Correlates of Domestic Violence against Men: Qualitative insights from Kenya

Correlates of Domestic Violence against Men: Qualitative insights from Kenya

Author: 
Gateri, Alex Muriithi
Place: 
London
Publisher: 
Adonis & Abbey Publishers
Date published: 
2021
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Responsibility: 
Ondicho,Tom Gesora, jt. author
Karimi, Edith, jt. author
Journal Title: 
African Journal of Gender, Society and Development
Source: 
African Journal of Gender, Society and Development, Vol 10, No. 3, 2021, pp.
Abstract: 

This study investigated the drivers of domestic violence against men in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. It utilised a qualitative research design, and 30 victimised men were interviewed between March and May 2018. Supplementary data were gathered from key informants and secondary sources. The study was guided by the social learning theory and field data were subjected to thematic and content analysis. Ethical considerations were adhered to throughout the study. Findings revealed that perpetrator-related and victim-related characteristics were the main triggers of domestic violence against men. These included the desire of women to dominate; emotional dissonance; peer influence; men's infidelity, drunkenness, and failure to shoulder family responsibilities. The study suggests an urgent need to increase awareness and develop innovative strategies to prevent and respond to domestic violence.

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CITATION: Gateri, Alex Muriithi. Correlates of Domestic Violence against Men: Qualitative insights from Kenya . London : Adonis & Abbey Publishers , 2021. African Journal of Gender, Society and Development, Vol 10, No. 3, 2021, pp. - Available at: https://library.au.int/correlates-domestic-violence-against-men-qualitative-insights-kenya