Chapter One — 1.1 Background to the Study

Over the past decade, the relationship between domestic violence and academic performance of students has become a subject of considerable debate among scholars and industry practitioners alike, particularly within the context of Selected Commercial Banks in Nigeria where operating conditions differ markedly from more developed markets.

Within the context of Selected Commercial Banks in Nigeria, this relationship carries particular significance. Organizations in this setting operate under a distinct combination of economic, regulatory, and market conditions that may amplify or dampen the effect of domestic violence on academic performance of students, making a context-specific inquiry both timely and necessary.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

Despite a growing body of literature on domestic violence, there remains limited consensus on the precise nature of its relationship with academic performance of students, particularly within Selected Commercial Banks in Nigeria. Many organizations continue to make decisions about domestic violence without a clear, evidence-based understanding of how those decisions ultimately affect academic performance of students. This gap between practice and empirical understanding is the central problem this study seeks to address.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1. To examine the effect of Domestic Violence on academic performance of students in Selected Commercial Banks in Nigeria.
2. To assess the extent to which domestic violence influences academic performance of students within the study area.
3. To identify the challenges associated with domestic violence in relation to academic performance of students.
4. To recommend strategies for optimizing domestic violence in order to improve academic performance of students.

1.4 Research Questions

1. What is the effect of domestic violence on academic performance of students in Selected Commercial Banks in Nigeria?
2. To what extent does domestic violence influence academic performance of students within the study area?
3. What challenges are associated with domestic violence in relation to academic performance of students?
4. What strategies can be adopted to optimize domestic violence in order to improve academic performance of students?

1.5 Significance of the Study

This study is significant to a range of stakeholders. For policymakers and regulators, the findings offer evidence to guide the design of frameworks that support healthier outcomes around academic performance of students. For managers and practitioners within Selected Commercial Banks in Nigeria, the study provides practical insight into how domestic violence can be better managed. Finally, it contributes to the academic literature on sociology by extending existing knowledge into a specific empirical context, and offers a reference point for future researchers.

1.6 Scope of the Study

The study is limited to an examination of Domestic Violence and its relationship with academic performance of students within the context of Selected Commercial Banks in Nigeria. It reflects a BSc-level scope of analysis and relies on data and perspectives available within that scope; generalizing the findings beyond this specific context should therefore be done with appropriate caution.