Effects of Domestic Violence on the Psycho-Social Well Being of Children in Pallisa Town Council, Pallisa District
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2024-07-19
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Uganda Christian University
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The research was undertaken to investigate on effects of domestic violence on the psycho-social wellbeing of children in Pallisa town council, Pallisa district. The researcher used a sample size of 63 respondents, questionnaires and interview guide to collect data and data analysis was done using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Results of the first objective showed that power imbalances had a significant effect on psycho-social wellbeing of children in Pallisa town council. The second objective revealed that substance abuse has a significant effect on psycho-social wellbeing of children in Pallisa town council. While the third objective showed that learned behavior had a significant effect on psycho-social wellbeing of children in Pallisa town council. The government should provide accurate and age-appropriate information about substance abuse, its risks, and consequences could help children make informed choices substance abuse prevention programs in schools and community settings can contribute to increased awareness.
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Undergraduate research