Effects of Domestic Violence on Students: A Case Study of the University of Fiji Students

Mary Vakeke, Miriam Kataunati, Sandhiya Gounder

Abstract: This research examined the effects of domestic violence on students in University of Fiji. The main goal of this research was to identify the implications and problems of domestic violence faced by the students in the University of Fiji. Generally domestic violence at home is most prevalent among married couples as well as students which are the main focus of this research and it involves aggressive, violent behaviors that are more common in males other than females. The method used to collect relevant information based on Domestic Violence involves distribution of questionnaires to students, personal observations from point of view, and through mass media including newspaper articles and internet sources. It was revealed in the research that majority of females are the victims of domestic violence. Also most of the female students have experienced physical and sexual abuse. Most of the students also experienced stress, fear and tension including self- low esteem due to related problems of domestic violence. Therefore this research basically focuses on problems of domestic violence as well as how to strongly influenced the public to consider this problems and stop domestic violence.

Keywords: Domestic violence, students, abuse, victims, problems.

Title: Effects of Domestic Violence on Students: A Case Study of the University of Fiji Students

Author: Mary Vakeke, Miriam Kataunati, Sandhiya Gounder

ISSN 2348-1218 (print)

ISSN 2348-1226 (online)

International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations    

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Vol. 5, Issue 3, July 2017 – September 2017

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Effects of Domestic Violence on Students: A Case Study of the University of Fiji Students by Mary Vakeke, Miriam Kataunati, Sandhiya Gounder