• Saurabh Kumar
• Dr. Meera Jayaswal

The present study was conducted on 200 cases and 100 married couples of Palamu Division selected by 2 x 2 x 2 stratified random sampling. The factors of stratification were religion (Sarna and Tribal Christian) x gender (Husband and Wife) and age (Age group 25-34 years and Age group 35-44 years) from Palamu Division. The main objectives were: (i) To assess the prevalence of intimate partner violence among married couples of Palamu Division. (ii) To examine the impact of religion, gender and age on intimate partner violence. The prevalence of intimate partner violence was measured by intimate partner violence prevalence scale. Statistical techniques such as percentage of scores and anova were applied for analysis of data. The results revealed that the prevalence of intimate partner violence varied among sample groups, religion, gender and age had no impact on intimate partner violence.

Intimate Partners’ Violence, Religion, Gender and Age

"Prevalence of Intimate Partners' Violence among Sarna and Tribal Christian Rural Married Couples of Palamu Division", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.1044-1048, March-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903K52.pdf

"Prevalence of Intimate Partners' Violence among Sarna and Tribal Christian Rural Married Couples of Palamu Division", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no. pp1044-1048, March-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903K52.pdf