School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection: Recent submissions
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How can a man go for family planning? Examining the influence of masculinities in utilization of family planning services in Uganda: a case of Naguru, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of masculine practices, beliefs and behaviors in access and utilization of family planning services, taking on a case study of Naguru Parish, Nakawa Division in Kampala ... -
Experience of violence by married women during COVID-19 in Nansana municipality, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Violence against women is a serious social and public health problem that challenges a significant number of women globally. VAW manifests in different forms including; physical, emotional and sexual forms. The study sought ... -
Transactional leadership, leader trust and job performance among Wandegeya Police Station staff
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Transactional Leadership, Leader Trust and job performance among police officers at wandegeya police station. A quantitative study design was used, ... -
Drug abuse, mental health and sexuality among the youths of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The study aimed at examining the relationship between drug abuse, mental health and sexuality among the youth in Namuwongo Parish. The objectives of the study were to find out the relationship between drug abuse and ... -
Performance and experiences of the return to school campaign for teenage mothers in Mpigi town council
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This dissertation examined the performance and experiences of the return to school campaign for teenage mothers in Mpigi Town Council, Mpigi District. The research objectives were to estimate the level of campaign uptake ... -
Teamwork, critical thinking and job success among secondary school teachers in Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2023)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between team work, critical thinking and job success. The study was intending to achieve objectives, to examine the relationship between team work and critical ... -
Drug abuse, mental health and sexuality among the youths of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The study aimed at examining the relationship between drug abuse, mental health, and sexuality among the youth in Namuwongo Parish. The objectives of the study were to find out the relationship between drug abuse and ... -
Perceptions about socio-economic effects of COVID-19 on people's livelihoods in Masindi District
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study was conducted in Masindi district with an aim to assess the people’s perspectives about the socio-economic effects of COVID-19 to provide information that can be used by the policymakers to address such effects. ... -
E-Learning and COVID-19 pandemic in Makerere University, Kampala-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The research relies heavily on the advancement of E-Learning in the higher institution amidst COVID-19 pandemic and how it boosted. It gives clarity that the existence of digital learning has not just been introduced as ... -
Stress and employee performance among secondary school teachers
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The study sought not to find out the relationship between stress and employee performance among secondary school teachers. The study intended to achieve the following objectives, to examine the levels of stress, to determine ... -
The impact of physical activity on employee engagement among organizations
(Makerere University, 2023-05)This research is about mindfulness, job satisfaction and work performance at workplaces. There was a significant relationship between mindfulness, Job satisfaction and work performance. Results from the study indicated ... -
The Impact of Political Party Identification, Psychological Inflexibility on Political Incivility during 2021 General Elections in Kampala, Uganda
(2023-07-28)This essay explored the relationship between political party identification, psychological inflexibility, and political incivility among youths in Kampala during 2021 general elections in Uganda. It involved descriptive ... -
Perceptions of service users of the rehabilitation services by the National Care Centre Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-22)The study was carried out at the National Care Centre – Uganda with the purpose of assessing the perceptions of service users of the rehabilitation services provided. The specific objectives of the study were to assess the ... -
Resettlement of Children Living on the Streets in Kampala during Covid-19 Pandemic
(Makerere University, 2022-12-21)The study examined the role played by different organisations in resettlement of children living on the street in Kampala during COVID19. The study achieved it purposive through two objectives i.e., to examine the role ... -
Coping strategies of widows : a study of Ddwaniro Sub-County, Kiboga District
(Makerere University, 2008)The study was set to identify the coping strategies of widows in Ddwaniro Sub County, Kiboga District, Uganda. The specific objectives of this study were to identify factors that bring about widowhood; institutional ... -
Coping mechanisms of female survivors of domestic violence in Mawuta-Wakitaka, Jinja
(Makerere University, 2022-05-03)Background: Domestic violence is a global public health issue and human rights violation that mostly affects women and is associated with psychological, economic and health consequences for the victim, and a range of ... -
The challenges faced by the community in addressing early marriages: A case study of Namwiwa Subcounty, Kaliro District
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Due to the consequences of early marriages, multiple strategies have been put forward to address the practice of early marriages. Unfortunately, these have registered limited success as the practice remains prevalent in ... -
Experience and perceived cause of depressive symptoms among young people during the COVID-19 lockdown: a case of Makerere University students
(Makerere University, 2022-12-15)The study sought to examine the experiences and perceived causes of depressive symptoms among young people in Uganda, Makerere University as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown. It examined the experience of depressive ... -
Contribution of agricultural financing on youth economic empowerment: a case of Budde Sub county, Butambala district
(Makerere University, 2022-10-10)The study intended to assess the role of agricultural financing on youth economic empowerment in Budde Subcounty, Butambala district. The study specifically intended to find out the contribution of agricultural savings on ... -
Security implications of hosting Refugees: a case of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-30)The study assessed security implications of an open-door policy for hosting refugees. It identified constraints and gaps in refugee camps of the host country that has obeyed International, Regional and National Refugees ...