School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Community perceptions/ attitudes on the elimination of child labour in Busia District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study was designed to understand the community perceptions and attitudes on the elimination of the child labour in Sikuda Sub- County, Busia district. The study had four specific objectives; to find out the social and ... -
Parenting practices and their implication to teenage pregnancies in Ukusijoni Sub-County, Adjumani District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-19)GENERAL OBGECTIVES OF THE STUDY: The general objective of the study is to examine the parenting styles and practices among parents of teenagers in Ukusijoni sub-county and assess implications they have on children getting ... -
The effects of COVID 19 on Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kyebando Parish, Kawempe Division Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022)The study examined the effects of covid 19 on micro small and medium enterprises (msmes) in Kyebando parish, kawempe division Kampala. The study specifically looked at economic challenges and opportunities faced by small ... -
Effect of covid-19 on the provision of primary education services by non-state actors in Bugiri municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This study was meant to assess the effect of COVID-19 on the provision of primary education services by private schools in Bugiri Municipality. The objectives of the study were; to assess how COVID-19 has affected ... -
The contribution of social assistance grant for empowerment program on the welfare of older persons: A case study of Mpigi town council Mpigi district.
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This study was conducted for a period of about two months in Mpigi Town Council, Mpigi district. It employed a case study research design and focused on comprehensive gathering of more information on the contribution of ... -
The lived experience of teenage girls who became pregnant during the Covid-19 Lockdown in Uganda: A study of Kikubampanga Zone in Kakiri Town Council Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The study focused on understanding the pregnant adolescents' circumstances and experiences during the lockdown period in Kikubampanga Zone-Wakiso District. The objectives of the study included: to analyse the factors that ... -
Conceptualization of mental health among students of social work and social administration Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-04-04)The purpose of this study was to explore the conceptualization of mental health among social work and social administration students of Makerere University. The study was guided by three objectives namely (i) to examine ... -
The socioeconomic effects of sports betting on the lives of male youths in Bulenga, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022)This study focused on the socio-economic effects of sports betting on the lives of male youths in Bulenga Wakiso district. It was based on three objectives namely; the prevalence of sports betting among the youths, the ... -
The role of rehabilitation centers in fighting drug abuse among the youths: a case of UYDEL Banda Youth Center.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-16)The study focused on the role of rehabilitation centers in fighting drug abuse among the youths in Uganda youth development link (UYDEL) Banda youth center. The study was presented in form of chapters. Chapter one presented ... -
Challenges faced by undergraduate students with disabilities in Makerere University during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The purpose of this study was to understand the challenges faced by undergraduate students with disabilities in Makerere University during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was guided by four objectives namely; to identify ... -
Factors that influence covid-19 vaccine acceptance among the urban youth in Kampala district : a case of Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Coronavirus pandemic has emerged as one of the fatality phenomena causing crisis continentally. Diverse, but similar strategic mechanisms were designed to mitigate the swift dissemination and morbidity of the virus. Policies, ... -
Local institutional mechanisms and land conflict resolution in post-conflict Northern Uganda: The case of Unyama Subcounty Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2018-10)Objective: The study sought to examine the relevance of local institutional modes of land dispute resolution in Unyama sub county Gulu district. It examined the nature of land disputes recorded in the study area and the ... -
Understanding people's perceptions towards educating children with disabilities
(Makerere University, 2022-01-31)This research mainly focuses on the perceptions of individuals concerning the education of CWD's. The research had objectives that included; to find out the understanding individuals hold concerning disability, to find out ... -
Experiences of female prisoners incarcerated in Kampala, Uganda a case of Luzira prison
(Makerere University, 2022-01)This study examines the challenges faced by the women prisoners. The study was undertaken at Luzira Prison Convicted women’s ward at Luzira prison in Kampala largely because it is one of the women prisons in Uganda and ... -
Alcohol consumption patterns and perceptions among Makerere University students in hostel
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study was conducted in Kikoni, Kawempe Division, Kampala District. The main objective of the study was to explore the patterns and perception of alcohol consumption among Makerere University students in hostels. The ... -
Job satisfaction and employee commitment in Uganda Police Force (UPF)
(Makerere University, 2021-11-24)The study was designed to examine “job satisfaction and commitment among Police Officers at the Uganda Police Force”. The objectives of the study were 1) To estimate the level of job satisfaction among police officers in ... -
Children’s experiences in court: A study of children in conflict with the law at Kampala High Court
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study sought to investigate the experiences of children in conflict with the law at the High Court in Kampala and it had four (4) specific objectives, namely; the perceptions of children towards the court process, how ... -
Students perception towards mental illness; A case study of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The purpose of this study was to investigate Students’ Perception towards mental illness a case study of Makerere University with the view to improve on mental health services at the university. The study was conducted in ... -
Nature and causes of child labor in Katanga Slum, Kawempe Division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The study aimed at finding out the nature and causes of child labor in Katanga slum in Kawempe division, Kampala city. The research employed a cross-sectional research design in which face to face interviews were conducted ... -
People’s perception towards Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) shift from 60-80 years as an eligibility criteria in Kyegegwa Sub-County, Kyegegwa District
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The government of Uganda adopted the national policy for older persons in 2009 that calls for equal treatment, social inclusion, and provision of livelihood support for older persons. SAGE programme has helped households ...