An Investigation Into The Role Of Family Dysfunctional Communication Among Girls- A Case Study Nakuru Probation Girls Hostel

ABSTRACT

Dysfunctional conununication in the family produces troubled families which are linked to

crimes, mental illness' alcoholism, dmg abuse, poverty, alienated youth and other social

problems [Satir 1988]. This study was on girls of age between 15-18yr in Nakum Probation Girls

Hostel. The study attempted to investigate the role of dysfunctional communication in the girls'

home of origin and its impact on their behavior.

The study also looks into how communication is done in the Probation Hostel among the inmates

and with the administration. According to Satir [1988], communication is like a big umbrella that

covers and affects all that goes on between human beings. It is the largest single factor

determining what kind of relationship one makes with others and what happens to each other in

the world. Commlmication can either be positive/effective or negative/noneffective/

dysfunctional.

Data was collected through interview and use of questionnaire. An interview schedule was used

to guide on the order of questions, a copy of the s:pne is attached to the appendix of this project.

The sample comprised I 0 girls and the manager of the Probation Hostel. The collected data was

analyzed tlu·ough descriptive statistics using tables, percentages and charts. Items of the

questionnaires based on the same concepts were grouped and analyzed together.

Recommendations are directed towards the management and on the need to train m

~ommunication skills. There is also need for group and individual counseling to help the girls

;xpress their ill-feelings they have towards the parents, guardians and Probation Management.

fhis project will serve as a reference material and a guide in future studies and research

nvolving other factors leading adolescents to crime and after probation care.