Domestic violence, Stress and Work performance among Public servants at Nansana Municipal Council –Wakiso District

Abstract

This study was undertaken with the aim of establishing the relationship between domestic violence, stress and work performance among public servants in Nansana municipal council, Wakiso district, specifically the study aimed at (1) examining the effect of domestic violence on work performance. (2) Examining whether domestic violence and stress are related. (3) Examining whether stress leads to poor performance at workplace. Geographically, the study was carried out at Nansana municipal council, Wakiso district with the target population being included the married, cohabiting, divorced and single employees of Nansana municipal council. Spearman correlation table was used for sample size determination to determine the numbers. The study adopted a simple random technique to select the respondents and ensure that there is equal probability for the selection of the respondents. Data analysis was done using spss. (Statistical package for social scientists). The results from the study revealed that there was a statistically significant relationship between domestic violence, stress and work performance. This implies that the greater the domestic violence the higher the chances of stress. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant relationship between stress and work performance. This implies that the greater the stress, the higher the chances of experiencing poor work performance. And finally, there was a statistically significant relationship between domestic violence and work performance. This implies the greater the domestic violence, the higher the chances of experiencing poor work performance. The study recommends that (1) supervisors need to make sure that workers are supported and safe while at work.(2) By aggressively engaging with the realities of domestic violence ,organizations can avoid taking on the financial and resource costs associated with its occurrence in the workplace.