Domestic Violence and Children Mental Health

Ecological Perspectives to Children Exposure to Domestic Violence

Masterarbeit , 2012 , 104 Seiten , Note: A

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The recent interest in children's exposure to domestic violence (DV) has brought about the argument concerning the effects of such experience on their mental health. As a severe societal issue, domestic violence signifies a source of susceptibility aimed at young people and serves as a threat towards attaining constructive outcomes. This study explores developmental-ecological model to increase our knowledge and understanding of children's exposure to domestic violence, (CEDV) in a household. The study used the accessible materials on the incidence of domestic violence to analyse the emotional and behavioral trajectories that result from children early experience of domestic violence in a household. Finally, findings show that there is significant correlation between witnessing violence at home and children mental health.

KEY WORDS:
Domestic violence, children at risk, mental health, intimate partner violence, and children exposed to domestic violence, exposure to domestic violence, children witnessing domestic violence.

Table of Contents

• CHAPTER ONE
• INTRODUCTION
• Purpose of Study
• Statement of Problems
• Aim and Objectives
• Research Question
• Significance of the Study on theory, policy, practice and education
• Implication for Research and Theory
• Implication for Policy
• Implication for Professional Practice/education
• Definition of Concept
• CHAPTER TWO
• LITERATURE REVIEW
• Overview of Domestic violence and children mental health
• International Perspective
• Continental African Perspectives
• Impacts on Children
• Domestic Violence and Child abuse
• Intergenerational and Domestic Violence
• Role of Social Work in domestic violence
• THEORETICAL FRAME WORK
• Ecological Theory
• Consideration of Domestic Violence within an Ecological Framework
• Application of Ecological Theory
• Developmental Ecological Perspectives
• CHAPTER THREE
• RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• CHAPTER FOUR
• Octogenic Factors
• Micro-System Factors for Mother and Child
• Exosystem Factors
• CHAPTER FIVE
• CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
• REFERENCES

Objectives and Key Themes

This research essay explores the link between intimate partner violence and children's mental health from an ecological perspective. The study aims to increase knowledge and understanding of children's exposure to domestic violence (CEDV) within a household. It examines the emotional and behavioral trajectories resulting from early exposure to domestic violence using accessible materials on the incidence of domestic violence. The main themes of the study include:

• The impact of domestic violence on children's mental health
• The ecological framework for understanding CEDV
• The role of social work in addressing domestic violence and supporting children
• The importance of early intervention and prevention strategies
• The connection between witnessing violence at home and children's mental health

Chapter Summaries

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

This chapter introduces the topic of domestic violence and its impact on children's mental health. It defines domestic violence, outlines the purpose and objectives of the study, and discusses the significance of the research in relation to theory, policy, practice, and education.

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

This chapter reviews existing literature on domestic violence and its effects on children's mental health. It explores international and continental African perspectives, as well as the impacts of domestic violence on children's development. The chapter also examines the role of social work in responding to domestic violence, and introduces the ecological theory as a framework for understanding CEDV.

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter describes the research methodology employed in the study. It outlines the research design, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques.

CHAPTER FOUR: OCTOGENIC FACTORS

This chapter delves into the various factors that contribute to domestic violence. It explores octogenic factors, micro-system factors for mothers and children, and exosystem factors.

Keywords

The key words that encapsulate the primary focus of this research essay are domestic violence, children at risk, mental health, intimate partner violence, children exposed to domestic violence, exposure to domestic violence, and children witnessing domestic violence. These terms reflect the core themes and research focus of the study, investigating the relationship between intimate partner violence and its impact on children's well-being.

• Hochschule: University of Botswana (Social Sciences)
• Veranstaltung: Master of Social Work
• Note: A
• Autor: Olusegun Emmanuel Afolabi (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
• Seiten: 104
• Katalognummer: V268130
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656583998
• ISBN (Buch): 9783656584322
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: domestic, violence, children, mental, health, ecological, perspectives, exposure