TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration ..................................................................................................... .i
Approval. ...................................................................................................... ii
Dedication ..................................................................................................... iii
Acknowled1t;ement. ............................................................................. , ............ iv
List of tables ................................................................................................. viii
Abstract. ...................................................................................................... x
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 1
1.0 Introduction .................................................................................... .1
1.1 Background of the study ........................................................................ l
1.2 Statement of the problem ...................................................................... .3
1.3 Purpose of study ................................................................................. 3
1.4 Objectives of the study ........................................................................ .4
1.5 Research questions ............................................................................. .4 . .
1.6 Significance of the study ...................................................................... .4
1.7 Scope of the study ............................................................................... 5
1.8 Limitation of the study .......................................................................... 5
1.9 Delimitation of the study ........................................................................ 6
1.10 Definition of terms .............................................................................. 6
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ............................. .... 7
2.0 Introduction ....................................................................................... 7
2.1. Actual Literature Review ....................................................................... 7
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2.2. Common forms and causes of domestic violence ........................................... 7
2.3 P.overty and Economic empowerment. ........................................................ 8
2.4 Effects of domestic violence on children ..................................................... 13
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY ......................................................... 16
3.0. Introduction ..................................................................................... 16
3 .1 Research Design ............................................................................... 16
3 .2 Area and Population of Study ................................................................ 16
3.3 Sampling Selection and Size .................................................................. 16
3 .4 Data collection method ........................................................................ 17
3 .5 Procedure of data collection ................................................................. 18
3.6 Interview Guide ............................................................................... 18
3 .7 Observation ........................................................................................................... 18
3.8 Structured Questionnaires ................................................................... .19
3.9 yaiidity and Reliability ........................................................ ··:··········.19 ..
3.10 Data analysis ............................................................................. .19
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION ................................................ 20
4.0.In trodu ction ................................................................................... 20
4. 1 Procedures ..................................................................................... 20
4.2 Background Information of the Study ...................................................... 20
4.3 Effects of domestic Gender Base violence ................................................. 22
4.4 Ways to Improve Academic Performance in Abok Sub-county Oyam District. ..... 24
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION .. . 26
5.0.Introduction .................................................................................... 26
5.1 Summary of Key Findings ........................................ : ........................... 26
5.2 Conclusion ....................................................................................... 27
5.3 Recommendations ............................................................. , ............... 27 '•
REFERENCES ............................................................................................. 28
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APPENDIXES
Appendix 1 Interview Guide for pupils ................................................................... 30
Appendix 2 Questionnaire for Teachers .................................................................. 31
Appendix 3 Questionnaire for Parents .................................................................. .32
Appendix 4 Questionnaire for Local leaders (Police) ................................................... 33
Appendix 5 Work plan of the Researcher ................................................................ .34
Appendix 6'Budget ............................................................................. : ............ 35
ABSTRACT This study entitled the impact of Domestic Gender Based Violence on Academic Performance in selected primary schools in Abok sub-county oyam District was properly researched under the following objectives. (1) Establish the causes and various forms of GBV cases in Abok sub-county oyam district. (2) Find out the impact I effect of Domestic Gender Based Violence on academic pe1formance of pupils in Abok sub- County. (3) Identify possible ways of curbing the escalating domestic Gender Based Cases in the community of Abok sub-county. The study was conducted in five (5) primary schools of Abok sub-county. The schools include those in chapters three (3) Atotal of 73 respondent consisting of pupils, teachers, headteachers, police. The study used descriptive survey design and employed both qualitative and simple quantitative techniques in data analysis. The primary data collection tool was the questionnaire. The findings indicated that Domestic Violence was still so much felt in Abok sub-county but mostly used as a way of disciplining children women. Children experienced various negative emotions causing truancy and in attentiveness in school, poor performance and low self esteem. Community felt that canning of children was a good drilling method. In view of conclusion done, the following recommendations were made:- 1. Perpetrators of Domestic Gender Based Violence be arrested and prosecuted. 2. Teacbers, counselors and parents should provide compassionate and supportive environment to the school children to aid the victims. 3. Sensitization of the community constantly on the negative impacts of GBV and initiate others mild ways of helping children. 4. Ministry of education and sports (MOES) to constantly mentor school counselors or the various wings of GBV atrocities in school community. 5. Parents should be empowered with alternative skills and techniques of disciplining children which do not result in domestic violence.