Relationship between domestic violence and behavior of learners in primary schools – Nawire sub-subcounty, Tororo district.

Abstract

This research Report was carried out in Nawire Sub County primary schools. The topic was relationship between domestic violence and behavior of children in primary schools in Nawire. Research question was what type of behavior do children from violent homes show in schools and can poor behavior in schools be blamed on only the family? Questionnaires, interview schedules and focused group discussions were the instruments. The theoretical frame work was Freudian theory of psychological, physical and sexual referents. It was found out that there was direct relationship between violent homes and errant behavior of children. There’s need for further research.