Psychological Effects of Domestic Violence on Children and Their Coping Strategies in Keta and Ketu South District Assemblies

Abstract

Over the years, researchers and clinical psychologists have focused on domestic violence and its consequences on children. The primary goal of this study was to look into the psychological impact of domestic abuse on children and the coping techniques they utilize in the Volta Region of Ghana's Keta and Ketu South Municipality assembly. The study used a cross-sectional design and an easy sampling technique to choose 130 youngsters from the Ketu and Keta Districts. The participants were asked to complete a survey that included the DASS-21 and the Kids Cope Scale. The information was analyzed using Means and standard deviation were calculated, and MANOVA was used for additional statistical analysis. Controlling, verbal, and physical abuse were among the most common forms of domestic violence experienced by children, according to the findings. Again, the findings demonstrated that stress is one of the most common types of psychological effects children face when they are subjected to domestic violence. Victims of domestic violence used problem-focused coping as a coping method. In this study, no gender differences in the psychological impacts and coping methods of child victims of domestic abuse were discovered. Stress is widespread among victims of domestic abuse, according to the findings. It was suggested that more attention be paid to assisting victims of domestic abuse in dealing appropriately with their experiences