INVESTIGATING COPING MECHANISMS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN IRINGA MUNICIPALITY

Abstract: This study ought to investigate coping mechanisms among primary pupils witnessing domestic violence in Iringa Municipality. The study was guided by three specific objectives: first, to identify the types of domestic violence witnessed by pupils; second, to establish the effects of witnessing domestic violence among pupils and third, and explore coping mechanisms employed by pupils who witness domestic violence. The study was conducted in Iringa municipal in two wards, a qualitative research approach was used and a  phenomenological research design was used; a purposive judgemental sampling technique was used to sample 51 participants to provide the  data needed. Primary data was collected by using interviews and focus group discussions and secondary data was collected by using documentary review. The findings revealed that physical and sexual abuse are the forms of violence witnessed by the majority of the pupils; also pupils who witness domestic violence apply unhealthy ways of coping such as running away from home and intervening in the violence. Lastly, findings indicate that children that witnessed domestic violence are affected psychologically and socially and are likely to develop problems such as trauma, withdrawal, hopelessness and anxiety. The study recommends that parents and caregivers should be educated on the effects of children witnessing domestic violence. In addition, the government should employ and post counsellors in institutions to deal with children all over the country.

Keywords: investigate coping mechanisms, domestic violence.

Title: INVESTIGATING COPING MECHANISMS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN IRINGA MUNICIPALITY

Author: Salama Rajab Limei

International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences

ISSN 2394-9694

Vol. 9, Issue 5, September 2022 - October 2022

Page No: 44-52

Novelty Journals

Website: www.noveltyjournals.com

Published Date: 28-October-2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7261403

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