Abstract
Domestic violence is a complex problem in Nigeria. It is a common problem and people live with it as if it is a norm in the society. The aim of this study is to analyse the influence of religious and cultural belief in motivations, coping mechanisms, perceptions and the help-seeking behaviour to advocacy and counselling programs as services. This study adopted a cross-sectional survey method utilizing ex-post facto design. However, the study used the qualitative data collection techniques to achieve its objectives among the target population. Data collected were analyzed using statistical software R (version 2.14.1). The findings of this research show that the Nigerian society’s reaction has increasingly affected the number of occurrences of domestic violence. Religion and religious institutions which seem to be an important place of refuge in the lives of most Nigerians have contributed directly or indirectly to the beliefs about domestic violence.
Highlights
Domestic violence is a complex and multi-dimensional phenomenon, and over the years, there have been several theoretical approaches that have attempted to explain this complexity, domestic violence is a total violation of human rights beyond geographical, cultural, religious, social, moral and economic conditions (Fulu, 2015)
The religious institutions have the responsibility of preaching against violence of any form and encourage victims to seek help when abused, they should respond without delay to every complaint made by the victims and referral to the appropriate authorities should be made without prejudice
Religion and religious institutions which seem to be an important place of refuge in the lives of most Nigerians have contributed directly or indirectly to the beliefs about domestic violence
Summary
Domestic violence is a complex and multi-dimensional phenomenon, and over the years, there have been several theoretical approaches that have attempted to explain this complexity, domestic violence is a total violation of human rights beyond geographical, cultural, religious, social, moral and economic conditions (Fulu, 2015). These days, it is a common problem experienced by Nigerians regardless of age and class to varying degrees and types. English law in early America greatly affected the outcomes of the decisions of the colonial courts (Davis, n.d.)
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