Emotional labour, psychological distress and Personality traits on Intimate Partner Violence.

Author Sholola Hameed
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Country : Nigeria
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Keywords : emotional labour, psychological distress, personality traits Intimate partner violence.

Abstract

The study examined the predictive role of emotional labour, psychological distress and personality traits on intimate partner violence among IRS staff in Ogun state.

The study adopted a cross-sectional survey. Purposive sampling technique was used to select a total number of two hundred and forty-eight (248) participants (Male = 114, Mean 37.30yrs, Female = 118). A structured questionnaire consisted of demographics and scales were used to collect data in this study. Five hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis, t-test for independence measure and one-way analysis of variance.

Result showed that there was significant joint prediction of personality traits, on intimate partner violence in the first model (f [5,221)=6.87,R=.38, R2=.14,P<.01) The result showed significant joint prediction of personality traits, emotional labour, and psychological distress on IPV [f(7,219)=5.18, R=.38, R^2=.14, P=<01), demographic variables (age, religion educational qualification and length of marriage) jointly predicted intimate partner violence {F (4, 224) = 3.89, p<.05, R2 = .06}. There is no significant gender difference (t=.83, df=227, p>.05) between male (X=9.74, SD=9.41) and female (X=8.76, SD=8.61) on IPV. Results also revealed a statistically significant difference between groups of the religious affiliation [F(2,226)=5.97, P<.01). Finally, there was also statistically significant difference between groups of educational qualification on IPV as determined by one way analysis of variance [F(4,224)=7.02, P<.01).

The study concluded that their emotional labour, psychological distress and personality traits play significant role on intimate partner violence. The study therefore recommends that Professional Psychologist should develop psychological intervention programme tailored toward enhancing necessary emotional skills necessary for couples to handle marital issues.

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