Effects of domestic violence on pupils’ academic performance in government primary schools in Morukatipe sub county Tororo district.
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2024
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Busitema University
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This study established the influence of domestic violence on pupils" academic performance in government schools in Morukatipe sub county Tororo District. It was guided by the following research objectives; establish the prevalence of domestic violence in Morukatipe Sub County in Tororo District, effects of domestic violence on pupils" academic performance in government primary schools in Morukatipe Sub County in Tororo District, and assess ways of curbing domestic violence in families in Morukatipe Sub County in Tororo District. The study adopted quantitative approach hence applied descriptive design. The research study targeted a population 93 in 6 government primary schools in the sub county. These schools have a total population of 87 teachers and 6 head teachers. Both questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect data. Data was analysed using tables, frequencies and percentage. The study findings shows that domestic violence is common hence negatively the academic performance of pupils in the subcounty. The study suggested possible remedies to domestic violence such as sensitization family peace, women empowerments etc. The study recommends that communities are required to formulate by-laws aiming to totally avoid domestic violence in families, for example elect special persons concerned with matters on domestic violence who will continuous issue such matters at both local council and courts of law for here-in.
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Nabwire, S. (2024). Effects of domestic violence on pupils’ academic performance in government primary schools in Morukatipe Sub County Tororo District. [Research report]. Busitema University.