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Ability Practices, Self-Esteem and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students in Iganga District
(2019-05)This study investigated the difference in self-esteem and academic achievement between students in schools that practice ability grouping and those in schools that practice mixed ability and the relationship between ... -
Abusive supervision, psychological capital and deviant work behaviors: case of workers of Brookside Limited
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)The study aimed at investigating the relationship between abusive supervision, psychological capital and deviant work behaviors among staff of Brookside limited Uganda. A stratified sampling method was used on sample size ... -
Academic motivation, self-concept and academic achievement in English and Mathematics at Ordinary Level.
(Makerere University, 2012-03)The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between Academic motivation, Academic self- concept and Academic achievement in English and Mathematics of Ordinary level students in Gulu Municipality. The study ... -
Acculturation, subjective well-being and depression among South Sudan Refugees in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)Upon migrating into a new country, refugees are faced with the challenge of acculturating to a new culture.Failure to adjust to the new culture has been associated with low levels of subjective wellbeing and depression. ... -
Adapting and validating psychometric properties of compact among Makerere University students
(Makerere University, 2023-12)A sequential mixed methods approach was utilized to translate, adapt and validate the Comprehensive Assessment of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) proccesses (CompACT). Forward translation was done by a translation ... -
Alcohol abuse, social support and depression among school going adolescents
(Makerere University, 2022-01-21)Adolescence is a developmental stage that poses more challenges and requires a great deal of social support as many adolescents engage in harmful behaviors like alcohol abuse which greatly affect their psychological ... -
Alcohol use, treatment, and relapse: narratives of patients admitted with alcohol use disorder at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and related problems pose significant global public health concerns. Uganda has reported high levels of alcohol consumption with a growing proportion of the youthful population at risk of severe ... -
Antisocial behaviours, peer influence and depression among school going adolescents In Lubaga Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between antisocial behaviours, peer influence and depression among school-going adolescents. Adolescence is a developmental stage characterized by many challenges ... -
Anxiety and coping as predictors of parenting practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted family life, presenting parents with unique challenges in managing work, homeschooling, and childcare responsibilities. Previous research has shown that individual psychological ... -
Anxiety, depression and coping Strategies among mothers during postpartum period at Mengo Hospital-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Anxiety and depression have become a global concern among mothers during pospartum period. this has therefore prompted many mothers to adopt various coping strategies such as emotional coping , problem focused and avoidant ... -
Attachment, personality and stability of romantic relationships among heterosexual women in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)The stability of romantic relationships has declined all over the world, and particularly in Uganda where divorce rates have risen significantly. Factors that contribute to the decline in stability of these relationships ... -
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), parenting style and depression among school-going children in Entebbe Municipal Council, Wakiso District.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-31)Background: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common child mental health problems. The purpose of this study was to explore the associations between ADHD, parenting style and depression ... -
Attitude towards coercive behaviours, coping strategies and gender based violence victimization tolerances among women in Gulu and Omoro districts, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study sought to investigate the relationships between Attitudes toward Coercive Behaviours, Coping Strategies and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) victimization tolerance in Gulu city and Omoro district, Northern Uganda. ... -
Belief in a just world, perceptions of organizational justice and affective commitment in government entities in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)Justice is a core fundamental theme for individuals in organizations. Justice perceptions is greatly influenced by the belief in a just world. Employees who believe that they are not being handled equally and that the world ... -
The Big Five Personality Traits, teacher self-efficacy and teacher effectiveness amongst government-aided secondary school teachers in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023)The study sought to determine a relationship between the Big five personality traits teachers ‘self- efficacy, and teacher effectiveness. Personality traits were measured by five dimensions: extroversion, agreeableness, ... -
Breastfeeding self-efficacy, social support and postpartum depression among nursing mothers
(Makerere University, 2022-12-07)Breastfeeding is such an important experience for both the mother and the infant. It is therefore imperative to understand how breastfeeding self-efficacy affects the nursing mother’s initiation and length of breastfeeding. ... -
Bullying victimization, depression and substance use among lower secondary school adolescents
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Introduction: For years, school going adolescents have been involved with bullying behaviors including perpetration and victimization. However, recent studies suggest that bullying victimization may be associated with ... -
Bullying, depression and suicidal ideation amongst school going adolescents in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Bullying is a serious global public issue with a third of adolescents experiencing bullying according to UNESCO, 2018. This could possibly lead to depression and suicidal ideation. This study explored the relationship ... -
Cancer progression, caregiver burden and depression; a case study of female family caregivers at Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-05)Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. It is known to have a poor prognosis and treatments that are not only expensive, but may prove ineffective especially for cancer that has progressed to advanced stages. ... -
Career knowledge, self-awareness and career decision making among advanced level secondary school students in Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11-15)The study examined the relationship of career knowledge, self-awareness and career decision making among advanced level secondary school students in Kawempe Division, Kampala District. It was guided by four objectives; to ...