PERCEIVED EFFECT OF PREMARITAL COUNSELLING IN STEMMING THE TIDE OF SPOUSE ABUSE AMONG MARRIED PERSONS IN DELTA CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT OF DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

The study investigated the influence of premarital counselling on spouse abuse among married persons in Delta Central Senatorial District. A correlational research design was adopted, population comprised all senatorial district, estimated to be 248,768. sample 384 selected through simple random and convenience sampling techniques. questionnaire used obtain data for study. validated experts’ judgement factor analysis. reliability coefficient obtained includes 0.83 0.79 Pre-Marital Counselling Rating Scale Spouse Abuse respectively. mean, standard deviation Pearson’s determination were answer questions while regression Fisher-z statistics test hypotheses at a 0.05 level significance. findings revealed that who participated pre-marital District experienced low spousal abuse; did not participate high there is significant relationship between District; no moderating impact gender duration marriage recommended amongst others intending couples are enjoined as matter necessity, engage so educated what expect how deal with those issues will eventually arise during marriage.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0009/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>