College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHuSS): Recent submissions
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Traditional Institutions and State Power: Culturalist Contestations in Buganda and Ankole
(Makerere University, 2024-11-04)This thesis examines the decolonial potential of society-based campaigns seeking to preserve culture through the creation of kingdoms and skeletal kingdoms in contemporary Uganda. In two different regions of Buganda and ... -
Contributions of digital learning platforms to gender equality at Makerere University: a case of College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study interrogated the contributions of digital learning platforms to gender equality at Makerere University. The objectives were to identify and document the digital learning platforms, investigate female and male ... -
Employee training and organizational performance: a case study of Kanungu district local government in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The effectiveness of local government in delivering essential services to citizens relies heavily on a competent and well-trained workforce. However, concerns persist regarding the performance of local government employees ... -
Role of society organizations in the promotion of the rights of male victims of inter-partner violence in Uganda: the case of relief teenage and marital counseling Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The purpose of this study was to find out the role of Civil Society Organizations in Uganda in the promotion of the rights of male victims of Inter-Partner Violence (IPV) in Wakiso district using the case of Relief Teenage ... -
Emotional intelligence, stress and turnover intentions among nurses working in Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study investigates the relationships between emotional intelligence, stress, and turnover intentions among nurses at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. The primary objectives were to examine the ... -
Assessing communication practices on pre-eclampsia/eclampsia at antenatal clinics at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia remains the second leading cause of maternal deaths in Uganda but the leading cause of death at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, responsible for over 42% of maternal deaths. However, there ... -
Locus of Control, Moral Potency, Job Satisfaction and Deviant Workplace Behaviors among Health Workers in Soroti
(Makerere University, 2024-12-04)This study investigates the intricate relationships between Locus of Control (LOC), Job Satisfaction, and Deviant Workplace Behaviors (DWB) among health workers in Soroti, Uganda, with a focus on the moderating role of ... -
Emotional Intelligence, Sports Self-efficacy and Happiness among Secondary School Athletes in Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2024-12-06)This study investigates the relationships between emotional intelligence, sports self-efficacy, and happiness among secondary school athletes in Kampala District. The research aims to explore four key hypotheses: (1) there ... -
Reading comprehension strategies used by teachers and Learners of English as a foreign language in selected adult language schools in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-02)In this thesis, I examine the use of reading comprehension strategies employed by learners and teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in selected language schools in Uganda. Scholars confirm that strategic reading ... -
Lived Experiences, Coping Strategies, and Relationship Dynamics of Women and Men Following Miscarriage in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-12-05)Miscarriage is a prevalent and distressing experience that profoundly impacts both women and men’s psychological well-being and relationship dynamics. This study investigated the lived experiences, coping strategies, and ... -
Socioeconomic Status, Perceived Social Support, and Perceived Stress among Pregnant Teenagers at Naguru General Hospital in Nakawa Division, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-11)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between socioeconomic status, perceived social support and perceived stress among pregnant teenagers. A quantitative correlation research design was used with a ... -
Intimate Partner Violence, Postpartum Depression and Mother Infant Bonding among First time Mothers in Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-04)Becoming a mother for the first time is a significant transition in a woman’s life which comes with a number of challenges including learning new skills and changing roles to meet the baby’s needs, support the new baby . ... -
From Nägarit to National Sovereignty: Lineages of Political Modernity in Ethiopia
(Makerere University, 2024-12-01)This study shows that modern state power in Ethiopia emerged in a historical process of change and continuity marked by the colonial transformations of Italian East Africa (1936-1941). Theoretically conceived as a ... -
Barriers to justice among female victims of gender - based violence in Kiryandogo Refugee Settlement, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The objective of this study was to investigate the obstacles to achieving justice for women who have experienced Gender-Based Violence in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. The study aimed to: i) identify the types of ... -
Dynamics of land conflicts in Uganda : a case study of SSI sub-county in Buikwe District
(Makerere University, 2024)Buikwe District's rapid urbanization, population boom, and rampant corruption fueled by "untouchable" officials have created a perfect storm for escalating land conflicts. A research examining the dynamics of land conflicts ... -
Enhancing choir ministry in liturgical celebrations in Kimanya Parish light of Musicam Sacram
(Makerere University, 2024-04)This dissertation explores the role of choir ministry in liturgical celebrations in Kimaanya Parish, with a focus on enhancing its effectiveness in light of the Church's document Musicam Sacram (1967). The study aims to ... -
The role of palliative care in the lives of the terminally ill in the light of Salvifici Doloris: a case study of rays of Hope Hospice -Jinja
(Makerere University, 2024-05)This paper examined the role of palliative care in the lives of the terminally ill in the light of Salvifici doloris: A case study of Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja. The objectives of the study were; to understand the meaning ... -
The impact of family instability on the effective evangelization of Christians in Rubindi Parish- Mbarara Archdiocese
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The researcher made a study about the Impact of Family Instability on Effective Evangelization of Christians with special consideration to Rubindi Parish as a case study. The researcher investigated the understanding of ... -
Political marketing in the digital age: a critique of Uganda Government’s Communication Strategy of 2022 to address online political dissent
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This investigation examined the Uganda Government‘s Communication Strategy (2022) as a political marketing tool to address online political dissent within the broad view of harnessing digital platforms for public and ... -
Ministerial co-supervision regime(s) for the national social security fund: decision-making implications
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study set out to investigate and analyse ministerial co-supervision regime(s) in the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Uganda and its decision-making implications. The NSSF was established by the NSSF Act (1985). ...