Factors Influencing Domestic Violence against Men in Iringa Municipality
Mwamini Bruno Ngomuo *
Department of Community Development, University of Iringa, P.O. Box 200, Tanzania.
Agnes Nzali
Department of Community Development, University of Iringa, P.O. Box 200, Tanzania.
Given Msigwa Msomba
Department of Community Development, University of Iringa, P.O. Box 200, Tanzania.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study examined social factors influencing domestic violence against men. The study was qualitative where data were collected through interview. The targeted study population was 58,008 adult married men found in Iringa Municipality and from this population a sample of 30 from six different cases within Iringa were employed. Data analysis was carried out using thematic analysis. Findings revealed that among these social factors, educational level, religious, political practices and lack of awareness on GBV emerged as key contributors to domestic violence against men in Iringa Municipality. The study social factors influenced domestic violence against men in Iringa Municipality. The study recommends that the government should take proactive measures to address all social factors which results into domestic violence against men. In addition, appropriate actions against those performing violence against men should be taken based on the study findings.
Keywords: Domestic violence, domestic violence against men, social factors