CAUSES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AMONG MARRIED ADULTS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This research investigated the causes of domestic violence among married adults in Kwara State. The study used a descriptive research design. The study's target population consists of all married adults in Kwara State and a sample of 420 married adults were drawn. To collect data for the study, a questionnaire created by the researchers was validated with a reliability coefficient of 0.75. The demographic information was presented as a percentage, and the developed hypotheses were examined, using a t-test and an ANOVA at a significance level of 0.05. The result of the study disclosed causes of domestic violence among married adults in Kwara State, which include lack of job satisfaction, increase in unemployment rate, inability to meet daily needs and unwanted pregnancy, due to low income and inability to secure a stable job. There was no significant difference in the causes of domestic violence among married adults in Kwara State, based on academic attainment, gender and length of years in marriage. The study recommended that domestic violence can be reduced in the society through sensitisation, all stakeholders in the Nigerian society must commence strong campaign, and enlightenment on the effects of domestic violence on the growth and evolution of children in the family.