Journal of Gender and Millennium Development Studies

Post Post Infidelity Stress Disorder and Violence among Intimate Partners in Nigeria

2026-02-16T00:33:47+07:00

Background: Infidelity represents a severe relational stressor that may trigger Post-Infidelity Stress Disorder (PISD) and increase the risk of intimate partner violence (IPV), yet empirical evidence within the Nigerian context remains limited.

Objective: This study examined the predictive relationship between PISD and IPV and assessed the moderating role of coping strategies, while exploring differences across gender and age groups. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed. Data were collected from intimate partners using standardized instruments measuring post-infidelity stress, coping strategies, and IPV. Multiple regression and moderation analyses were conducted to determine predictive effects and interaction patterns. Result: PISD significantly predicted IPV, accounting for 38% of the variance in violent behaviour. Individuals with elevated PISD were 3.14 times more likely to engage in IPV. Females reported higher PISD levels, whereas younger adults demonstrated greater vulnerability to IPV and maladaptive coping. Adaptive coping strategies significantly reduced the strength of the PISD–IPV association. Conclusion: Post-infidelity stress constitutes a substantial psychological risk factor for intimate partner violence. The interaction between stress responses and coping styles plays a critical role in shaping behavioural outcomes within intimate relationships. Contribution: The findings provide empirical evidence to inform culturally responsive counseling and violence-prevention interventions in Nigeria.

Online Child Sexual abuse in the Gambia the Luring Strategies: The Perspective of Child Protection Officers (Case Study: Serekunda Tourism Development Areas)

2026-03-11T03:17:41+07:00

Background: The rapid expansion of digital technology has increased global connectivity but simultaneously created new avenues for online child sexual abuse and exploitation, particularly in vulnerable tourism-driven settings such as The Gambia. Objective: This study aims to examine the luring strategies used by perpetrators, identify contributing factors, and explore existing prevention and support mechanisms from the perspective of child protection officers. Method: A qualitative case study approach was employed involving in-depth interviews with 29 child protection officers working with issues related to the Tourism Development Areas. Data were analysed thematically to capture patterns related to recruitment techniques, impacts, and institutional responses. Result: Findings reveal that perpetrators employ diverse strategies, including social media befriending, smartphone access, manipulation of families and communities, trafficking networks, peer influence, drug use, gifts, and intermediaries such as pimps. Limited parental supervision, poverty, and widespread digital access significantly increase children’s vulnerability. Conclusion: Online platforms have intensified both the scale and complexity of child sexual exploitation, requiring coordinated, multi-level interventions. Contribution: This study provides empirical insights to inform policy development, strengthen child protection systems, and support targeted prevention strategies in the tourism development areas and their environment.