ABSTRACT
The main aim of the study is to find out the effects of domestic violence on performance of students in public secondary schools. The case study was conducted in Lekki, Lagos State. Chapter one entails the background of the study which has grounded out the negative effects of domestic violence generally in our society as a summary of literature review. The statement of the problem clearly states the research gap that is how domestic violence is negatively affecting performance, well defined purpose of the study research questions, delimitation and limitations of the study. Chapter two entails important findings briefly described from previous research studies. Chapter three presents the methodology used by the researcher which entails; research design, location of the study, target population, sampling techniques, research instruments, reliability and validity of the instruments. The sample design used by the researcher is both qualitative and quantitative because the tools used are both numeric and non numeric where a sample of fifty secondary school students were drawn from the target public secondary school population in Lagos State and six teachers from the teacher population from the two sample schools. The researcher used observation schedules, questionnaires and focus group discussion in gathering data. The research findings led to the following conclusions. There was a major problem in the area school dropout rate, violence, poor concentration, truancy were just a drop in the ocean as the researcher gathered a lot of effects of domestic violence in Lagos State. She found out that domestic violence is rampant. It has led to a trickledown effect to the society. Social vices in the area have been directly or indirectly caused by domestic violence at the grassroots(their homes) most teachers who are also parents confirmed the drug abuse, suicides, muggings and illegal trades are more of a result to high rates of school dropout rates and violence in the area. The researcher also observed drug abuse and alcoholism has led to domestic violence in the area where parents become violent and create chaos at homes. The abuse has led to family breakups and disunity in the social setting. Some of the teachers are heavily charged with the duty of caring for the affected victims who are socially, psychologically, physically and morally affected. Domestic violence is real and is an issue that needs to be addressed with urgency.
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