Chapter 9: Marital Infidelity and Domestic Violence among Married Couples in Ekiti State, Nigeria

This study investigated domestic violence as a result of marital infidelity; domestic violence occurs in virtually many home in society. Most times, women are sexually assaulted, emotionally abused, and physically violated. Although the degree differs from society to society. The occurrence has profound and destructive consequences in the home. The population of 150 respondents was selected randomly. Questionnaires were distributed among the subjects and simple percentage and chi-square were used to analyze the data. The results were that there is a relationship between marital satisfaction and domestic violence. Also, some men do not have genuine trust in their wives. The research was concluded that there is violence in the home as a result of negligence on the part of husbands. It was recommended that couples should have a thorough understanding of their partners to avoid issues that may trigger anger and thereby prevent wanton destruction of properties jointly owned.