College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHuSS): Recent submissions
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Social anxiety, internet Usage, and depression among undergraduate students at Makerere University Post-COVID Pandemic
(Makerere University, 2024-10)There has been an increase in the prevalence of depression since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the cause of this change was one of the focus areas of this study. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social ... -
Financial stress, social support and depression among Makerere University postgraduate students
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Financial stress frequently top the list of adult stressors, with nearly three-quarters of adults (72%) approving this type of stress and almost one in three adults (29%) experiencing increased financial stress. The ... -
Depression, social support and alcohol use among refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2024-09)The study focused on examining the effect of depression, social support and alcohol use among refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement. The objectives of the study were to; assess the relationship between depression and ... -
Stress, perceived social support, and drinking motives among secondary school adolescents in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Stress, Perceived Social Support, and Drinking Motives among Secondary School Adolescents in Kampala. A government school and a private school were selected. ... -
Secondary Traumatic Stress, depression and job performance: The moderating role of perceived supervisory support among humanitarian workers in the Northern section of refugee management in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Humanitarian workers engaged in crisis and conflict zones often confront profound emotional challenges, potentially impacting their job performance. This study explored the interplay between Perceived Supervisory Support ... -
Perceived barriers, knowledge and attitudes towards help seeking for mental health services among Makerere University students
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study was to investigate the associations between Perceived Barriers, Knowledge and Attitudes towards Help Seeking for Mental Health Services within the Makerere university student population. A purposive sample of ... -
A philosophical assessment of Julian Huxley's perspectives on transhumanism
(Makerere University, 2024)Throughout history, philosophers have debated humanity’s drive to surpass its limitations, whether biological or encompassing political, economic, social, and religious constraints. Transhumanism, emerging as both a ... -
Understanding menstrual practice needs and their association with mental health symptoms among female secondary students in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study investigates the association between the menstrual practice needs and the mental health symptoms among female secondary students in Ugandan schools. Utilizing the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ-25) ... -
Examination of the realisation of the right to education among street children in Uganda: a case study of Central Division, Kampala, District, 2000-2020
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study aimed at assessing the realization of the Right to education among street children in Uganda focusing on central division in Kampala Capital City Authority. The study established from a human rights perspective ... -
Impact of taxation on women's businesses in Nakawa market, Kampala District - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-08)This research study aims to investigate the Impact of Taxation on Women’s Businesses in Nakawa Market, Kampala District - Uganda. The study objectives focus on i) ascertaining the taxes (taxes, levies, dues and fees) paid ... -
Liberalization policy reforms and youth entrepreneurs’ access to financial services in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-08-19)The general objective of the study was to assess the impact of liberalization policy reforms on youth entrepreneurs’ access to financial services in Kampala, Uganda basing on the following specific objectives; The study ... -
An assessment of the use of statistics by Ugandan newspapers: a case of the New Vision
(Makerere University, 2024-07)The study assessed the use of statistics by Ugandan newspapers using a case of The New Vision. Using a mixed methods and sequential explanatory design, the study employed qualitative content analysis and in-depth interviews ... -
Service relevance, access and utilisation experiences of male survivors of domestic violence: a case of Mubende District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The study has its basis on the National Plan to prevent Gender Based Violence. Abused males’ syndrome has not been so much explored in Uganda despite evidence of the significant increase in domestic violence against males ... -
Perspectives of local government stakeholders on disaster risk reduction and management: a case study of Bududa District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)There have been continuous reports of destruction of life, property and environment causing great suffering and misery of the people in Bududa District in Eastern Uganda despite the presence of Disaster Management Committees ... -
The role of Yemeni women in peacebuilding and conflict transformation processes
(Makerere University, 2024)The role of Yemeni women in peacebuilding and conflict transformation is a dynamic and evolving narrative shaped by historical challenges and contemporary socio-political shifts. This research delves into the multifaceted ... -
MONUSCO and right to security in the Democratic Republic of Congo : A case of Ituri Province
(Makerere University, 2024)This study investigated the successes, challenges and failures in the protection of the right to security by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). The objectives ... -
COVID-19 and school drop-outs in rural secondary schools in Uganda
(Makererre university, 2023-11)The study "COVID-19 and School Drop-Outs in Rural Secondary Schools in Uganda" presents a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on school dropouts in rural secondary schools within Uganda, utilizing ... -
An assessment of the use of small group communication in curbing teenage pregnancy among girls living with HIV in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)In Uganda, one in four teenage girls aged 15 - 19 years have had a child or are pregnant and 42% of all pregnancies among adolescents are un-intended. With an unmet need of family planning among adolescents of 30.4%, it ... -
Labour export and the human trafficking problem in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Many governments especially in Africa have undertaken labor export as one of the policies to address youth unemployment. In Uganda the ministry of gender, labor and social development reported to having granted licenses ... -
Work environment and performance of Makerere University academic staff in the post COVID-19 period
(Makerere University, 2023-11-10)The study titled "Work Environment and Performance of Makerere University Academic Staff in the Post COVID-19 Period" is a comprehensive examination of the effects of the pandemic on the academic staff at Makerere ...