A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE ROLES OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN FACILITATING PUBLIC AWARENESS REGARDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study: There has been disturbing news of domestic violence in every nook and cranny of the nation for some time now in the society of Nigeria. This is the case in every part of the country. In the event that a story concerning cultism, prostitut...
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CAUSES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN AND ITS EFFECTS ON FAMILY RELATIONSHIP IN FOUR SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the causes of domestic violence and abuse against women and its effects on family relationship in four selected Local Government in Taraba State, Nigeria. To achieve this 4 research questions were formulated. The survey design was ado...
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND ITS IMPACTS ON CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine domestic violence against women and its impact on children development using Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State as case study. Specifically, the study examined how the psychology of a child is impacted...
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FAMILY INSTABILITY AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
ABSTRACT: The family as a universal social institution exists in all human society. It forms the basis without which no society can survive. It is from here the individual picks up a “self” through the process of socialization. Various factors have been associated wit...
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN AND ITS EFFECT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF EDO STATE
ABSTRACT : The main aim of the study is to find out the effects of domestic violence on performance of students in public secondary schools. The case study was conducted in Benin city of Edo State.
Chapter one entails the background of the study which has grounde...
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND ITS IMPACTS ON CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine domestic violence against women and its impact on children development using Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State as case study. Specifically, the study examined how the psychology of a child is impacted...
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND ITS IMPACTS ON CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine domestic violence against women and its impact on children development using Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State as case study. Specifically, the study examined how the psychology of a child is impacted...
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN NIGERIA EXPERIENCE
Background of the study: Apart from CEDAW and other international instruments which Nigeria is signatory to laws that forbid violence against women, the Nigeria constitution itself forbids it. The provision in section 42 of Nigeria constitution, guarantees all Nigeria including w...
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN AND ITS EFFECT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (A CASE STUDY OF EDO STATE)
Background of the study: Ganley (1989) states that domestic violence includes: physical violence, sexual violence, emotional abuse and abuse of property and pets. According to him, exposure to these forms of violence has considerable potential to be perceived as...
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PERPETRATED AGAINST WOMEN AND IT EFFECT ON CHILDREN’S GROWTH
Background to the Study: It is the smallest unit of society and one of the primary agents of socialization inside the family. The family is the earliest and most essential agent of socialization since it is the first location a child encounters in life and plays...
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DRUGS ABUSE IN BAYELSA AND RIVERS STATE FROM 2010-2023
Background of the Study: Various people describe drugs in a variety of ways. By definition, a drug is anything that when consumed by a living organism tends to alter one or a myriad of its functions. Owing to their chemical nature, drugs (legal or illegal) alter...
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A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE TYPES, PREVALENCE AND CAUSES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AMONG SELECTED COUPLES
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Domestic abuse is a problem that is entrenched in many societies across the globe and Nigeria is not an exception. Research i...
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THE REORIENTATION OF FAMILY VALUES THROUGH RADIO BROADCAST CAMPAIGNS ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the family is the most basic societal unit, and it is the responsibility...
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THE CRIME OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF NNENWI, ANAMBRA STATE)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: Domestic abuse is a pervasive problem in many communities throughout the world, and Nigeria is no different. Numerous Nigeria...
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THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON MARRIAGE SUSTAINABILITY IN KWARA STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background Of The Study
Marri...
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THE HEALTH IMPLICATION OF CHILD ABUSE IN MAITUMBI, BOSSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Survivors of childhood abuse often suffer from health problems long after the abuse has ended. Abuse survivors are sick more often and go to the doctor more (Felitti, 1991). They report more symptoms and are less likely to describe their health a...
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTASTION OF AN ONLINE RESOURCES FOR MARRIAGE CRISES RESOLUTION
ABSTRACT
Many married couples experience their relationship changes over time. During the first years of the relationship, they had spent many evenings just talking with each other. They wanted to share joys, hurts, and hearts. There was closeness between the two of them that just made...
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ANALYZING THE SOCIOECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ON FAMILIES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
ANALYZING THE SOCIOECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ON FAMILIES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a critical issue that extends beyond the individual v...
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THE ROLE OF CULTURAL NORMS IN PERPETUATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
THE ROLE OF CULTURAL NORMS IN PERPETUATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue in many indigenous communities, where cultu...
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EFFECTIVENESS OF LEGAL FRAMEWORKS IN ADDRESSING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
EFFECTIVENESS OF LEGAL FRAMEWORKS IN ADDRESSING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a severe issue in South Africa, with significant implications for...
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SHELTERS AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SHELTERS AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a profound and pervasive issue in Nigeria, affectin...
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THE ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN INDIA.
THE ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN INDIA.
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a critical issue in India, affecting millions of women and...
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THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS ON THE PERCEPTION AND RESPONSE TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN WEST AFRICA
HE INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS ON THE PERCEPTION AND RESPONSE TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN WEST AFRICA.
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant issue in West Africa, manifestin...
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THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RURAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES
THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RURAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue in rural African communities, where tr...
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COPING WITH LOSS AMIDST TRADITIONAL DEMANDS: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF BURIAL PRACTICES IN ENUGU STATE
COPING WITH LOSS AMIDST TRADITIONAL DEMANDS: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF BURIAL PRACTICES IN ENUGU STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of...
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GRIEF AND BURDEN: EXPLORING THE EMOTIONAL TOLL OF LAVISH FUNERALS IN ANAMBRA STATE
GRIEF AND BURDEN: EXPLORING THE EMOTIONAL TOLL OF LAVISH FUNERALS IN ANAMBRA STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Lavish funerals in Anambra State have become symbolic displays of respect, social standing, and familial pride. Ceremonie...
