School of Psychology (SPsy.): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Institutional care conditions, common mental disorders and academic performance among the children of music, life skills, and destitution alleviation (M-LISADA) organization in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The present study sought to examine the relationship between institutional care conditions, common mental disorders and academic performance of children in the “Music, Life Skills, and Destitution Alleviation” (M-LISADA) ... -
Psychological distress, social support and depression among caregivers of substance abusers in rehabilitation centers in Kampala Metropolitan District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Substance abuse greatly affects the individuals, but the repercussions extend beyond the user and have a significant impact on the caregiver's mental health (Groenewald & Bhana, 2018; Smith & Estefan, 2014). However, ... -
Understanding mental health resources, barriers, and intervention needs among the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF)
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study aimed to investigate the mental health resources, barriers, and intervention needs within the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF). The study draws upon a diverse range of sources, including interviews, surveys, ... -
Intimate partner violence, social support and depression amongst women living with HIV/AIDS at Wakiso Health Centre IV in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Intimate partner violence (IPV) exacerbates mental health challenges among women living with HIV/AIDS, with depression often being a significant outcome. However, social support networks can serve as crucial buffers against ... -
Socioeconomic Status, Parenting Styles and Alcohol Use among Adolescents in Bishop Cyprian Secondary School in Nakawa Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-10-23)The study examined the relationship between Social Economic Status, Parenting Styles and alcohol Use among school going adolescents. A correlational study design with quantitative data collection methods were used to assess ... -
Depression, social support and adherence to ART among people living with HIV/ AIDS at Wakiso Health Center IV
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The researcher aimed at exploring the relationship between depression, social support, and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with HIV/AIDS. A systematic random sampling strategy was used in the ... -
Emotional intelligence, perceived social support, and psychological adjustment among secondary school going adolescents in Uganda and Kenya
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Adolescence is characterized by many challenges that are physical, personal or social in nature. These challenges require the adolescent to be in a constant state of change and adjustment as they try to adapt effectively ... -
Social anxiety, internet Usage, and depression among undergraduate students at Makerere University Post-COVID Pandemic
(Makerere University, 2024-10)There has been an increase in the prevalence of depression since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the cause of this change was one of the focus areas of this study. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social ... -
Financial stress, social support and depression among Makerere University postgraduate students
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Financial stress frequently top the list of adult stressors, with nearly three-quarters of adults (72%) approving this type of stress and almost one in three adults (29%) experiencing increased financial stress. The ... -
Depression, social support and alcohol use among refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2024-09)The study focused on examining the effect of depression, social support and alcohol use among refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement. The objectives of the study were to; assess the relationship between depression and ... -
Stress, perceived social support, and drinking motives among secondary school adolescents in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Stress, Perceived Social Support, and Drinking Motives among Secondary School Adolescents in Kampala. A government school and a private school were selected. ... -
Secondary Traumatic Stress, depression and job performance: The moderating role of perceived supervisory support among humanitarian workers in the Northern section of refugee management in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Humanitarian workers engaged in crisis and conflict zones often confront profound emotional challenges, potentially impacting their job performance. This study explored the interplay between Perceived Supervisory Support ... -
Perceived barriers, knowledge and attitudes towards help seeking for mental health services among Makerere University students
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study was to investigate the associations between Perceived Barriers, Knowledge and Attitudes towards Help Seeking for Mental Health Services within the Makerere university student population. A purposive sample of ... -
Understanding menstrual practice needs and their association with mental health symptoms among female secondary students in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study investigates the association between the menstrual practice needs and the mental health symptoms among female secondary students in Ugandan schools. Utilizing the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ-25) ... -
Post-traumatic stress disorder and depression as predictors of readiness for community re-integration among internally displaced persons in Nigeria
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study examined whether Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Depression are significant predictors of readiness for community reintegration among IDPs in Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional study of 248 adult IDPs ...