ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF MEN’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON THEIR INCOME GENERATION ACTIVITIES IN ENEYA VILLAGE, T/A KWATAINE, NTCHEU

This study assesses the effects of men’s domestic violence on their income generation activities in Eneya Village, Traditional Authority (T/A) Kwataine, Ntcheu District. Domestic violence is widely recognized for its social and health consequences; however, its economic implications for perpetrators, particularly men, are less explored. The main objective of this research was to examine how men’s involvement in domestic violence affects their productivity, employment stability, and overall income-generating activities. Specifically, the study sought to identify the forms of domestic violence practiced, analyze their impact on men’s work performance and economic activities. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to male household heads, key informant interviews with community leaders, and focus group discussions with both men and women in Eneya Village. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were thematically analyzed to provide deeper insights into behavioral and socio-economic patterns.

The findings revealed that men who engage in domestic violence often experience reduced income generation due to time spent in conflicts, community mediation processes, and, in some cases, legal interventions. Stress, alcohol abuse, and strained household relationships were found to negatively affect concentration, and cooperation in family-based economic activities such as farming and small-scale businesses. Additionally, damaged social relations led to loss of community trust. limiting access to credit groups.

The study concludes that men’s domestic violence has significant negative effects not only on women and families but also on men’s own economic well-being. Addressing domestic violence through community and economic empowerment initiatives is therefore essential for improving household livelihoods and sustainable development in Eneya Village and similar rural settings.