School of Psychology (SPsy.)
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Cancer progression, caregiver burden and depression; a case study of female family caregivers at Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-05)Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. It is known to have a poor prognosis and treatments that are not only expensive, but may prove ineffective especially for cancer that has progressed to advanced stages. ... -
Early childhood development support systems, community participation and sustainability of community centres in central region
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The study set out to investigate ECD support systems, community participation, and sustainability of community centres in Central Uganda. The study specifically, sought to examine the relationship between ECD support systems ... -
Home factors, commitment to learning and academic performance in Mathematics and English language among senior four students in Makindye Division
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This study investigated the relationships between home factors, commitment to learning and academic performance in Mathematics and English language among senior four students in Makindye division. In the study, a quantitative ... -
Self-Efficacy, Peer Influence and Substance Abuse among Secondary School Adolescents in Makindye Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between self-efficacy, peer influence and substance abuse among secondary school adolescents in Makindye division, Kampala district. Method: It was a ... -
Self efficacy, social support and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV/AIDs patients in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between self-efficacy, social support, and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV/AIDS patients in Uganda. The study was cross-sectional using quantitative ... -
Socioeconomic status, intimate partner violence, mode of delivery and postpartum depression among mothers with six weeks old infants
(Makerere University, 2019-11-27)Postpartum depression is a global public health concern. It is a clinical depression with onset at 4 weeks postpartum. The objectives of the study included; To find out the prevalence of postpartum depression in Mbarara ... -
Efficacy of group interpersonal psychotherapy for depression among urban women in Uganda : a case study of Kyebando Ward-Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2019)The study examined the efficacy of Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression among urban women in Uganda; a case study of Kyebando Ward-Kawempe Division within Kampala City. The researchers set out to answer questions ... -
Global attributional style, perceived professional support and psychological distress among parents of children with physical disabilities
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Parents of children with physical disabilities are at risk of developing psychological distress but few studies have been found in this area. The purpose of this study was to establish the association between global ... -
Social media use, social interaction and academic engagement of undergraduate students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-03-26)The purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between social media use, social interaction, and academic engagement of undergraduate students at Makerere University. The objectives were to establish the relationship ... -
Open performance appraisal practices, fairness perceptions and appraisee satisfaction among Uganda public service employees
(Makerere University, 2018-11)This study investigated the influence of open performance appraisal practices on perceptions of appraisal fairness and appraisee satisfaction. Specifically, the study examined the relationship between open performance ... -
Work-related stress, social support and mother-child interaction
(Makerere University, 2015-06)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between work-related stress, social support and mother-child interaction. The sample comprised of 100 working mothers in the formal sector between the ages of ... -
Self-Efficacy, Self-Regulation and Prosocial Behavior among Secondary School Students in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-06)The study examined the relationship of self-efficacy, self-regulation and prosocial behavior among secondary school students in Uganda. A sample size of 200 students from five secondary schools (3 private and 2 government ... -
Social capital, job security, commitment and job performance of nurses at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-08)The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between social capital, job security, commitment and job performance among nurses of Mulago hospital in Uganda. The objectives of the study were; to examine the ... -
Individual perceptions on team learning, member engagement and team performance moderated by team climate : A case of Centenary Bank
(Makerere University, 2019-11-27)This study’s objectives and hypotheses are hinged on examining individual perceptions on team learning, member engagement and team performance, moderated by the team climate in Centenary bank. A sample of 182 respondents ... -
Role conflict, parenting styles and stress among employed mothers in Makindye Division, Kampala District
(2019-11-21)The study examined Role Conflict, Parenting Style and Stress among employed mothers in Makindye Division, Kampala District. Three objectives were used to achieve the purpose of the study, namely; to examine the influence ... -
Self-efficacy, motivation and behavior control among adolescents in Kampala
(2019-11-14)The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between self-efficacy, motivation and behavior control as well as the moderating effect of motivation on self-efficacy and behavior control among adolescents in ... -
Transformational leadership, work engagement and performance among employees in the Public Service of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study aimed at investigating the mediating effect of work engagement on transformational leadership and performance among employees of the public service in Uganda. The objectives that guided the study included ... -
Perception of mental Illness, social support and mental health service seeking behavior among patients in Butabika Hospital
(2019-11-11)Introduction: Few studies examined mental health perception and social support, in relation to mental health service seeking behavior in Uganda. This study aimed at examining the association between perception of mental ... -
Knowledge management, employee empowerment and job performance in Uganda public sector
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)Uganda is among the many countries that are struggling to improve service delivery in the public sector. Due to the interest of addressing issues affecting job performance in the public sector, a number of factors have ... -
Organisational learning, knowledge management practices and work performance : A case of Centenary Rural Development Bank
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Organizational learning has been perceived as strategic building block of knowledge management in organizations which enhances employee work performance. This study aimed at investigating the relationship between organizational ...
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