Cross Cultural Dynamics of Violence Against Women in Nigeria A Multivariate Analysis Approach

The purpose of the study was to examine Cross Cultural Dynamics of Violence against Women in Nigeria. A multivariate analysis approaches. To achieve this purpose, three research question were raised to guide the study. Literature were reviewed conceptually, empirically and theoretically according to the focus of the study. The study adopted a survey research design with stratified random sampling techniques used to choose participating states in two geopolitical zones, South-South and South -East. A total of 6 states were chosen randomly for the study. The researchers purposively selected 200 respondents from each state, thus having a total of 1200 respondents for the study. A questionnaire title ‘Violence Against Women Scale (VAWS)’ was the instrument that was used for data collection. The instrument was developed by the researchers and the face validity was ascertained using experts in Measurement and Evaluation and the reliability of the instrument was ascertained using Cronbach Alpha technique. The coefficient of the sub scale was high for the instrument to be adjusted reliable. The data collection was done using Google form administered to various people in different states as well as face to face contacts. The data collected were analysed using factor, cluster analysis and one way analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and the results showed that four dimensions were obtained explaining a total of 62.001% of the observed variation in the scale. More so, the result showed that for physical violence Cross River State indigenes are more violent physically compared to other six states followed by Enugu state indigene and then Anambra and Akwa Ibom State. For social violence, Akwa Ibom indigenes are more socially violent followed by Cross Riveriana and Anambra people. For sexual violence, Anambra indigenes are more involved followed by Enugu people, Cross River and then Anambra. Finally, for economic violence, Anambra is more involved, followed by Cross River, and Akwa Ibom and Enugu state. It was recommended that that strong legal enforcement should be carried out, properly monitored to bring perpetrators to books among others.