The Relationship between Child Abuse and Depression among Secondary School Students in Makurdi Metropolis , Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State , Nigeria .

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Author	Odeyemi, Bose Benjamin, S. Saanyol, Daniel Benjamin
Copyright Year	2018
Abstract	An investigation of the relationship between child abuse and depression was conducted in a survey of 230 participants drawn from some selected secondary schools in Makurdi metropolis. The participants made up of 109 males, 121 females took part in the study. Five hypotheses were postulated while two instruments (Child abuse questionnaire and Beck depression inventory) were used for data collection. The results of the study showed that: there is a relationship between physical abuse and depression among students. Significant relationship between sexual abuse and depression among students. There is a relationship between emotional abuse and depression among students. Significant relationship between child neglect and depression among students and No significant difference between male and female on child abuse among students. The study recommended that parents/guardians should provide for their children/wards both physical and psychological needs such as love, attention, food, clothing and education which will help them develop self-esteem and selfconsciousness.
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Language	English
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