Violence Against Children in Families in Tripura
Author Information
Author(s): Deb Sibnath, Modak Subhasis
Primary Institution: Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
Male and female children do differ significantly in terms of psychological, physical and sexual violence.
Conclusion
About one-fifth of the children experienced violence in Tripura, with significant differences in the types of violence experienced by male and female children.
Supporting Evidence
- 20.9% of children experienced psychological violence.
- 21.9% of children experienced physical violence.
- 18.1% of children experienced sexual violence.
- Male children were more likely to be victims of psychological and physical violence.
- Female children experienced more sexual violence.
- Children from high-income families experienced more physical violence.
- Children from lower-income families experienced more psychological violence.
- Academic performance of violence-experienced children was poorer compared to non-violence-experienced children.
Takeaway
Many kids in Tripura face violence at home, and boys often experience psychological and physical violence while girls face more sexual violence.
Methodology
Data were collected from 320 children aged 14-19 using a semi-structured questionnaire in eight randomly selected schools.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may lead to underreporting of violence, especially sexual violence due to emotional attachment and embarrassment.
Limitations
The sample was limited to school-attending children in urban areas, which may not represent all socio-economic backgrounds.
Participant Demographics
320 children (160 males and 160 females) aged 14-19 from urban schools in Tripura.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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