School of Psychology (SPsy.)
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Sexual harassment, self -esteem and depression among seed secondary school adolescents in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the relationship between sexual harassment, self-esteem, and depression among Seed Secondary School adolescents in Nansana Municipality. It was guided by four objectives: to determine the relationship ... -
Disease related anxiety, coping strategies and quality of life of breast cancer patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between disease related anxiety, coping strategies and quality of life of breast cancer patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital. A quantitative correlational ... -
Parenting styles, coping strategies and anxiety among secondary school adolescents in Mbale City
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study examined the relationship between parenting styles, coping strategies, and anxiety among secondary school students in Mbale City, Uganda. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 298 students ... -
PTSD symptoms, social support and alcohol abuse among urban refugee adolescents in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Introduction: This study aimed to explore the relationships between PTSD symptoms, social support, and alcohol abuse among urban refugee adolescents in Kampala District. Refugee adolescents' alcohol abuse is a significant ... -
Job stress, job satisfaction and performance among secondary school teachers in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the relationship between job stress, job satisfaction and performance among secondary school teachers in some government aided schools in Wakiso district and it was guided by four objectives: To ... -
Perceived competence, test anxiety and academic engagement in geography among High School Students in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the relationship between perceived competence, test anxiety and academic engagement of ‘A’ Level students in Geography among High school students in Wakiso District, Uganda. It was guided by four ... -
Alcohol use, depressive symptoms and coping strategies among school going adolescents in Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study was carried out to examine whether there is a relationship between alcohol use, depressive symptoms and coping strategies among school going adolescents. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the ... -
Burden of pain, perceived social support and depression among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): a case study of Kiswa Health Centre IV
(Makerere University, 2024-12)HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health issue, affecting millions and is often accompanied by a range of severe physical and psychological symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, weight loss, fever, and mental health ... -
School- based career guidance and counselling, occupational information knowledge, and career-self-concept among secondary school students in Ankole Sub Region, Southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Career self-concept develops through academic excellence, psychosocial growth, and career choices among the goals of career guidance and counselling services provided in secondary schools. However, due to low funding, poor ... -
Gender, wellbeing and internet gaming among adolescents in Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The increasing prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) among adolescents underscores the necessity for a comprehensive investigation into its effects on well-being and how these effects may differ by gender. This study ... -
Resilience, self-esteem, alcohol use among secondary schools adolescents in Mbale District
(Makererre university, 2024-12-17)The study investigated the relationships between Resilience, Self-esteem and Alcohol use among secondary school adolescents in Mbale District. The study had the following objectives, to explore the relationship between ... -
Family socioeconomic status, social support, and postpartum depression among adolescent mothers in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study aimed to investigate the relationship between family socioeconomic status, social support, and postpartum depression among adolescent mothers. A purposive sampling strategy was used in the selection of 171 ... -
Strategic human resource management, employee engagement and employee performance: a cross-sectional study of employees at Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Strategic Human Resource Management, Employee Engagement and Employee Performance among employees at Kampala Capital City Authority. A simple random ... -
Knowledge management orientation, technology involvement and organizational learning capabilities in commercial banks in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study examined the influence of technology involvement (TI) on knowledge management orientation (KMO) and organizational learning capabilities (OLC) in commercial banks in Uganda. It stressed that organizations relying ... -
Workplace violence against nurses in Uganda’s public hospitals : a phenomenological study
(Makerere University, 2024)This study explored workplace violence (WPV) against nurses in Uganda’s public hospitals based on a hermeneutic phenomenological design. It is underpinned by the hermeneutic theoretical framework and used an interpretivist ... -
Internet addiction, depression and sleep quality among Makerere University students
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The objectives of this study were to assess the relationship between: internet addiction and depression among students of Makerere university; internet addiction and sleep quality among students of Makerere university; ... -
Emotional intelligence, stress and turnover intentions among nurses working in Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study investigates the relationships between emotional intelligence, stress, and turnover intentions among nurses at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. The primary objectives were to examine the ... -
Locus of Control, Moral Potency, Job Satisfaction and Deviant Workplace Behaviors among Health Workers in Soroti
(Makerere University, 2024-12-04)This study investigates the intricate relationships between Locus of Control (LOC), Job Satisfaction, and Deviant Workplace Behaviors (DWB) among health workers in Soroti, Uganda, with a focus on the moderating role of ... -
Emotional Intelligence, Sports Self-efficacy and Happiness among Secondary School Athletes in Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2024-12-06)This study investigates the relationships between emotional intelligence, sports self-efficacy, and happiness among secondary school athletes in Kampala District. The research aims to explore four key hypotheses: (1) there ... -
Lived Experiences, Coping Strategies, and Relationship Dynamics of Women and Men Following Miscarriage in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-12-05)Miscarriage is a prevalent and distressing experience that profoundly impacts both women and men’s psychological well-being and relationship dynamics. This study investigated the lived experiences, coping strategies, and ...
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