College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHuSS): Recent submissions
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An assessment of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF) capacity to respond to natural disaster emergencies
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Natural disaster induced catastrophes have dotted human history and are bound to remain a significant security threat to humanity through loss of lives and livelihoods, especially among the highly vulnerable poor communities ... -
Censorship in the digital age: assessing the effects of internet shutdown on journalism practice during Uganda’s 2021 general elections - a case of the daily monitor
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study provides insights into the Internet shutdowns and journalism practice by exploring the effects of the Internet shutdowns on journalism practice during Uganda’s 2021 general elections using the case study of Daily ... -
The role of the Ugandan Military in a liberalised economy
(Makerere University, 2023-09)National development is a fundamental debate at the heart of every nation and usually generate passionate and contradictory positions and approaches on the way forward. From classical times to the present, it has had a ... -
Peace-building in Kenya: a historical analysis of voices from below, from 1950-2019
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study delves into the development of consciousness and the emergence of marginalized voices in Kenyan society, focusing on Kibera in Nairobi County, Kuresoi in Nakuru County, and Changamwe in Mombasa. The research ... -
Welfare of children with parents in incarceration in Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study aimed at establishing the welfare of children with parents in incarceration in Wakiso district in order to inform programming for support interventions for such children and their families. The analysis was done ... -
Parental monitoring, peer influence and substance abuse among secondary school adolescents in Makindye division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-12)In this study, the researcher investigated the relationship between parental monitoring, peer influence, and substance abuse among secondary school adolescents in Makindye Division. The simple random sampling strategy was ... -
Intimate partner violence victimization, psychological wellbeing and body self-image among male boda boda riders in Kawempe Municipality.
(Makerere University, 2023-12)The current study encompassed on the relationship between Intimate Partner violence victimization (IPVV), Psychological Wellbeing and Self-Image among boda-boda riders in Kawempe municipality. The purpose of the study was ... -
Intimate Partner Violence, Depression and Suicide Behaviours among Married Women in Mbale District.
(2023-12-08)The study aimed to investigate the relationship between intimate partner violence, depression and suicide behaviours among married women in Mbale district. Selection of participants included a random sampling strategy. ... -
An ethical assessment of corporate environmental responsibility practices of Oil Companies in Uganda: case studies of Hoima, Buliisa and Kikuube districts.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-29)The purpose of this multiple-case study research design, was to make an ethical assessment of the current Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) practices of oil companies in Hoima, Kikuube and Buliisa districts, of ... -
The impact of Christian values in eradicating social evils in Kasana Cathedral Parish in light of Fratelli Tutti.
(Makerere University, 2023-05)This research study is an inquiry into the impact of Christian values in eradicating social evils through the lens of Fratelli Tutti. To achieve its purpose, the study explores the causes of social evils and their effects, ... -
Perceived social support, anxiety, and disclosure of HIV Serostatus among the youth living with HIV/AIDS in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-12)The study investigated the relationship between perceived social support, anxiety, and Disclosure of HIV serostatus to sexual partners among the youth living with Kampala , and it was conducted on a sample of 155 people ... -
Effects of domestic violence on christian family in Minakulu Parish Lira Diocese in Light of Amoris Laetitia
(Makerere University, 2023-04)Domestic violence is a widespread phenomenon among socio-cultural groups and geographical settings that largely impacts women and children. However, domestic violence affects all members of the family. This is very detrimental ... -
Poverty: a stumbling block to integral development in Paidha Catholic Parish in light of populorum progression
(Makerere University, 2023-04)Integral Development: Taking a critical look at the society in which we are living, the value of human life, dignity, and the integral development of the human person in all aspects of life are being attacked by anti-life ... -
Loneliness, resilience, and psychological wellbeing among the elderly selected from three districts in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between loneliness, resilience and psychological wellbeing among the elderly in Uganda and to assess whether resilience moderates loneliness with psychological ... -
Road network development and military intelligence gathering
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The research paper provides an examination of road network development and intelligence gathering in Uganda and an analysis of its effects on national security. The research paper relied principally on data obtained through ... -
Parenting styles, social-emotional development and empathy among high school adolescents in Rubaga division Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between parenting styles, social emotional development and empathy. A sample of 254 high school adolescents of Lubiri High School and Nakasero Secondary School ... -
Combat readiness, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance Use among Uganda People’s Defence Forces
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Purpose: The study sought to establish the relationship between Combat Readiness, Post -traumatic stress disorders and Substance Use among Uganda People’s Defence Force and was guided by the following objectives: 1) To ... -
Local civil society organizations and peacebuilding initiatives in Uganda: a case study of Rwenzori forum for peace and justice
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The study examined the contribution of local civil society organizations (LCSOs) in local-level peacebuilding in Bundibugyo District, Rwenzori Sub Region in Uganda. With the guidance of the conflict transformation theory ... -
The nexus between slum dwelling and criminality in Uganda: a case of Kabalagala Parish, Kampala Metropolitan south policing region
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study examined the nexus between slum dwelling and criminality in Kabalagala parish, Kampala Metropolitan South Policing Region (KMPS). Working with the defensible space theory and broken windows theory, the study ... -
The role of Christian families in education of children in Holy Rosary Parish Gulu Archdiocese in light of Amoris Laetitia
(Makerere University, 2023-03)This research work was about the role of the Christian Families in education of children in Holy Rosary Parish Gulu Archdiocese in light of Amoris Laetitia. The main emphasis was based on chapter seven of Amoris Laetitia, ...