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Socio-economic status (SES), reproductive health knowledge (RHK), parent-adolescents relationship (PAR) and HIV/AIDS-risk behavior
(Makerere University, 2009-06)This study set out to investigate the relationships between socio-economic background and Reproductive Health Knowledge of adolescents, Parents- Adolescent relationship, and vulnerability to HIV / AIDS-risk behavior. This ... -
Social support, coping strategies and psychological wellbeing among the elderly
(Makerere University, 2011-02)The purpose of the study was to find out whether there is a significant relationship between. social support, coping strategies and psychological wellbeing among the elderly in Mukono District. The sample was 100 respondents ... -
Internal displacement, locus of control, happiness and hope among children
(Makerere University, 2008-10)The study set out to investigate internal displacement (ID), locus of control (LOC), happiness and hope among children. A total of 240 school-going internally displaced (ID) and nondisplaced (ND) children less than 18years ... -
Parenting experiences, social support and coping strategies of parents having children with autism spectrum disorder in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a term used to describe a range of neuro-developmental conditions with shared core symptoms of impaired social interaction, communication abilities and behaviors. ASD affects many children ... -
Self-esteem, coping strategies and depression of student teachers at Bushenyi Core Primary Teachers College, Bushenyi Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022)The aim of this research was to establish the relationship self-esteem, coping strategies and depression, of student teachers of Bushenyi primary teachers’ college. Data was collected from the college and the sample comprised ... -
Career stereotypes and aspirations as predictors of students independence in career choice at education transitional levels in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The study examined the extent to which career stereotypes and aspirations predict career choice decisions among students at different education transitional levels in Uganda. The study employed parallel convergent mixed ... -
Experiences of pain among adults diagnosed with Chronic Back Pain (CBP)
(Makerere University, 2022-05)The researcher aimed at exploring the experiences, perceptions and meaning of CBP thus to develop an inner perspective on the adults subjective, every day experiences of living with CBP. The methodology used was a qualitative ... -
Sexual dysfunction, relationship satisfaction, and child abuse in Ugandan : a case of Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022)Child abuse has always been a major social problem and has continued to rise in Uganda. There has however been less research linking child abuse to couple processes such as sexual dysfunctioning and relationship satisfaction. ... -
Motivation, academic achievement and dropout intention among secondary school students in Butaleja District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-22)The study aimed at examining the relationship between motivation, academic achievement and dropout intention among secondary school students in Butaleja district. The Specific Objectives included; to examining the relationship ... -
Peer-influence, substance Use and risky sexual behaviors among school going adolescent refugees in Kyaka II and Kyangwali refugee settlements in Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-04-19)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between peer influence, substance use and risky sexual behaviors among school going adolescent refugees in Kyaka 11 and Kyangwali refugee settlements in Western ... -
Corporal punishment, stress, absenteeism, and career aspiration among secondary school students in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study examined the relationship between corporal punishment, stress, absenteeism and career aspiration of secondary school students. A quantitative approach and a correlational design were used. The study aimed at ... -
Experiences and coping styles of caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022)The researcher aimed at exploring the experiences and coping styles among caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Kampala. 10 caregivers with children with ASD were selected. Out of the ten caregivers ... -
Transformational leadership and employee empowerment as predictors of employee turnover intention among employees of Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA)
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This study focused on investigating the relationship between transformational leadership, employee empowerment and turnover intention in public sector organizations in Uganda taking Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) ... -
Depression and non-adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy: The Moderational role of stress
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Stress and Depression continue to be significant comorbidities for people living with HIV/AIDS. Yet, few studies have identified factors associated with changes in adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Therefore, ... -
Resilience, self-esteem and depression among adolescents in Makerere Kikoni Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between resilience, self-esteem and depression among adolescents in Omuntu Wo’munda Child Development Centre Makerere Kikoni Kampala. Out of total population of 280 ... -
Bullying victimization, depression and substance use among lower secondary school adolescents
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Introduction: For years, school going adolescents have been involved with bullying behaviors including perpetration and victimization. However, recent studies suggest that bullying victimization may be associated with ... -
Organizational Culture, Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment and Turnover Intentions among Lecturers at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-04-13)The study aimed at investigating the relationship between organizational culture, job satisfaction, organizational commitment and turnover intentions among Makerere university lecturers. A total of 158 questionnaires out ... -
The psychological wellbeing of human trafficking victims and their significant Oohers
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Uganda has 77 % of its population under the age of 25years which led the Ugandan government to embrace labor externalization in a bid to curb the rampart unemployment faced in the country. As such many agencies sprouted ... -
Reproductive health knowledge, substance abuse and risky sexual behaviour amongst street adolescents
(Makerere University, 2022-04-06)Street adolescents have over the years posed a big challenge to various child actors across the world. The life on the street has made them prone and susceptible to indulging in a risky way of living which includes risky ... -
Parental bonding, peer influence, and parent-adolescent conflict among school going adolescents in Kampala and Wakiso Districts
(Makerere University, 2022-02)The study purposed to examine the relationship between parental bonding, peer influence and parent-adolescent conflict. The study used a correlational research design in which purposive random sampling was used to select ...
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