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THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF BURIAL-RELATED CONFLICTS IN IMO STATE COMMUNITIES
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF BURIAL-RELATED CONFLICTS IN IMO STATE COMMUNITIES
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In many Imo State communities, burial ceremonies are not only spiritual observances but also arenas for asserting family...
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THE INTERPLAY OF TRAUMA AND TRADITION: MENTAL HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF BURIAL PRACTICES IN RIVERS STATE
THE INTERPLAY OF TRAUMA AND TRADITION: MENTAL HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF BURIAL PRACTICES IN RIVERS STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In Rivers State, burial ceremonies are deeply interwoven with cultural traditions, embodying both spiritu...
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BURIAL CEREMONIES AS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES: A STUDY OF YOUTH EXPLOITATION IN EBONYI STATE
BURIAL CEREMONIES AS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES: A STUDY OF YOUTH EXPLOITATION IN EBONYI STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In Ebonyi State, traditional burial ceremonies have evolved beyond purely cultural rites into significant economi...
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TRADITIONAL RITES OR OPPORTUNISM? EXAMINING FINANCIAL DEMANDS BY YOUNG PEOPLE IN CROSS RIVER STATE FUNERALS
TRADITIONAL RITES OR OPPORTUNISM? EXAMINING FINANCIAL DEMANDS BY YOUNG PEOPLE IN CROSS RIVER STATE FUNERALS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Cross River State funerals, like many in southeastern Nigeria, are marked by intricate tradition...
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CULTURAL DEVIATIONS AND THE RISE OF COMMERCIALIZED BURIALS AMONG YOUTH IN ABIA STATE
CULTURAL DEVIATIONS AND THE RISE OF COMMERCIALIZED BURIALS AMONG YOUTH IN ABIA STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In Abia State, a notable shift has emerged in which traditional burial rites—once entirely community-funded and o...
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FROM TRADITION TO BUSINESS: YOUTH-CENTERED DEMANDS IN BURIAL CEREMONIES IN AKWA IBOM STATE
FROM TRADITION TO BUSINESS: YOUTH-CENTERED DEMANDS IN BURIAL CEREMONIES IN AKWA IBOM STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In Akwa Ibom State, the line between ritual observance and commercial enterprise is increasingly...
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BURIAL RITES AND THE COMMODIFICATION OF DEATH: PERSPECTIVES FROM YOUNG ADULTS IN BAYELSA STATE
BURIAL RITES AND THE COMMODIFICATION OF DEATH: PERSPECTIVES FROM YOUNG ADULTS IN BAYELSA STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In Bayelsa State, traditional burial rites have historically been a communal affair, led by...
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN: A STUDY OF RURAL AND URBAN DISPARITIES IN OGUN STATE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN: A STUDY OF RURAL AND URBAN DISPARITIES IN OGUN STATE
1.1 Background of the Study
Domestic violence against children encompasses physical, emotional, and sexual abuse occurring within the home environment. In Nigeria, cultural norms often tol...
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SILENT VICTIMS: EXPLORING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN IMO STATE
SILENT VICTIMS: EXPLORING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN IMO STATE
1.1 Background of the Study
Discussions around domestic violence in Nigeria are often centered on women and children, with little attention given to male victims. However, emerging evidence reveals that men i...
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SOCIETAL STIGMA AND MALE VICTIMHOOD: A STUDY OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN LAGOS STATE
SOCIETAL STIGMA AND MALE VICTIMHOOD: A STUDY OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN LAGOS STATE
1.1 Background of the Study
Violence against men—physical, emotional, or psychological—remains a largely unacknowledged phenomenon in Nigeria’s most populous state, Lagos. Pat...
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ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY AND VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN ABIA STATE MARRIAGES
ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY AND VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN ABIA STATE MARRIAGES
1.1 Background of the Study
Economic interdependence is a central feature of marital relationships, yet imbalanced dependency can become a vector for abuse. In Abia State, traditional gender roles often posit...
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THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROTECTING MALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN RIVERS STATE
THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROTECTING MALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN RIVERS STATE
1.1 Background of the Study
Domestic violence legislation in Nigeria—most notably the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP) 2015 at the federal level and the Rivers State Dom...
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MALE SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE: BARRIERS TO SEEKING HELP IN KADUNA STATE
MALE SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE: BARRIERS TO SEEKING HELP IN KADUNA STATE
1.1 Background of the Study
Intimate partner violence (IPV) against men—encompassing physical assault, emotional abuse, and coercive control—remains underrecognized in Kaduna Stat...
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GENDER DYNAMICS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: UNDERSTANDING VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN DELTA STATE
GENDER DYNAMICS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: UNDERSTANDING VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN DELTA STATE
1.1 Background of the Study
Delta State’s cultural mosaic—comprising Urhobo, Itsekiri, Ijaw, and other ethnic groups—yields diverse gender norms and family structures. Tra...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON MALE VICTIMS: EVIDENCE FROM EDO STATE
PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON MALE VICTIMS: EVIDENCE FROM EDO STATE
1.1 Background of the Study
Domestic violence against men inflicts not only physical harm but also profound psychological trauma. In Edo State, where patriarchal norms stigmatize male expression...
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BREAKING THE MYTH OF MALE INVULNERABILITY: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES IN BAUCHI STATE
BREAKING THE MYTH OF MALE INVULNERABILITY: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES IN BAUCHI STATE
1.1 Background of the Study
The pervasive belief that “real men” cannot be victims of domestic violence perpetuates silence and invisibility. In Bauchi State—where traditional...
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AN EXAMINATION OF DIVORCE TRENDS AMONG MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES: A CASE STUDY OF ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL
AN EXAMINATION OF DIVORCE TRENDS AMONG MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES: A CASE STUDY OF ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Marriage, as a formal and socially sanctioned union, has traditionally played a central role in family for...
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