PREDICTING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE FROM PERSONALITY TRAITS AND JOB SATISFACTION: THE MODERATING ROLE OF FAMILY SUPPORT

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The study examined the complex interplay between personality traits, job satisfaction, family support, and intimate partner violence (IPV) among married public servants in Anambra State, Nigeria. The research aims to predict IPV from personality traits and job satisfaction, examining the moderating role of family support. A sample of 560 married couples (336 females, 224 males) was selected from six educational zones in Anambra State using a multi-stage sampling technique. The participants ages ranged from 25 to 59 years (M = 38.5, SD = 8.2). The study employed correlational and cross-sectional survey design. The Revised Conflict Tactics Scale Short, Big Five Personality Inventory, Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire and Family Support Scale were used to collect data for the study. Data analysis involved multiple regression and moderation analysis using SPSS. Results indicate that certain personality traits (e.g., extraversion, conscientiousness, neuroticism, openness to experience and low job satisfaction significantly predict IPV. Notably, family support moderates the relationships between personality traits, job satisfaction, and IPV, suggesting that strong family support can buffer against the negative effects of adverse personality traits and job dissatisfaction on IPV. The findings underscore the importance of incorporating family support in interventions aimed at reducing IPV. They also highlight the need for workplace stress management programs and personality-based counselling to mitigate IPV risk factors. Implications for policy, practice, and future research are discussed, emphasizing a holistic approach to addressing IPV in Anambra State.

Keywords: Personality Traits, Job Satisfaction, Intimate Partner Violence, Family Support, Married Couples