DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

This study investigates the socio-cultural factors influencing domestic violence against women in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The research seeks to identify how traditional beliefs, cultural norms, gender roles, and social expectations contribute to the prevalence and acceptance of domestic violence within the community. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, and data were collected through questionnaires administered to a representative sample of women in the study area. The findings revealed that factors such as patriarchy, economic dependency, cultural silence, and societal stigma play significant roles in perpetuating domestic violence. The study further discovered that most victims are reluctant to report abuse due to fear of social rejection, economic insecurity, and lack of institutional support. It concludes that addressing domestic violence requires not only legal interventions but also cultural reorientation and community-based awareness programs aimed at promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. The study recommends that government agencies, traditional institutions, and civil society organizations collaborate to challenge harmful cultural practices and strengthen support systems for victims of domestic violence in Egor Local Government Area.

The study investigated determinants and consequences of economic vulnerability among the elderly in Lokoja metropolis, Kogi State, Nigeria. The objective of this study was to investigate and highlight the determinants and consequences of economic vulnerability among the elderly in Lokoja metropolis, Kogi State. The research questions asked to achieve the objective of the study were as follows; What are the challenges faced by the elderly in Lokoja metropolis, Kogi State. What are the determinants of economic vulnerability among elderly in Lokoja metropolis, Kogi State. What are the health-related consequences of Economic Vulnerability among elderly in Lokoja metropolis, Kogi State. The sample size was 294 participants chosen from the study population using the Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling, the research instrument utilized was the questionnaire. Conclusion drawn from the analysis of the data retrieved from the questionnaire indicates that the elderly in particular require not just special care, but special facilities to make life meaningful and comfortable. Social workers are professional caregivers hence their involvement in caring for the elderly. Aside from the care, support and advice needed by the elderly and provided by social workers, there are some institutional mechanism which government needs to put in place to cushion the effects of economic vulnerability among the elderly. Recommendations were made based on the findings and they include: The government should take active and concrete measures towards implementing a viable social welfare programme for the elderly both at the federal, state and local government levels. This would ensure uniformity in implementation and Professional social workers must be encouraged to widen their operation horizon to accommodate the elderly.