Abstract
This paper investigated Intimate Partner Violence in the densely populated area of Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria. The study utilized survey design in the collection of data. The study area was purposely selected and convenience sampling was used in the selection of the respondents that participated in the study [n=120]. Questionnaire was the instrument of data collection employed and percentage and Chi-Square were used in analyzing the quantitative data. The results of analyses show that there is much to be done in creating awareness of Intimate Partner Violence in area of its criminal and legal implication. Drunkenness, infidelity, rudeness, hatred and excessive rights of men over women were identified social factors which induce IPV. While joblessness and financial dependence of women on their partners were the economic factors noticed in the study. The study recommends creation of more awareness on Intimate Partner Violence, peaceful coexistence within the family, the assistances from the society at large and assistances and supports from the government and non-government organizations, in order to quench the problem of Intimate Partner Violence in Nigerian Society.
Highlights
Intimate Partner Violence [IPV] is a common occurrence in many homes in Nigeria
This paper investigated Intimate Partner Violence in the densely populated area of Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria
The study recommends creation of more awareness on Intimate Partner Violence, peaceful coexistence within the family, the assistances from the society at large and assistances and supports from the government and non-government organizations, in order to quench the problem of Intimate Partner Violence in Nigerian Society
Summary
Intimate Partner Violence [IPV] is a common occurrence in many homes in Nigeria. The increase in the numbers of the occurrence globally has made it an issue which calls for drastic attention. Intimate Partner Violence is a highly prevalent and severe problem in the United States and other societies where it has been studied. Intimate Partner Violence is a domestic form of abuse which is a forceful tactic, intentionally employed by family members to cause physical and /or psychological harm to the victim [Aysa-Lastra, Rojas ,Dillon, Duan and Rosa 2012]. This violence occurs in all countries and socioeconomic groups; its prevalence and manifestations vary widely [Tartakovsky and Mezhibovsky, 2012]. Many social and economical factors had been considered as factors, which caused Intimate Partner Violence within most Nigerian homes. 1) To investigate the awareness of the people on Intimate Partner Violence. 2) To identify some common socio-economic factors, which cause Intimate Partner Violence
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