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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. ... -
Acholi popular music and socio-politics: Music in the peace process in the war-torn Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-11)This dissertation is about the relationship between Acholi popular music on war and the peace process among the Acholi people in northern Uganda. In this dissertation, ‘Acholi popular music’ is music created and performed ... -
Acquisition de compétence interculturelle: le cas des étudiants débutants de la langue française à l'Université de Makerere
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Cette étude visait à étudier l'acquisition de compétences interculturelles par les étudiants débutants de la langue française à l'Université de Makerere. La langue française est enseignée au Département des langues européennes ... -
Adaptation to climate variability among crop farmers in Nakaseke Sub-County, Nakaseke District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Climate variability is one of the most serious environmental challenges impacting heavily on agriculture and crop farming in particular. Hence, this study sought to investigate the current nature of climate variability and ... -
Adapting and validating psychometric properties of compact among Makerere University students
(Makerere University, 2023-12)A sequential mixed methods approach was utilized to translate, adapt and validate the Comprehensive Assessment of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) proccesses (CompACT). Forward translation was done by a translation ... -
Addressing corruption in the public service: A virtue ethical critique of Uganda's integrity system
(Makerere University, 2018-12)In most of Uganda’s public service and the general society, corruption has remained a big challenge that particularly undermines the provision of the public good. The persistence of corruption in the public service has ... -
Adequate marriage preparation as a basis for stability in families : a case study of Jinja Karoli Parish, Kampala Archdiocese
(Makerere University, 2020-12)The topic dealt with in this study was Adequate Marriage Preparation as a Basis for Stability in Families (case Study, Jinja Karoli Parish Kampala Archdiocese). The study intended to contribute to the development of the ... -
Adoption of agroforestry in HIV/AIDS affected households of Lwengo District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-10)The study focused on adoption of agroforestry in HIV/AIDS affected households of Lwengo district in the sub counties of Kyazanga and Malongo purposively selected due to a high HIV/AIDS prevalence and long history of ... -
Adoption of community based health insurance in Luwero District
(Makerere University, 2022)Community-based health-insurance schemes are being advanced as a means to reduce and stabilize the costs of treatment, increase access to health care and to reduce the use of costly risk-coping strategies in the informal ... -
Affirmative action for women’s political participation and gender transformation in Uganda
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-11)This study set out to examine the effect of affirmative action for women’s political participation on change in gender transformation in Uganda. Specifically, the study examined the level of awareness of affirmative action ... -
Affirmative action for women’s political participation and gender transformation in Uganda
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-11)This study set out to examine the effect of affirmative action for women’s political participation on change in gender transformation in Uganda. Specifically, the study examined the level of awareness of affirmative action ... -
African parliaments and democracy
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study being library-based research adopted a qualitative method of investigation, which used qualitative document review approach by basing on secondary data and this enabled me to review the available literature in ... -
The African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and conflict resolution in Africa
(Makerere University, 2024-05)This desktop research delves into the influence of APSA on conflict prevention, management and resolution in Africa. APSA, a pivotal structure established by the African Union (AU) to promote peace, security, and stability, ... -
Agency banking: a tool for economic empowerment of small and medium women entrepreneurs in Nakawa division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2020-11)In Uganda, just as in many other developing countries, there are various inequalities that take the form of women traditionally not having access to education, capital, employment and owning land (USAID, 2015). These ... -
AGOA policy awareness and its impact on the agro processing and marketing industry in Uganda: A case of Wakiso farmers’ associations.
(Makerere University, 2007)The research investigated the AGOA policy awareness and its impact on the agro-processing and marketing industry in Uganda; Wakiso district. Data was collected by use of self-administered questionnaire and an interview ... -
Agricultural extension service provision and utilisation: the case of aquaculture in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Provision of aquaculture extension services to farmers is fundamental for improvement of fish production and the wellbeing of fish farming households. The study examined the provision of extension services for fish farming, ... -
Agriculture and youth employment in Wakiso district
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-11)The focus of this study was agriculture and youth employment in Uganda using Wakiso District as a case study. Specifically, it analysed the factors influencing youth employment in agriculture; perceptions of youth towards ... -
Aitururu (Sadness): variation of idioms of distress among the Iteso
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Distress in local words, is often polysomic and dynamic, with continuous transformation due to historical and cultural processes. Aitururu, a term from the Iteso community in Uganda can be used to show how deep-seated the ... -
Alcohol abuse, social support and depression among school going adolescents
(Makerere University, 2022-01-21)Adolescence is a developmental stage that poses more challenges and requires a great deal of social support as many adolescents engage in harmful behaviors like alcohol abuse which greatly affect their psychological ... -
Alcohol use and addiction: The moderating role of psychological stress
(Makerere University, 2018-10)Various literatures indicate that psychological stress can influence the amount of alcohol consumed and high alcohol consumption can later lead to addiction. The aim of the study was to examine the role of psychological ...