School of Psychology (SPsy.) Collections: Recent submissions
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Emotional expressivity of university health science students: role of depression and quality of life
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)This study investigated how emotional expressivity of undergraduate students of health sciences is predicted by depression and quality of life in two purposively selected universities with health science related courses ... -
Attachment, personality and stability of romantic relationships among heterosexual women in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)The stability of romantic relationships has declined all over the world, and particularly in Uganda where divorce rates have risen significantly. Factors that contribute to the decline in stability of these relationships ... -
Integrating cognitive and sociocultural perspectives to enhance learning and performance among university undergraduate students and employed individuals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Many African countries adopted education systems transmitting abstract knowledge; students have no opportunity to practice what they learn. Most graduates are unable to transfer school knowledge to other environments thus ... -
Knowledge management processes, innovative behaviour and job performance among civil servants in Uganda: a case of the Ministry of Public Service and Ministry of Health.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)The study investigated the relationship between knowledge management processes, innovative behaviour and job performance among civil servants in Uganda. A correlational survey research design was used to establish the ... -
Relationships between perception of organizational culture, work life balance and employee engagement
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)The study investigated the relationships between Perception of Organizational Culture (POC) and Work Life Balance (WLB), Employee Engagement (EE), and the interactive effects of Work Life Balance on that relationship. The ... -
Childhood traumatic experiences, resilience and depression among pregnant teenagers in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Depression during pregnancy is a worldwide health concern especially in developing countries and in teenage mothers. The risk of depression for a teenager is increased if they have experienced childhood trauma that in turn ... -
Bullying, depression and suicidal ideation amongst school going adolescents in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Bullying is a serious global public issue with a third of adolescents experiencing bullying according to UNESCO, 2018. This could possibly lead to depression and suicidal ideation. This study explored the relationship ... -
Job insecurity, emotional exhaustion and employee motivation among employees in Health facilities in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Job insecurity is one of the top concerns in the contemporary workplace, which significantly affects emotional exhaustion and employee motivation. Thus, this study set out to establish the relationship between Job insecurity, ... -
Role models' influence, psychological capital and persistence in entrepreneurship during the Covid-19 pandemic
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between role models` influence, psychological capital and persistence in entrepreneurship during the Covid-19 pandemic. The objectives of the study were; to examine ... -
Workplace incivility, supportive supervision, occupational stress and emotional exhaustion among workers in Centenary bank, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Many organizations are concerned with ensuring that the workplace is free of violence and other conspicuous unethical behaviour which are easily identified as detrimental to growth and progress. However, some organisations ... -
Peer pressure, substance abuse and risky sexual behavior among students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between peer pressure, substance abuse and risky sexual behavior among the students at Makerere University, Kampala district in Uganda (the youth between 19-35 years ... -
Employee empowerment, work engagement and job performance among support staff of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-01)This research examined the relationship between employee empowerment, work engagement and job performance among support staff of Makerere University guided by four key objectives and hypotheses. A quantitative approach ... -
Knowledge, explanatory models of epilepsy and adherence to anti-epileptic drugs among the young people living with epilepsy in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)This study sought to examine the knowledge, explanatory models of epilepsy and adherence to anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) among the Young People Living with Epilepsy (PLWE) in Uganda. Therefore, an exploratory study was ... -
Acculturation, subjective well-being and depression among South Sudan Refugees in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)Upon migrating into a new country, refugees are faced with the challenge of acculturating to a new culture.Failure to adjust to the new culture has been associated with low levels of subjective wellbeing and depression. ... -
Parental acceptance, self-concept, and depression among early adolescents in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)Parental acceptance forms early in an adolescent’s psychological growth. Early adolescents have been found to generally react to their views of acceptance or rejection from their parents in particular ways. Those who ... -
Socio-economic status, perceived stigma and coping Strategies among the caregivers of people with mental illness
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)The study sought to examine the relationship between socioeconomic status, perceived stigma and coping strategies among caregivers of people with mental illness. In Uganda, coping has been is a great challenge among ... -
Perceived social support, coping strategies and stress among school going adolescents: a case of Mbale senior secondary school in Mbale City
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)This study aimed at examining the relationship between perceived social supports, coping strategies and stress among school-going adolescents. The study employed a quantitative approach and a sample size of 260 composed ... -
The dilemma of youth empowerment in Uganda: interrogating the mindset question
(Makerere University, 2022-12-01)In Uganda, youth account for more than half of the population and empowerment of this youthful population is at the forefront of the agenda for the government of Uganda and development partners. Literature on empowerment ... -
Perceived organisational support, employee engagement and organisational citizenship behaviour among health workers in selected Kampala city authority health centers
(Makerere University, 2022-12-23)The purpose was to examine the relationship between employee engagement, perceived organisational support and organisational citizenship behaviour among employees of selected KCCA health centers around Kampala. A quantitative ... -
Personality traits, depression and coping strategies among Female victims of sexual violence in Goma (Province of North-Kivu/DRC)
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)The study aimed to investigate the relationship between personality traits, depression and coping strategies among sexual violence victims. A quantitative approach and a correlational research design were used in this ...