The effects of domestic violence on children’s academic performance in primary schools: a case study of Makindye Sub-County Kampala District
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2009-10
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Kampala International University.College Of Education
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to explore the effects of domestic violence on children ·s
Academic performance in primary schools. The study was conducted in Makindye cubcounty, Kampala district.
The researcher collected dat& from parents, children and police officers, self administered
questionnaires, guided interviews and observation were the basic instruments. The collected
data was tabulated and analysed comparing percentage number of the respondents for the
variable under investigation.
The findings revealed that domestic violence is often linked to poor self- esteem. A child
growing up in a violent home is likely to have little self worthy. Children in homes where
domestic violence occurs are witnesses to abuse, may themselves be abused and also suffer
harm "incidental" to the domestic abuse and are used by the batterer to manipulate or gain
little control over the victim. Other factors included drug or alcohol abuse, loss of wage
earning power and so many others.
The study findings also revealed the effects of domestic violence on children as academic
problems, agitation. aggression. fear of natural exploring, feelings of not belonging, general
emotional distress and low self -esteem.
In view of the above findings. the following conclusion can be made. If a child expresses a
desire to talk. he or she should be provided with opportunity to express his or her thoughts
and feelings. They should also be encouraged to write in a journal, draw or paint as these
are all viable means for facilitating expression in young children.
No one should be afraid to report a case of domestic violence. It is everyone· s business
when someone is being abused. neighbors. teachers, doctors and clergy all need to be aware
and report suspicious activities. If someone confides that they are being abused. listen with a
supportive. non-judgmental ear never be afraid to contact the appropriate authorities.
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Research report submitted to the faculty of education in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of the Bachelor of Arts with Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Domestic Violence, Children, Academic Performance, Primary schools, Kampala District