Couples' socio-demographic variables as correlates of intimate partner violence

Background/Aim: This study aimed at finding out couple's socio-demographic variables as correlates of intimate partner violence in Enugu North Senatorial Zone, Enugu State, Nigeria. Method: In pursuance of the aforementioned aim, two research questions were posed and two hypotheses were postulated. Out of the population, 868 respondents were used as sample size. IPVQ was used as the instrument for data collection with a Cronbach Alpha coefficient value of 0.80. Person Product Moment correlation and regression statistics were used. Results: The results obtained indicated that the relationship between gender and intimate partner violence among couples is very low. Again, that gender does not significantly correlate with intimate partner violence among couples. It was also revealed that educational status does not significantly predict intimate partner violence among couples. Recommendation: Based on the findings of the study, the researchers recommended among others that organization confirm-ing marriages such as families, religious groups, hospitals, courts among others should ensure that their clients pass through marital counselling with professional marriage counsellors.