Influence of Domestic Violence on Academic Performance of Couples Amongst Students in Peacock College of Education Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria.
CHAPTER ONE
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The main aim of the research work is to determine the influence of domestic violence on academic performance of couples among students in Peacock college of education Jalingo. Other specific objectives of the study are:
1. To determine the relationship between domestic violence and the academic performance of couples amongst peacock college of education students.
2. To determine the causes of domestic violence of couple amongst students in peacock college of education, Jalingo.
3. To find solution to the effect of domestic violence among couple amongst students of peacock college of education students.
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction
This chapter entails influence of domestic violence on academic performance of couples amongst students over time. It shows what various authors have noted or realized from the definition and background of domestic violence to its relations to school drop outs, violence, truancy and concentration which all contribute to poor academic performance of high school students.
Domestic Violence
In the past two decades there has been growing recognition of the prevalence of domestic violence in the society. Moreover, it has become apparent that some individuals are at a greater risk for victimization than others. Domestic violence has adverse effect on individuals, families and society in general. Ganley (1989) states that Domestic violence includes: physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse and abuse to property and pets. According to him, exposure to these forms of violence has considerable potential to be perceived as life threatening by those victimized and can leave them with a sense of vulnerability, helplessness and in extreme cases horror. Dutton (1992) defines Physical abuse as any behavior that involves the intentional use of force against the body of another person that risks physical injury, harm and or pain. It includes 9 pushing, hitting, slapping, choking, using an object to hit, twisting of a body part, forcing the ingestion of an unwanted substance and use of a weapon. Dutton (1994) defines sexual abuse as any unwanted sexual intimacy forced on ne individual by another. It may include oral anal or vaginal stimulation or penetration, forced nudity, forced exposure to sexual explicit material or activity. Compliance may be obtained through actual or threatened physical force or through some other form of coercion. Psychological abuse may include derogatory statements or threat of being killed by another individual. It may also involve isolation, economic threats and emotional abuse. Straus and Gelles (1990) domestic violence is widespread and occurs among all social economic groups. in a national survey of over 6000 American families it was estimated that between 53% and 70% of male batterers also frequently abuse their children. Other research by CWP, (1995) suggests that women who have been hit by their husbands are twice as likely as other women to abuse a child. Over three million children at a risk of exposure to parental violence each year observes Carlson (1984). Mackay (1994) notes that children from homes where domestic violence occurs are physically or sexually abused and/or seriously neglected at a rate 15 times the national average Regier and Cowdry (1995) estimated that 1 in 5 female children and 1 in 10 male children may experience sexual molestation. According to statistics from (2012) governors’ commission, roughly 50% of homicides and 92% of murders- suicides in New Hampshire are domestic violence related. Domestic violence is a pattern that usually builds in intensity without intervention according to Representative Shannon Chandley, an Amherst democrat. Children regardless of race or social class are victimized at a higher rate than adults according to the U.S. department of justice.
CHAPTER THREE
Research methodology
Research Design
The research design adopted in this research work is the survey research design which involves the usage of self-designed questionnaire in the collection of data. Under the survey research design, primary data of this study will be collected from students of peacock college of education, Jalingo in order to determine influence of domestic violence on academic performance of couples amongst students. The design was chosen because it enables the researcher to collect data without manipulation of any variables of interest in the study. The design also provides opportunity for equal chance of participation in the study for respondents.
Population of Study
The population of study is the census of all items or a subject that possess the characteristics or that have the knowledge of the phenomenon that is being studied (Asiaka, 1991). It also means the aggregate people from which the sample is to be drawn.
Population is sometimes referred to as the universe. The population of this research study will be Seventy-five (75) selected students of peacock college of education, Jalingo
Sample Size and Sampling Techniques
The researcher made use of stratified sampling technique because all the members have the same probability of occurrence. The researcher narrowed down the samples to students of peacock college of education, Jalingo in order to determine influence of domestic violence on academic performance of couples amongst students.
In this study, the researcher used the [TARO YAMANE FORMULA] to determine the sample size.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
This chapter is about the analysis and presentation of data collected from the field through questionnaire. The analysis of the data with particular question immediately followed by the presentation of findings.
As mentioned in chapter three, 75 questionnaires were administered and 50 were retrieved and necessary analysis was carried out on them.
Data Presentation
This is the presentation of the quantitative data collected from the respondents through the questionnaire drawn-tabulation and percent (%) age will be used to analyze the data accordingly
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain influence of domestic violence on academic performance of couples amongst students in peacock college of education, Jalingo. In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of domestic violence on academic performance of couples amongst students
Summary
This study was on influence of domestic violence on academic performance of couples amongst students in peacock college of education, Jalingo. Three objectives were raised which included: To determine the relationship between domestic violence and the academic performance of couples amongst peacock college of education students, to determine the causes of domestic violence of couple amongst students in peacock college of education, Jalingo and to find solution to the effect of domestic violence among couple amongst students of peacock college of education students. The total population for the study is 75 students of peacock college of education, Jalingo. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for this study. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies
Conclusion
Based on the result of the study, it was concluded that family violence has significant negative effect on students’ performance among student ouples. This is evident in the analysis of the research questions and test of hypotheses of this study. Therefore, efforts should be made to curtail the menace of family violence in our various homes in order to pave way for enhanced student performance
Recommendation
Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended as follows: 1. School administrators should establish a close working relationship with specialized domestic abuse agencies such as Coalition on Violence against Women (COVAW).
Pre-service and in-service capacity building of school guidance counselors should be prioritized by government and other partners on issues of psychological violence so as to minimize such experiences by students and ensure their better performance in schools
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