Factors Predicting Domestic Violence of Adolescents during Covid-19 Pandemic
Keywords:
COVID-19, Domestic Violence, Teenagers, COVID-19 situation, domestic violence, teenagers/ adolescentsAbstract
This descriptive research aimed to study the risk and predictive factors of domestic violence in adolescents during the COVID-19. The sample group were 130 high-school students, aged 13-18 years old, studying at a school in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Data were collected by two online questionnaires: one was titled Factors affecting domestic violence during Covid-19 (Cronbach's alpha coefficient = .71), and the other was called Domestic violence pattern questionnaire (Cronbach's alpha coefficient = .70). Both were validated by a qualified content reviewer (CVI), yielding a score of .98. Data were analyzed by percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation coefficient and Multiple regression.
1. The results showed that the sample group had an average age of 15.10 years. Their parents were government officials/employees. Status of parents was living together. Most of the students lived with their parents and siblings. The sample group reported an overall domestic violence at the lowest level (M=1.72, SD=0.58). Considering each aspect, it was found that psychological violence was at the highest level (M=2.55, SD=1.05).
2. This research showed that the family functioning factor had a statistically significant negative correlation with domestic violence among adolescents in the Covid-19 situation (r = -.695, p-value <.01). The environment had a statistically significant negative relationship at a low level (r = -.212, p-value <.01). Factors affecting domestic violence among adolescents during covid-19 pandemic was family functioning (Beta = -.695). This factor could significantly explain 47.80 % of variance (adj.R2 = .478, p-value <.001).
Health care workers should involve in the care of adolescents and their families. Family violence should be monitored. In addition, family functioning should be assessed before designing protection or reducing domestic violence among adolescents especially adolescents who have a difficult family relationship and environment.
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