Risk Factors of Interpersonal Violence in South Punjab: An Empirical Analysis

Abstract

Since centuries women are victim of violence in different ways. Several reasons have been
attributed to it and several suppression methods have been introduced, yet domestic violence is
still prevalent in South Asian countries generally and in underprivileged regions within the country
specifically. This study analyzed the factors attributed to interpersonal violence (IPV) in the South
Punjab as a Dera Ghazi Khan Division case study. Through primary survey analysis, 259 sample
data was collected. By applying Univariate and multivariate techniques, study finds out that
psychological violence is more dominant and prevailing in the region than physical violence, which
is due to the backwardness of partner and their family backgrounds. The family status of
respondent, her education, and income profile were insignificant in the study in reducing the
violent act against her. Hence, it is suggested that instead of instruction to the women and
campaigning for woman's rights, male partners should be offered the education and knowledge to
provide due rights to women. Moreover, the society norms should be restructured in favor of
woman's esteem, whether she is daughter or wife.