The effects of domestic violence on the behavior and welfare of the children in Kasese, Uganda
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2013-05
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The study aimed at establishing the effects of domestic violence on the behavior and welfare of the children in Kasese in Uganda. The problem was the persistent domestic violation of behavior and welfare of the children and therefore, to assess the effects of domestic violence on the behavior and child welfare in Kasese and find out the way forward to solve the prevailing violation. The objectives of this study were; to establish the different forms of domestic violence and child abuses in Kasese, to establish community attitudes, beliefs and values about domestic violence and child abuse and exploitation in Kasese, to identify the causes and effects of child domestic violence on child welfare in Kasese, to establish the prevention strategies for domestic violence and child abuse and exploitation in Kasese. Domestic violence is a pressing issue and has been the subject of much debate, activism and academic research. It is commonly argued that violence between intimate partners remains largely hidden and that children in families where poverty is the order of the day endure much physical, emotional and sexual abuse. This qualitative study focuses on the experiences on the effects of domestic violence on the behavior and welfare of the children in Kasese, Uganda. Although the children had been fearful of reporting their abuse and had spent years suffering silently, all had finally displayed much urgency in reporting the actions of their abusers. In reflecting on their circumstances, the children refer to the primary factors influencing their parents to become abusers: unemployment, financial hardships and poverty, alcohol and drugs, and factors such as immature attitudes, cultural beliefs and jealousy.. Children born in disorganized families had suffered more abuse and were controlled than their children organized counterparts. The study makes many policy recommendations but emphasizes the importance of doing substantive work to probe children’s’ experiences of abuse in intimate unions in Kasese district western Uganda.
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A research report submitted to the college of humanities and social sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a bachelor of degree in development studies of Kampala International University
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Domestic violence on the behavior, Welfare of the children