Research Papers/Topics in Counselling and Psychology

HIV Information Presentation and Behavior Change among Clients Attending HIV Clinics in Selected Sub Counties, Gulu District

ABSTRACT  This study Investigated about HIV Information Presentation and Behavior Change among Clients Attending HIV Clinics In selected sub counties, Gulu district. The study was guided by the following objectives: i) to Identify the varIous modes of delivery & information on HIV In the HIV clinics in selected sub counties, Gulu district; ii) to establish the effectiveness of the various modes of delivery & HIV Information in bringing about behavior change In the HIV clinics in selected sub...

Attachment and Aggressive Behavior among Somali Adolescents in Selected Schools in Kampala, Uganda

ABSTRACT The study determined Attachment and Aggressive behavior among Somali Adolescents in selected schools in Kampala, Uganda it was based on the following objectives which were to examine the demographic characteristics of the respondents as to, age and gender, to deterhilne the level of attachment among Somali Adolescents in Selected Schools in Kampala, Uganda, to determine the level of aggressive behavior among Somali Adolescents in Selected Schools inKampala, Uganda and to establish i...

Reproductive Health Education and Teenage Pregnancy in Secondary Schools of Central District, Zanzibar

ABSTRACT  This study was done to examine the effect of Reproductive Health Education on Teenage Pregnancy in Secondary Schools of Central District, Zanzibar. The study was guided by the following research objectives; to assess student’s exposure to sexual intercourse and family planning; to determine the student’s exposure to reproductive health education; to establish the cases and causes of teenage pregnancy among students and to determine the influence of reproductive health education...

Parental Socio-Economic Status and Drug Abuse Among Students in Secondary School -Kampala District Uganda

ABSTRACT This study was set to find out the influence of parental socio-economic status and drug abuse among students in selected secondary schools of Kampala District. It was guided by four specific objectives, that included i) identifying commonly abused drugs in schools; ii) parental socio economic status; iii) prevalence of drug abuse and iv) the relationship between parental socio economic status and drug abuse among students. The study used a descriptive correlation design that use both...

Information, Education and Communication Strategy on HIV/AIDS Prevention Among Teenagers in Kabale Municipality Kabale District

ABSTRACT The AIDS Support Organization (TASO, 2007) in conjunction with population Council conducted a study and their findings were that HIV/AIDS support programs were centered on adults and children. Against this, the researcher conducted a study in Kabale Municipality Kabale District to assess the effect of information, education and communication on HIV/AIDS prevention among teenagers in Kabale municipality — Kabale district. The objectives were to examine the influence of information o...

Personal Power and Marital Satisfaction among Married Staff in Kampala International University Kansanga, Kampala, Uganda

ABSTRACT  This study set to find out the relationship between personal power and marital satisfaction among married staff at Kampala International University, Kampala District. It was guided by five specific objectives, that included determining of the i) profile of respondents in terms of age, gender, education level, marriage order, number of children, marriage duration and headship of family; ii) determining the level of personal power; iii) the level of marital satisfaction; iv) the diff...

Stress Levels, Health Seeking Behaviors and Academic Performance of University Students. A Case Study of Kampala International University (Kiu), Uganda.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between stress levels, health seeking behaviors and academic performance among students of KampalaInternational University (KIU) Kampala, Uganda. The study was guided by three stated objectives: To determine the relationship between stress levels and academic performance among students; To examine the difference between the levels of stress experienced among male and female students; To establish relationship between health ...

Students’ Self Concept And Academic Achievement In Relation To Music Education And Music Performance: A Case Of Nairobi Secondary Schools, Kenya

ABSTRACT This Study aimed at investigating the relationships between Music Education, Music Performance and secondary school students‘ Self Concept and Academic Achievement. Researchers believe that music helps in enhanced brain activity which increases student‘s ability to perform certain academic tasks. There are, however, inconsistencies on how music influences Self Concept and Academic Achievement. The researcher aimed at seeking to establish the relationship between each of the inde...

Efficacy Of Brief Motivational Interviewing Intervention For Treating Gambling Disorder Among University Students In Kenya: A Randomized Controlled Trial

ABSTRACT With the high uptake of gambling in Kenya, especially among University students, it is inevitable that some of them may end up suffering from gambling disorder. Apart from compromised psychological health, disordered gamblers experience difficulties in their financial and social wellbeing. Currently, there is lack of evidence based interventions for gambling disorder that have been developed and empirically tested in Kenya. This research sought to establish the efficacy of Brief Mot...

Influence Of Selected Self-Awareness Aspects On Vocational Choices Among Youths In Taita Taveta County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Despite studies revealing that self-awareness is important when choosing a vocation, few studies have been conducted on influence of various aspects of self-awareness on vocational choices especially among youths. To address this gap, the study determined the influence of awareness of selected personal aspects (strengths, interests and values) on vocational choices among youths in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. The study was guided by Frank Parsons’ (1854-1908) trait and factor theory...

Effectiveness Of Counselling Services On Academic Performance And Retention Rate Of Undergraduate Students In Selected Universities In Kenya

ABSTRACT Counselling is an essential pillar in student support services. However, there is a shortage of empirical data on the effectiveness of counselling services in enhancing academic performance and retention rate in all universities in Kenya. The study focused on establishing the effectiveness of counselling services in improving academic performance and retention rate of undergraduate students in universities in Kenya by employing the common factor and self-determination theories. The s...

Relationship Between Adversity Quotient And Recovery Outcomes Among Cancer Patients Attending Palliative Care In Nyeri And Nairobi Counties, Kenya

ABSTRACT Diagnosis of cancer profoundly affects every aspect of an individual’s life.These include the psychological,physical, spiritual, interpersonal,and economic aspects of the patients’ functioning. This may negatively interfere with the cancer recovery outcomes. AdversityQuotient (AQ) isa person’s resilience when faced with obstacles,the ability to bounce back to his/her normal functioning. It has been suggested that AQ could be an important aspect of recoveryand promoting it may b...

Implications Of Psycho-Social Media Networking On Adolescents Academic Performance In Public Day Secondary Schools In Nakuru East Constituency, Nakuru County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Most studies in Social media indicate that about 52% of the world’s population, including school going ones has been found to be frequent users of the social media networking. Despite this understanding few studies have examined the implication of media networks on academic performance of secondary school students. Using rational choice theory and planned behavior theory, this study examined the Implications of psycho- social media networking on academic performance among Adolescen...

The Psychosocial Resources Applied By Co-Wives In Coping With Stressful Polygamous Environments: A Case Of Kajiado County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out the psychosocial resources co-wives apply in coping with the stressful polygamous environments. Studies on the area of the psychosocial effects of polygamous marriages have highlighted on the negative effects of the practice on women. However, these studies fail to outline if there are any workable intervention measures (strategies) which co-wives can apply to cope with the polygamous environments. There was need to address the plight of co-w...

Relationship Between Selected Childhood Parental Factors And Victimization To Intimate Partner Violence Among Men In Nyeri County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a prevalent problem that threatens the societal welfare both in developed and developing nations. Most efforts to alleviate it have focused on women victims of male perpetrated IPV. Despite increasing media reports of men experiencing IPV, there is paucity of information on the prevalence of such victimization and the risk factors associated with it especially in Kenya. This study sought to establish the relationship between selected childhood paren...


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