School of Psychology (SPsy.)
Recent Submissions
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Perceived organizational support, organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior among secondary school teachers in Wakiso and Luwero Districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-06)The main objective of this study was to examine the relationships between perceived organizational support (POS), organizational commitment (OC) and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB); and to determine whether POS ... -
Parenting styles, peer influence, and antisocial behaviour among adolescents in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2024-12-04)Adolescence is a critical stage of life, associated with high peer influence and high prevalence of antisocial behaviours. The type of parenting in a home is associated with adolescent’s peer influence and anti-social ... -
Social media usage, generalized anxiety disorder and depression among students of young Women’s Christian Association Vocational Training Institute (YWCA VTI) in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Social media usage has become an indispensable aspect of young people’s digital interactions, as they use it mostly for entertainment and communication purposes. The aim of the study was to assess the association between ... -
The lived experiences of refugees with suicidal behaviour in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District
(Makerere University, 2024-12-04)There are high rates of suicidal behaviors among refugees in Uganda and this can be attributed to the hardships they go through before, during transition from their home countries and during their stay in the hosting ... -
Peer pressure, resilience and risky sexual behaviors among adolescents in Wakiso District.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between Peer Pressure, Resilience and Risky Sexual Behaviors among Adolescents in Wakiso Uganda. Out of total population of 1000 adolescents, a sample of 217 ... -
Family history, stress and alcohol use: a case of gender differences
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Alcohol use is a significant public health concern, with contributing factors such as family history and stress, and research often shows that men and women experience stress and alcohol use differently due to biological, ... -
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 ... -
Lived experiences of caregivers for individuals with serious mental illness in Butambala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)More than ten million Ugandans are living with serious mental illness, with the highest burden in rural areas leading to continued economic burden and productivity at the individual and national levels. Serious Mental ... -
Peer influence, alcohol use and risky sexual behaviors among Makerere University students
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Many university students engage in risky sexual behaviors, which increase the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, and hence, a public health concern. This study investigated the relationships between peer influence, ... -
Atrophic vaginitis, anxiety and painful sexual intercourse among lactating mothers in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Atrophic vaginitis and painful sexual intercourse are common problems among romantic partners, significantly affecting psychological wellbeing and relationship quality. Painful sexual intercourse, clinically known as ... -
Atrophic vaginitis, anxiety and painful sexual intercourse among lactating mothers in Kampala City
(Makererre university, 2024-11-29)Atrophic vaginitis and painful sexual intercourse are common problems among romantic partners, significantly affecting psychological wellbeing and relationship quality. Painful sexual intercourse, clinically known as ... -
Socialization, employee engagement and innovation in organizations
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Socialization (On-Boarding), Employee Engagement and Innovation in Organizations. Today innovation has become a great strategic device and key to organizational survival as companies are increasingly becoming wiped out by ... -
Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and coping strategies among refugees in Kyaka II Settlement Camp, Kyegegwa District.
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study aimed to examine the relationship between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, and coping strategies among refugees. The objectives of the study were (a) to examine the relationship between PTSD and coping ... -
Childhood trauma, resilience, and substance use among school going adolescents in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Traumatic life experiences are major public health problem with significant correlations to substance use. This study explored the interplay between childhood trauma, resilience, and substance use among school-going ... -
Experiences of multiple substance use, treatment and relapse amongst patients admitted to the alcohol and drug unit in Butabika National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Approximately 250 million people worldwide use addictive substances annually, with nearly 30 million suffering from substance use disorders (SUDs). Only one in six individuals with SUDs enter psychosocial treatment, and ... -
Work stress, psychological inflexibility and burn out among nurses
(Makererre university, 2023-12)Nurses play a critical role in delivering quality healthcare but they frequently experience high levels of work stress, which can eventually lead to burnout. Psychological inflexibility, the inability to adapt to changing ... -
Trauma exposure, resilience, posttraumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic growth among Refugees in Kyaka II Settlement in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Refugees experience or witness various traumatic events and these events can have a negative impact on their wellbeing. Whereas some refugees may go on to experience positive outcomes and become more resilient after being ... -
Career knowledge, self-awareness and career decision making among advanced level secondary school students in Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11-15)The study examined the relationship of career knowledge, self-awareness and career decision making among advanced level secondary school students in Kawempe Division, Kampala District. It was guided by four objectives; to ... -
Self-esteem, peer relations and depression among school going adolescents In Rubaga Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study investigated the relationship betweenself-esteem, peer relations and depression amon school going adolescents in Rubaga Division, Kampala District. A correlation research design was used to conduct the study, ... -
Antisocial behaviours, peer influence and depression among school going adolescents In Lubaga Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between antisocial behaviours, peer influence and depression among school-going adolescents. Adolescence is a developmental stage characterized by many challenges ...
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