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ItemSelf-esteem, emotional intelligence and academic engagement among school-going adolescents in public primary schools in Namutumba Town Council, Namutumba District( 2025)This study examined the relationship between self-esteem, emotional intelligence and academic engagement among school going adolescents. Specifically, the study was guided by four objectives; to examine the relationship between self-esteem and academic engagement, to examine relationship between self-esteem and emotional intelligence, to establish the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic engagement and to establish whether emotional intelligence mediates the relationship between self-esteem and academic engagement. A correlation design was adopted. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from a population of 480 early school-going adolescents represented by a sample of 214 respondents determined by Krejcie & Morgan, (1970). Data was analysed using SPSS Version 25 and the first three hypotheses were tested using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. Hypothesis four was tested using the 3-step regression analysis called Process v4.2. The findings of the study revealed the following; a positive non-significant relationship between self-esteem and academic engagement (r=0.102, p=0.106), a significant relationship between self-esteem and emotional intelligence (r = 0.233, p= 0.003) and a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and academic engagement (r = 0.561, p= 0.00). Additionally emotional intelligence plays a mediating role in the relationship between self-esteem and academic engagement among early adolescents. The study concluded that the findings achieved the objectives, providing insights into how these psychological constructs interact. Emotional intelligence emerged as a significant factor in its mediating role. The recommendations include incorporating lessons focused on self-esteem and emotional intelligence into curriculum to increase academic engagement in order to contribute to the holistic development of adolescents.
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ItemThe impact of early childhood experiences of abuse and working conditions on psychological wellbeing of domestic workers in Kampala City, Uganda(Makerere University, 2024)The recent global increase in mental health challenges exhibited by domestic workers at work place prompted many scholars in social and behavioral sciences to conduct research aimed to understand drivers of this phenomenon. A body of extensive study material exists to this effect virtually from many locations of the world. However, in Uganda’ case, there is scanty information for one to conclude on this impact and the extent to which it has reached, hence there was need to conduct a study aimed at examining the impact of early childhood experiences of abuse and working conditions on psychological wellbeing of domestic workers in Kampala Capital City. The study employed a mixed design involving qualitative and quantitative approaches. A narrative inquiry was adopted for qualitative approach and presented concurrently with quantitative data from a questionnaire. 130 accessible female domestic workers were considered from which a sample size was derived. 10 research participants engaged in the narrative inquiry. Data relating to abuse of domestic workers and psychological well-being is attitudinal and perceptual. It is why narrative interview was used. The results conclude that the experience domestic workers have in their work is a brain killer and strongly destroy their psychological wellbeing. It is paramount to improve the work conditions as per the findings revealed. Respondents with better working conditions registered better psychological wellbeing as compared to those with bad working conditions. There is need for advocacy for human rights aimed to promote better working conditions for domestic workers, conduct researches on why many females are involved in domestic work than male counterparts (Ratio 90:10 ), and establishment of community programmes geared to rehabilitate the victims of abuse with distorted psychological well-being.
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ItemNGO psychosocial support, unresolved grief and depression among AIDS orphans(Makerere University, 2007)The objectives of this study were to examine the level of unresolved grief and depression between the supported and the non-supported AIDS orphans. Eighty AIDS orphans receiving support, and 80 who were not yet supported participated in this study. Results revealed that AIDS orphans from both the supported and the non-supported group showed high levels of unresolved grief, and the non-supported group were more depressed than the supported. The study highlighted that the more unresolved grief they had, the more depressed they were. In general, AIDS orphans in Uganda continue to battle with unresolved grief and depression long after the bereavement. The importance of adequate NGO psychosocial support was highlighted.
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ItemOperant competence analysis and profiling : a reflection in action learning framework for articulating individual and managerial competences(Makerere University, 2010)This study highlights the need to translate tacit knowledge into job tailored explicit operant competences that can allow the individual managers and their organizations improve performance. The study is built on the review of some of the popular competence models used in management of performance in organizations. The study focus is on testing an operant competence analysis and profiling (OCAP) framework which purports to address some of the existing gaps in the reviewed competence models. The key constructs used to test the claims of OCAP include; reflection in action, competence mix, role clarity, job context, adaptability to work environment and performance. The study design was a quasi experimental, non equivalent group design. It involved a pretest (baseline measurement) for two groups (the treatment group and the comparison group) and a posttest. After the pretest the respondents in the treatment group were trained in operant competence analysis and profiling. During the posttest a third group (second comparative group) was included to control for the effects that may arise as a result of interacting with the other groups during the pretest. The study covered nine districts while focusing on all heads of departments and units in those districts. The sample comprised of 56 respondents in group one, 58 respondents in group two and 74 respondents in group three. Quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire. The results were analysed using Pearson product moment correlation, regression analysis, t-test (independent sample and paired sample) and ANOVA. All the hypotheses tested showed that the variables were positively related and significant. When the means of the treatment group at the pretest stage were compared with the means at posttest stage using the paired sample test, the results showed a significant difference with a greater eta effect on all variables. The results indicated that reflection in action enables managers to determine a mix of relevant competences, perceive the work clearly and act proactively when faced with work environmental challenges. Qualitative results generated by the OCAP intervention were managed using Miles and Huberman (1994) qualitative displays and Gibbs (2006) memos of concepts and ideas. The OCAP intervention allowed managers to put emphasis on examining the past experiences, reflect on their actions and modify their operant competences to address the challenges in their work environment as a way of improving performance. The study recommends that employers should regularly provide their employees with continuous opportunity to reflect on actions in their past experiences. In addition employees should periodically review their competence profiles and redefine or modify their job descriptions according the current organization job demands and objectives.
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ItemPaternalistic leadership, organizational commitment, and turnover intention among teaching staff in Kyambogo University(Makerere University, 2025)Employee organizational commitment in public universities has diminished in recent years, resulting in high turnover intention. Kyambogo University's personnel have a high percentage of resignations, tardiness, and absences. This appears to stem from a lack of effective leadership qualities. Therefore, this study sought to examine the relationship between paternalistic leadership, organizational commitment and turnover intention among the teaching staff of Kyambogo University. The study used 234 respondents selected using a cross- sectional study design was used to examine the association between the variables. Data was collected using standardized questionnaires and analyzed using a Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Multiple Regression analysis in process macro (SPSS v.27). The findings show that there exists a significant positive relationship between paternalistic leadership and organizational commitment (r=.284, p≤.01); organizational commitment has a non-statistically significant relationship with turnover intention (r=.100, p≥.05); a non-significant relationship between paternalistic leadership and turnover intention (r=-.009, p≥.05); and organizational commitment does mediate the relationship between paternalistic leadership and turnover intention (β=.262, Boot 95% CI [.059, .543]). In conclusion, it is therefore recommended that much emphasis should be placed on advocating for leaders with authoritarian traits as a means to ensure submission by employees and reduce turnover intention. Additionally, higher learning institutions should introduce avenues such as celebrating Employee of the Month and providing exciting offers to employees as a way of increasing their organizational commitment, in so doing this reduces any intention to leave.