In this study, the researcher investigated the relationship among selected variables which include; attitudes towards agriculture, agriculture academic performance, gender and choice of agricultural careers. Social learning theory of career decision making and Vocational development theory were used. Social learning theory emphasises learning through observation which can influence the attitude of an individual when making a career choice in future. Vocational development theory posits that c...
ABSTRACT In this study paper, the researcher's investigation was on the effects of divorce in child's education in Mogil Zone, Marakwet District, Kenya. The purpose of this research study is to find out the effects that divorce and separation causes to children and the society at large. It was also to investigate the causes of divorce and separation among families and to establish possible solution to the affected children
ABSTRACT This study was carried out with an aim of establishing the challenges of promoting the right to education of the girl child under Universal Primary Education (UPE) in Entebbe Municipal Council. The study objectively sought; to identify and review relevant human rights instruments that protect the right to education, to find out how the home environment affects the girl-child's right to education under Universal Primary Education, to establish the School environment factors that are ...
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...
ABSTRACT Kenya is facing an increasing demand regarding quality of guidance and counseling programmes for secondary school counselors, counseling has been de emphasized and priority mainly given to better academic grades for students. The secondary school counselors seems in adequately trained to meet the emerging students needs. This is evident with increasing report of indiscipline and unrest among secondary school students especially the month of June/July some many schools were closed ear...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of the study was to investigate the factors affecting the implementation of free primary education in Ruiru Division, Thika District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to determine; if Poor Physical Facilities affects the implementation of free primary education in Ruiru Division, if Quality of Education affects the implementation of free primary education, if Lack of enough Trained Teachers affects the implementation of free primary education, if Big P...
ABSTRACT This study was specially designed and conducted to find out the relationship between pedagogy, Androgogy and holistic development of visually impaired learners. The study was guided by four specific objectives which included determining the profile of the respondents, to identify the socio-demographic characteristics in terms of age, gender, severity of the disability level (class) length in school and service, to determine the extension of Pedagogical and Androgogical strategies for...
ABSTRACT Law enforcement is a stressful profession. It is assumed that police work is among the world’s most stressful occupations. Policemen and policewomen are some of the most misunderstood people in the world. As crime becomes a major social problem in the world today, the public perception of the “men in khaki” is very low. Crime rates have been increasing in most developing countries. In Tanzania, everybody is concerned about escalating crime rate. Most parts of Kahama are conside...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Wakiso district within Wakiso Town council. It was carried out on the effects of domestic violence on child welfare. Its objectives were to find out the causes of domestic violence in the area, the effects of domestic violence on child welfare and family stability as well as the measures that could be put in place to solve the problem of domestic violence. The study used a descriptive research design to describe issues relating to domestic violence an...
ABSTRACT The study investigated the factors responsible for drug abuse in Bwaise. The main objective of the study was to find out the major types of drugs and alcohol being abused by the youth in Bwaise, The study used a descriptive research design to describe issues relating to factors contributing to drug abuse and alcoholism among the youths. The study population included the local people, community leaders and youths in the area. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling procedures we...
ABSTRACT The study explained adolescents’ sexual behaviour and their effects on their reproductive health. The study was carried out in Rubaga Division, Kampala District. A quantitative survey design was used in the study. The population of the study comprised of 68 respondents from two secondary schools in Rubaga Division all students in Senior III and IV. The number of male respondents were 34 students randomly selected from Old Kampala Mixed S.S.S and 34 female respondents, being student...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of alcoholism on the discipline of the youth in Mbarara Municipality. The study was guided by the following objectives which were; To examine the effect of drug taking on the discipline of the youth in Mbarara Municipality, to assess the extent to which drunkardness affect the discipline of the youth in Mbarara Municipality, to examine the effects of clubbing on the discipline of the youth in Mbarara Municipality, to assess the ext...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study basically is to find out some psychosocial factors affecting marital satisfaction among married individuals: a descriptive survey design was used. 200 married individuals were sampled from three selected congregations from the east presbytery of the E.P Church Ho; using a purposive sampling method. 98 respondents had premarital counseling and 108 people did not. 114 were males and 86 were female respondents who are married individuals and have been married for ...
According to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics projections (2015), Nakuru County has a population of 1,959,880 comprising of 982,505 males (50%) and 977,375 females (50%). Children below 15 years constitute 39% of the population, while youth aged 15-24 years constitute 21% of the population. By the end of 2015, a total of 41, 217 people were living with HIV in the County, with 15% being young people aged 15-24 years. Nakuru county HIV and AIDS strategic plan (2015/2016) reported that, the n...