Anacletus, I. Ogbunkwu and Donatus, Oluwa Chukwu (2022) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: LOGICAL IMPLICATIONS FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION. Journal of the Association of Philosophy Professionals of Nigeria (APPON), 12 (1). pp. 103-115.
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This research is motivated by the increasing cases of postpartum depression in the society; hence it aims at investigating the valences of domestic violence as a major factor leading to postpartum depression. In the attempt to properly investigate the matter as stated, this research makes use of the methods of exposition and hermeneutics. By exposition, the paper reveals the length and breadth of domestic violence and postpartum depression. Also, by hermeneutics, the paper makes a philosophical analysis to understand the connection between domestic violence and postpartum depression. This research studies domestic violence as the form of violence committed by someone in the victim’s domestic circle such as partners, ex-partners, immediate family members, relatives and friends. This may take the form of physical assault, sexual abuse, stalking or psychological abuses. Also, this paper studies postpartum depression as depressive disorders and syndromes that occur few days, weeks or months after child delivery. The findings reveal that domestic violence is a major factor/cause of postpartum depression. This research discovers that there are lots of misconceptions and misinterpretations on postpartum depression which make many families abandon women in such situations without adequate medical care. The implication of the study shows that avoidance of domestic violence will reduce the risk of postpartum depression in the society. In conclusion, the research makes a clarion call to all families, government, non-governmental agencies and cultural backgrounds to add voice to the campaign against domestic violence.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education |
| Depositing User: | mrs chioma hannah |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Sep 2025 15:25 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Sep 2025 15:25 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5507 |
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