School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Perceived contributions of non-government organizations towards addressing teenage pregnancy in Jinja district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-21)I conducted a study on the “perceived contributions of non-government organizations towards addressing teenage pregnancy in jinja district”. The overall objective of the study was to describe the perceived contributions ... -
Challenges faced in implementation of the youth livelihood programme in Busolwe town council Butaleja district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)The study examined the challenges faced in the implementation of youth livelihood programme in busolwe town council in butaleja district. The study specifically focused on the extent to which youth have been trained on ylp ... -
Stay at home measures and their effects on intimate partner violence against women in Tororo district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-21)The objective of the study was to examine the effects of stay at home measures on intimate partner violence against women in Western division, Tororo district. The study was guided by different specific objectives that ... -
Lived experiences of teenage mothers: a study of Namuwongo Slum, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023-01)This study aimed at describing the lived experiences of teenage mothers living in slums, taking a case of Namuwongo slum, in Kampala city. It identified the different circumstances under which different slum dwelling-teenage ... -
Attitudes of students towards counselling services at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Counselling services are very essential for emotional stability of individuals in need. University life is full of many challenges that call for external emotional support. The Makerere University Counselling and Guidance ... -
Perceptions of drug and substance abuse among undergraduate students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The purpose of this study was to describe the perceptions of drug and substance abuse among students at Makerere University. A case study approach was used to gain an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon being studied, ... -
Acceptability of covid-19 vaccination by the youths in Kawempe division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The purpose of this study was to assess the acceptability levels of COVID-19 vaccination among the youths in Kawempe Division, and suggest measures to promote COVID-19 vaccination among the youths in an urban setting. The ... -
Perceptions of primary school-going children about COVID-19 in Kawempe division, Kampala City: a case study of Happy Hours Primary School
(Makerere University, 2022-12)COVID-19 remains one of the deadliest pandemics in the world today. Therefore, with such a background, concerted efforts are required from everyone to collectively wipe it out in our communities, children inclusive. The ... -
Challenges faced by the older persons as beneficiaries of the Social Assistance Program for Empowerment (SAGE) in Kyenjojo District.
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The study focuses on unraveling the challenges faced by older persons as beneficiaries of the SAGE program. It was conducted in Kyenjojo district. The specific objectives of the study include exploring the challenges faced ... -
Parenting practices of mothers of juvenile delinquents in Namuwongo slum, Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2023-01-02)ABSTRACT The study focused on the parenting practices of mothers of juvenile delinquents in Namuwongo slum in Kampala City. The study used qualitative research methods guided by a combination of data collection instruments ... -
Job insecurity, motivation of employees and organizational commitment on teachers during covid 19.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-29)The covid-19 pandemic has caused untold suffering and disruptions in different spheres of life. One of such spheres is work-life, whereby jobs have been threatened. The closure of workplaces resulted in short-term and ... -
Challenges of running the school feeding program in upe schools in Ssembabule district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)The purpose of the study was to analyse the challenges of running the school feeding program in UPE schools in Ssembabule district. -
Barriers to screening of depression among patients on antiretroviral treatment: A case of Nakaseke general hospital in Nakaseke district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-15)The purpose of the study was to examine the barriers to screening of depression among PLHIV on ART at Nakaseke general Hospital in Nakaseke district. -
Students' experience of bullying in schools: a case study of Nsangi secondary school in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-04)The purpose of the study was to explore students’ experience of bullying in schools with focus on Nsangi secondary school in Wakiso district. The study specifically aimed to find out the reason as to why bullying takes ... -
Alcohol abuse among students of Makerere university: a case study of School of Social Sciences
(Makerere University, 2022-12-08)First and foremost, I would like to thank the Almighty God who continuously blessed me to be successful in all that I do. His love, grace, support and guidance has made this journey successful. I wish to express my ... -
Experience of drug use among undergraduate students of Social Sciences at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-12-09)Uganda is ranked among the countries with the highest estimates of per capita consumption of drugs and alcohol in the world. In this context,30% of the young Ugandans grapple with drug addiction but they hardly receive the ... -
Mental health concerns among students with disability at Makerere university
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)The study examined mental health concerns among students with disability at Makerere University whose specific objectives were to; Explore the mental health concerns among students with disability at Makerere University. ... -
Substance use, Psychological wellbeing and copying strategies among the Youth in Old Kampala Senior Secondary School
(Makerere University, 2022-10-28)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between substance use, psychological wellbeing and coping strategies among the youth of Old Kampala senior secondary school. The study was intending to achieve the ... -
Challenges faced by persons displaced by river Nyamwamba floods: a case study of Muhokya camp, Kasese district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-05)The study sought to establish the services that the persons displaced by floods received, the challenges they continue to face and how they cope up. The study used a cross sectional case study design and applied ... -
Socio economic benefits of emyooga programme to the youths in Bukiise sub-county Sironko district
(2023-01-04)The purpose of this was study was to find out the social economic benefits of Emyooga program among the youths in Bukiise Sub County, Sironko district. The study was guide by the three objectives to find the contribution ...