EXAMINATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PERCIEVED STUDENTS’ EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

The study investigated the link between domestic violence and perceived students’ educational attainment and focused on determining the level to which violent actions carried out by some parents impact students; educational attainment in secondary schools in Rivers State. The study adopted two research questions and was guided by two null hypotheses. The study used the descriptive survey design and the population for the research was recorded as 111,903 comprising male and female students from secondary schools across Rivers State. The sample of the study was selected employing the method of stratified random sampling comprising of 443 male and 217 female students. The research used a structured questionnaire titled “Domestic Violence and Perceived Students Educational Attainment Questionnaire (DVPSEAQ)” as instrument for data collation. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance employing the z-test. The study identified amongst many other revelations that; domestic violence significantly impacts the emotions of students; access to family provision for school is impacted by domestic violence. Based on the findings from the research, a number of recommendations were offered by the researcher such as the need for pupils to be treated with affection in order to eradicate and minimize emotional and psychological issues. Guardians ought to make effort to provide essential learning materials for their wards in school and the educational aspirations of children should be encouraged and supported by their guardians.