Domestic violence and family stability in Soroti District. A case study of Soroti Sub County
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2011-08
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Kampala International University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The research was carried out in Oderai parish Soroti sub county, Soroti District. The
study was about the domestic violence and stability of families, a case study of Soroti
Sub County. The objectives of the study were to find out the forms of domestic violence,
to identify the major causes of domestic violence and to find out the measures for
preventing domestic violence to create stable families.
The methods used in data collection were structured administered questionnaire and
interview guide. Convenience method was used to select respondents who took part in the
study. This was through themes and frequency tables.
The major findings of the study were that; alcoholism, influence of drug abuse and
financial difficulties are these main causes of domestic violence as it is what most of
respondents said .Others were adultery, influx of western culture, permissiveness, role of
women emancipation political differences, denial of conjugal rights and influence of
family members respectively. Divorce, child abuse, psychological torture, increased
spread of HIV and physical damage are the most effects of domestic violence and others
are family economic breakdown, financial burden on family members.
From the research findings domestic violence can be minimized if the government
intervenes and put strict laws on the people involved, sensitizing people through guidance
and counseling, religious intervention among others
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A research dissertation submitted to the department of Guidance and counseling as a requirement for Fulfillment of the award of bachelors Degree in guidance and counseling of Kampala International University
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Domestic violence, Family stability, Soroti District