School of Psychology (SPsy.)
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Traumatic experiences, coping strategies and post traumatic growth among refugees in Oruchinga refugee settlement
(Makerere University, 2023-11-30)The study examined the relationship between Traumatic Experiences, Coping Strategies and Post Traumatic Growth among a random sample of 320 refugees in Oruchinga settlement using a cross sectional survey. Data was collected ... -
Self- esteem, mindfulness and quality of romantic relationships among female students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-11-30)There is growing evidence of poor quality of romantic relationships as observed by increase in divorce and separations reported in recent years. Therefore, this study was conducted with the purpose of establishing the ... -
Psychiatric work environment, stress and quality of life of mental health practitioners in Nigeria
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The study examined the relationship between psychiatric work environment, stress and quality of life of mental health practitioners in Nigeria, with four objectives, two research questions and four hypotheses. The research ... -
Anxiety and coping as predictors of parenting practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted family life, presenting parents with unique challenges in managing work, homeschooling, and childcare responsibilities. Previous research has shown that individual psychological ... -
Family relationship, boredom and alcohol consumption among youths during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a unique set of psychological challenges for youths, impacting their family relationships, subjective experiences of boredom, and patterns of alcohol consumption. As youths navigate the ... -
Social support, parental stress and quality of life among first time mothers attending care at St. Francis hospital, Nsambya.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)First time mothers experience post-partum stress when dealing with the parenting experience and possibly may require support in order to improve the quality of their lives. The study aimed to investigate the relationship ... -
Intimate Partner Violence, Social Support and Psychological Distress among Makerere University Female Students
(2023-11-27)Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pervasive and concerning social issue that affects individuals worldwide, transcending various demographic groups. The consequences of IPV extend far beyond the immediate victims, ... -
Changes in boredom, anxiety, and psychological wellbeing of Ugandans during the COVID-19 Pandemic: a population-based study
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound global impact on various aspects of life, including mental health. Preliminary research has shown that boredom and anxiety have been some of the mental health outcomes of the COVID-19 ... -
Depression, adherence to antiretroviral therapy, and the physical health of people living with HIV/AIDS
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Despite the availability of freely prescribed antiretroviral therapy (ART), the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is still among the leading causes morbidity and mortality in Uganda. The World Health Organization ... -
Health seeking behavior, perceived social support and treatment compliance: experiences of youths diagnosed with substance use disorder in Lango sub region
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Background: Substance abuse continues to be one of the leading causes of disability and premature mortality among youths. However, many substance users may not perceive it as a problem and therefore are reluctant to seek ... -
Psychological capital, organizational commitment and employee engagement among employees of business and technical institutions in Jinja City
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Employ engagement remains an attended to issue in different organizations. There is a gap in literature on employee engagement in the Ugandan context. The purpose of this study was therefore to investigate the link between ... -
Personal Growth Initiative, Internet Gaming Disorder, and Depression among Graduate Students at University.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-23)Personal Growth Initiatives (PGI) are crucial to human existence, and anything that negatively affects them may result in disabilities. The purpose of the study was to investigate the association between personal growth ... -
Subjective Experiences of Crises in Family Members of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders attending a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinic at Butabika National Mental Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-11-23)Raising a child with ASD has been described as challenging, demanding, mentally draining, and is associated with development of crises. This study aimed at examining and documenting the subjective experiences of crises ... -
Exploring the experiences of caregivers to individuals diagnosed with the first episode of mental illness at Butabika Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Some perplexing events and situations take people by surprise especially as they seek for answers. The fact that such happenings are not timed takes people through emotional roller coaster where they as ... -
Determinants of Risky Sexual behaviors among Makerere University Undergraduate Students
(2023-11-15)University students are categorized under the most at-risk population to HIV infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to their engagement in risky sexual behavior and their sense of non-vulnerability. The ... -
Organizational learning, employee engagement and employee retention: a case of employees of Kampala Capital City Authority
(Makerere University, 2023-07-01)This research aimed to investigate the relationship between organizational learning, employee engagement, and employee retention within the context of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). The study sample consisted of ... -
Emotional intelligence, interpersonal relations and achievement among university upgrading teacher students at Makerere University and Uganda Christian University, Mukono
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The study focussed on the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI), interpersonal relations (IR) and achievement (objective and subjective, AA and Non-academic Achievement - NAA) among upgrading university teacher ... -
Work values, person-Job fit and employee engagement: a case study of Millennials and Non-millennials in selected Organisations.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-14)This research examined the relationship between Work Values, Person-Job Fit, and Employee Engagement in selected organisations guided by six hypotheses. A Quantitative approach involving correlational and comparative ... -
Peer pressure, drug abuse and coping strategies among students at YMCA Comprehensive Institute Kampala Branch
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between peer pressure, drug abuse and coping strategies among students at YMCA comprehensive institute Kampala branch. A survey design was used and 100 students ... -
Talent management, employee engagement and turnover intention in private health facilities in Kampala Central District
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between talent management, employee engagement and turnover intentions among 118 employees in private health facilities located in Kampala; ABII and CASE. The study ...
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