Parenting Style And Child Abuse: A Case Study Of Port Harcourt Local Government Area (Phalga)

Parenting Style And Child Abuse: A Case Study Of Port Harcourt Local Government Area (Phalga)
Aim And Objectives of the Study
- To assess the prevalence of different parenting styles among households in PHALGA
- To examine the association between parenting styles and the occurrence of child abuse
- To investigate the impact of cultural beliefs and norms on parenting practices and attitudes towards child discipline
- To assess the role of parental stress and mental health issues in contributing to child abuse
Research Question
- How do different parenting styles in Port Harcourt Local Government Area (PHALGA) influence the prevalence and types of child abuse experienced by children in the community?
- To what extent do cultural norms and beliefs in PHALGA shape parenting styles and contribute to the occurrence of child abuse within households?
- What is the impact of parental stress and mental health issues on parenting styles and the risk of child abuse in PHALGA?
- How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected parenting practices, parental stress levels, and the prevalence of child abuse in PHALGA?
Research Hypotheses
- Null Hypothesis (H0): There is no significant relationship between parenting styles and the prevalence or types of child abuse experienced by children in PHALGA.
- Alternative Hypothesis (H1): Different parenting styles significantly influence the prevalence and types of child abuse experienced by children in PHALGA, with authoritarian parenting being positively associated with higher rates of abuse, while authoritative parenting is negatively associated with abuse.
Table of Content
- Title Page
- Certification
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Content
- List of Tables
- Abstract
Chapter One
Introduction
- 1.1 Background of the Study
- 1.2 Statement of the Problem
- 1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study
- 1.4 Research Questions
- 1.5 Research Hypotheses
- 1.6 Significance of the Study
- 1.7 Scope of the Study
Chapter Two
Literature Review
- 2.1 Conceptual Framework
- 2.1.1 Theoretical Underpinnings of Parenting Styles and Child Abuse
- 2.1.2 Cultural Context and Parenting Practices in Phalga
- 2.1.3 Impact of Parental Stress and Mental Health on Parenting Styles and Child Abuse
- 2.2 Theoretical Frame Work
- 2.2.1 Attachment Theory and Parenting Styles
- 2.2.2 Social Learning Theory and Parenting Styles
- 2.2.3 Ecological Systems Theory and Parenting Styles
- 2.3 Empirical Review
- 2.3.1 Prevalence of Different Parenting Styles in Phalga
- 2.3.2 Association Between Parenting Styles and Child Abuse in Phalga
- 2.3.3 Factors Influencing Parenting Styles and Child Abuse in Phalga
- 2.4 Gap Identification
- 2.4.1 Limited Focus on Specific Parenting Styles
- 2.4.2 Underrepresentation of Cultural Context
- 2.4.3 Insufficient Examination of Protective Factors
- 2.4.4 Limited Longitudinal Studies
- 2.4.5 Underrepresentation of Diverse Family Structures
- 2.4.6 Limited Examination of Intergenerational Transmission
- 2.4.7 Inadequate Attention to Gender Dynamics
- 2.4.8 Limited Research on the Impactof Digital Media
- 2.4.9 Underrepresentation of Marginalized Group
- 2.4.10 Limited Integration of Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
Chapter Three
Methodology
- 3.1 Research Design
- 3.2 Study Area
- 3.3 Population of the Study
- 3.4 Sampling and Sampling Technique
- 3.5 Method of Data Collection/instrumentation
- 3.6 Validity and Reliability of Instrument
- 3.7 Method of Data Analysis
- 3.8 Ethical Approval
Chapter Four
Results and Discussions
- 4.1 Response Generated From Questionnaire
- 4.2 Test of Hypotheses
- 4.3 Discussions of Findings
- 4.4 Summary of Finding
Chapter Five
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
- 5.1 Summary of Findings
- 5.2 Limitations
- 5.3 Conclusion
- 5.4 Recommendations
- 5.5 Contribution to Knowledge
- References
- Appendix
- Questionnaire
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