervasive issue. This is largely due to the dynamics of power and control often wielded by the abuser, as well as the fear, intimidation, and humiliation suffered by victims. These factors often silence victims and prevent them from seeking help or reporting the abuse.
Marriage, considered the oldest and most universal social institution, is highly revered across cultures and religions. It is seen as the cornerstone of societal stability and a sacred bond meant to foster love, cooperation, and mutual respect between partners. Given its pivotal role in shaping the structure and values of society, the institution of marriage has become a focal point for various disciplines—including sociology, psychology, law, religious studies, and gender studies—as well as for governments, religious bodies, and professional organizations concerned with social welfare.
The American Psychological Association (APA, 1996) defines domestic violence as a pattern of abusive behavior that encompasses a wide range of physical, sexual, and psychological maltreatment. This abuse is typically employed by one partner in an intimate relationship to exert power unfairly, maintain dominance, or manipulate the other partner through coercion, fear, and violence. In essence, domestic violence, also referred to as spousal abuse, involves one partner attempting to control the other through abusive means, thereby violating the core values of respect and equality in intimate relationships. The role of a spouse within the family structure is extremely significant and is often linked to the overall health, stability, and adaptability of the family unit. However, this role is not without its challenges. Many spouses have been found to suffer from various forms of abuse, including but not limited to physical violence, sexual coercion, financial manipulation, and verbal/emotional abuse. Each of these forms of abuse can have profound and lasting consequences on family cohesion, trust, and communication, thereby eroding the foundation of the marital relationship.
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