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    Lived Experiences of Parent Working Graduate Students at Makerere University.
    (Makerere University, 2026) Kaduli Mukoza Patrick
    Parent Working Graduate Students is a population that navigates the complex intersection of academic, professional, and family responsibilities. This study explores the lived experiences, challenges and coping strategies of both male and female parent working graduate students at Makerere University in Kampala district. Using a qualitative research design grounded in phenomenology, the study examined the narratives of graduate student parents to uncover how they manage competing demands and access available resources. Using purposive sampling, eleven (11) working graduate parents were selected and semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed using thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns and unique perspectives. Findings revealed several interrelated themes, including time constraints, financial challenges, as well as the strategies participants employed to cope, such as seeking social support, exercising time management skills, and prioritizing self-care. The findings highlight not only the challenges faced but also the need for continuous support to parent working graduate students.
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    Organizational learning, customer orientation and total quality management : a case of the Floriculture Sector in Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2024) Obhita, Gertrude
    Organisational Learning (OL), encompassing knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing and shared implementation, serves as the foundation for continuous improvement and innovation within the floriculture business. By focusing on customers, learning insights are gained and can be translated into customer-centric strategies, product offerings, and service enhancements tailored to meet the varying preferences and demands of floral consumers. Consequently, products and services delivered by floriculture businesses consistently meet or exceed customer expectations in terms of freshness, aesthetics, and variety thus resulting in Total Quality Management (TQM). In this study, we have examined TQM as influenced by OL and Customer Orientation (CO) in the context of two floricultural firms namely; Fiduga and Wagagai Limited in Uganda. The study aims to shed light on how organizations in this sector can leverage learning processes, customer insights, and quality management principles to thrive in a competitive market environment while fostering long-term customer loyalty and profitability. A cross-sectional and correlational designs were used in the study. I used stratified random sampling method to select 157 respondents, of which 57 were from Fiduga and 100 from Wagagai. Data was collected using standardised questionnaires which were distributed to the respondents. Here, the stratified random sampling method was used. Data was analyzed using statistical packages for social scientists (SPSS). Specifically, Pearson moment correlation coefficient and linear regressional analysis were used to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed that OL is significantly related to CO (r = .595**); customer orientation is significantly related to TQM (r = .650**); and OL is significantly related to TQM (r = .709**). Furthermore, OL was found to be the best predictor of TQM (β = .50**, and t = 7.70**). In my conclusion, the findings showed that OL and CO play a critical role in cultivating TQM, which is desirable for success in the floriculture sector. I therefore recommend the realignment of the sector to prioritise and promote organizational learning through customer orientation to achieve Total Quality Management.
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    Stigma, Coping Strategies, and Psychological Wellbeing among Pregnant Teens in Arua District.
    ( 2026-01-12) Esabu William Angelo
    This study examined how stigma affects the mental well-being of pregnant teenagers in the Greater Arua District and explored coping strategies to mitigate these effects. The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between stigma, coping strategies, and psychological well-being amongst pregnant teens in Arua district. The study utilized a quantitative approach and correlational research design. SPSS process macro was employed to examine the impact of coping strategies on the correlation between stigma and psychological well-being. Data were collected through purposive sampling technique from 193 pregnant teens. The results revealed significant relationship between; stigma and coping strategies. (stigma and problem focused coping strategies (r=.450** p (.000) <0.05), stigma and emotional focused coping strategies (r=.576** p (.000) < 0.05) and stigma with avoidance coping strategies (r=.524** p (.000) < 0.05), Coping strategies and psychological well-being (r=-154* p (.033) <0.05) and stigma and psychological well-being(r=-289** p (.000) < 0.05). The study also discovered that the relationship between stigma and psychological well-being is moderated by coping strategies, (p=.001). The study concluded that addressing stigma at both individual and societal levels while promoting effective coping mechanisms enhances psychological well-being. Future research is recommended to explore longitudinal relationships among these variables and to examine culturally responsive interventions that can further support psychological well-being in stigmatized populations particularly pregnant Teens. The study recommends that Policy makers and local authorities in Arua District formulate policies that can protect the rights of pregnant teenagers from stigma and Government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations collaborate together to design projects that can rebuild resilience and better coping mechanisms among pregnant teenagers in Arua District.
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    Stigma, Coping Strategies, and Psychological Wellbeing among Pregnant Teens in Arua District.
    (Makerere University, 2026) Esabu William Angelo
    This study examined how stigma affects the mental well-being of pregnant teenagers in the Greater Arua District and explored coping strategies to mitigate these effects. The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between stigma, coping strategies, and psychological well-being amongst pregnant teens in Arua district. The study utilized a quantitative approach and correlational research design. SPSS process macro was employed to examine the impact of coping strategies on the correlation between stigma and psychological well-being. Data were collected through purposive sampling technique from 193 pregnant teens. The results revealed significant relationship between; stigma and coping strategies. (stigma and problem focused coping strategies (r=.450** p (.000) <0.05), stigma and emotional focused coping strategies (r=.576** p (.000) < 0.05) and stigma with avoidance coping strategies (r=.524** p (.000) < 0.05), Coping strategies and psychological well-being (r=-154* p (.033) <0.05) and stigma and psychological well-being(r=-289** p (.000) < 0.05). The study also discovered that the relationship between stigma and psychological well-being is moderated by coping strategies, (p=.001). The study concluded that addressing stigma at both individual and societal levels while promoting effective coping mechanisms enhances psychological well-being. Future research is recommended to explore longitudinal relationships among these variables and to examine culturally responsive interventions that can further support psychological well-being in stigmatized populations particularly pregnant Teens. The study recommends that Policy makers and local authorities in Arua District formulate policies that can protect the rights of pregnant teenagers from stigma and Government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations collaborate together to design projects that can rebuild resilience and better coping mechanisms among pregnant teenagers in Arua District.
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    Childhood Trauma, Emotional Intelligence, and Impulsive Behavior among School-Going Adolescents in Kawempe Division.
    (Makerere University, 2026) Njawuzi Balondemu Evelyn
    This study investigated the relationship between childhood trauma, emotional intelligence, and impulsive behavior among school-going adolescents in Kawempe Division, Kampala District. A correlational cross-sectional design was employed, involving 167 adolescents aged 13 to 19 years selected through stratified random sampling across three secondary schools. Data were collected using the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS), and Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11). Descriptive statistics revealed that 79.6% of participants had experienced moderate to severe levels of childhood trauma, 58.1% demonstrated moderate emotional intelligence, and 67.7% exhibited elevated impulsive behavior. Pearson’s correlation analysis showed a significant negative relationship between emotional intelligence and impulsive behavior (r = –.462, p < .001), and a significant positive relationship between childhood trauma and impulsive behavior (r = .514, p < .001). Process macro confirmed emotional intelligence as a significant predictor of impulsive behavior (β = –.462, p < .001), accounting for 21.3% of the variance. Mediation analysis revealed that emotional intelligence partially mediated the relationship between childhood trauma and impulsive behavior, reducing the direct effect of trauma on impulsivity. These findings underscore the need for trauma-informed, emotionally focused interventions within school-based mental health frameworks targeting adolescents in urban Ugandan settings.