Examining Attitudes Toward Violence After a Breakup: A Case Study in Mahasarakham Province

Abstract

Violence following a breakup is a significant social issue that impacts both victims and perpetrators, and it can take many forms. This study aims to examine individuals’ attitudes toward post-breakup violence, focusing on behavioral, criminological, and psychological factors that influence these attitudes. This research adopts a quantitative approach, with data collected through questionnaires administered to a sample of 50 individuals. The participants were heterosexual couples aged 18 and over, residing in Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province. The questionnaire’s content validity index ranged from 0.6 to 1.0, and its reliability coefficient was 0.952. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings indicate that overall attitudes toward post-breakup violence in Maha Sarakham Province were at a high level and were influenced by multiple factors. Behavioral factors showed the strongest association, followed by criminological factors, while psychological factors had the least impact. These results can inform the development of prevention strategies at individual, family, and public policy levels. Emphasis should be placed on education, attitude transformation, and emotional regulation to reduce the likelihood of violent behavior following relationship breakups.