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Egwonor Opoggen

Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

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Research Article Vol. 9, Issue 1

Cultural Beliefs and Parental Awareness of Child Abuse: Psycho-Sociological Perspectives from Edo State, Nigeria

Egwonor Opoggen*, Godsent Onobhen Ibhate

Despite legislative initiatives aimed at promoting child rights in Nigeria, child abuse remains pervasive in the country. Several studies have focused on the prevalence and consequences of child abuse. But only few have investigated how cultural beliefs affect parent awareness and perceptions of abusive parenting practices. This study examines the ...

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