Research Papers/Topics in Guidance And Counselling

Strategies for Strategies for Handling Deviant Behaviours among Elementary School Pupils as Perceived by Teachers in Ilorin metropolis

In recent years, instances of deviant pupils’ behaviour have become more serious. Thisphenomenon appears to be negatively affecting other pupils, teachers, school administration, parents and the society in general. The purpose of the study was to investigate strategies for handling deviant behaviours among elementary school pupils as perceived by teachers in Ilorin metropolis. The study seeks to find out whether the variable of gender, educational qualification and length of years in practi...

Problem and Prospect of Inter- Cultural Marriage in Nigeria

ABSTRACT The research examines the place of inter-cultural marriage in the context of marriage been a universally acknowledged and very important institution in human society, as it is the foundation of group life and a requirement for human survival. The historical research methodology was adopted and the research utilized both primary and secondary sources of data collection. While the primary source of data collection was derived through oral interview from sensible individuals, on the sub...

Influence of Parental Support On Achievement Motivation and Interest in School Work of Student

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate the influence of parental support on achievement motivation and interest in schoolwork of secondary school students. The study was guided by seven research questions and four null hypotheses. The design of the study was ex-post facto design. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 240 students in SSII. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire on achievement, motivation and interest. The Cronbach Alpha method was...

Non- Cognitive Correlates of Senior Secondary School Student Achievement in Geography

ABSTRACT This research was undertaken to evaluate the relationship between noncognitive variables and senior school achievement in geography. The purpose was to see the extent by which non-cognitive variables predict achievement in geography. Three research questions were asked and three hypotheses formulated and tested at .05 level of significance. The design of the study was a correlational survey design. The researcher developed the non-cognitive questionnaire (NCQ) and it was face validat...

Perceived Guidance Counselor Role in Maintenance of Family Stability of Secondary School Teachers

ABSTRACT The study investigated the Guidance Counsellors’ roles in maintenance of family stability of secondary school teachers in Lokoja Education Zone of Kogi State. The study adopted a descriptive survey design in which five research questions were posed and three null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 probability level. The population of the study was 238 teachers, made up of 111 male teachers and 127 female teachers. The entire population of 238 was used as sample. The instrument for data...

Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (Aids) and Performance of Pupils Students in Busia District, Kenya.

ABSTRACT  Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remains a major health challenge world over. In this research, I tried to uncover its effects on performance in schools. It was found that its damage requires special efforts to address.”Ihira” was an illness that closely resembled AIDS. Its cause was “immoral conduct”. The cure for “ihira” was a concotion of herbs called “amanyasi”. Could the cure for AIDS lie in “Amanyasi?”.  In chapter one I deal with the rationale, ...

Gender Relations and Spread of Hiv/Aids Among Fishing Communities in Kalangala District. Case Study: Kyamuswa Sub-County.

ABSTRACT The study was carried in Kyamuswa Sub County, Kalangala district. It was carried out to analyze how Gender Relations influence the Spread of HIV/AIDS among Fishing Communities. The study used an exploratory research design to describe how gender relations influence the spread of HIV AIDS in the fishing communities of Kyamuswa Sub county, Kalangala district. The study population included Fisher folk, local council leaders, Beach Management Units, Community Development Officer, Sub co...

Attitude of Teachers Towards the Teaching of Mother Tongue in Nguni Division, Mwingi District Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Cover page Declaration ......................................................................................................... .i Approval ............................................................................................................ . Dedication ....................................................................................................... . Acknowledgement ....................................................................................

Influence of Guidance and Counselling On Academic Performance of Visually Impaired Children in Rugaeama Sub County Ntungamo District~ Uganda

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the Influence of Guidance and Counseling on Academic Performance of Visually J~mpaired Children in Rugarama Sub county Ntungamo District Uganda . The specific objectives of the study were to; identify the causes of visual impairment Children in Rugarama Sub County, Ntungamo District Western Uganda, Identify the methods of counseling that are effective on visually impaired Children and Investigate the impact of guidance and counseling on aca...

Adherence to Anti-retroviral Therapy and Hiv/ Aids at Joint Clinic Research Centre, Mengo Kisenyi, Kampala Uganda,

ABSTRACT This study set out to investigate on adherence to ARVS among HIV/AIDS patients in joint Clinic research Mengo Kisenyi, Kampala. The study employed descriptive research design and it basically used primary data collected from patients, medical staff and administrative staff. The objectives of this study were; to determine the profile of respondents, to find out various causes of non adherence to ARVS in Uganda, to identify ways of maintaining patient adherence to ARVS regimen, and to ...

Effects of Alcoholism on the Spread of HIV/AIDS Among Youths of Bushenyi District

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of alcoholism on the spread of HIV/AIDS among youths in Bushenyi district, The study had three specific objectives, which included; i) to examine the effects of alcoholism among youths in Bushenyi district. ii) To examine how HIV/AIDS is spread among youths of Bushenyi district and iii) to find out if there is a significant relationship between the effects of alcoholism and spread of HIV/AIDS among youths of Bushenyi Uganda. The stu...

The Hiv/Aids Prevention Strategies and The Sexual Behavior of The Yo.uths

ABSTRACTThe study dealt with HIV I AIDS prevention strategies and sexual behaviour of the youth. The research aimed at investigating the HIVIAIDS prevention strategies and sexual behaviour ofthe youth. It involved the total of 100 youths. The sample of respondents will be randomly selected from different divisions in Kampala district, including Kawempe division, Makindyedivision, Rubaga division, Kampala Central division, and Nakawa division.The research will be carried our to find ...

Attention Deficit Disorder and Pupils Educational Attainment. A Case Study of Homa Bay Town, Asego Zone- Kenya

ABSTRACT The major purpose of the study was to investigate the attention deficit disorder and its educational attainment in schools in Homa Bay Town, Asego zone. The following objectives were designed to guide this study: to determine the prevalence of the ADHD in children in public special and private schools in Homa Bay Town, Asego zone, to identify and establish the characteristics of ADHD children in both public, special needs school and private school; to identify the negative impact of ...

Early Pregnancies among Adolescent Girls and the impact on their Social Well-being in Kampala District: A Case Study of Kamwokya, Nakawa Division

ABSTRACT The research study was carried out in Kamwokya, a suburb of Kampala, Nakawa Division, The research aimed at examining the main causes of early pregnancies among young girls under the age of 16, in Kamwokya area. The study would be of great importance to the Division and district authorities, parents and community members as well as city authorities as explained in chapter one. Both secondary and primary data was applied in the study. Qualitative methods of data collection were employ...

The Impact of Child Abuse on Academic Performance of Pupils In Iganga District: A Case Study of Iganga Town Council

ABSTRACTThis study was done qualitatively to examine the impact of child abuse on the academic performance of children. The objectives of the study were to identify common types of child abuse, establish their causes and impact on children'sacademic performance. It was conducted in five schools within Kibuli Parish that were randomly selected. A total of 149 san1ples were used both teachers and pupils.The structured questionnaire and observation checklist were the tools used to collect t...


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