| dc.contributor.author | Niwamanya, Yvonne | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2020-01-02T19:01:36Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2020-01-02T19:01:36Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019-10 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/8042 | |
| dc.description | A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor’s degree in Community Psychology of Makerere University | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | This study examined the relationship between social supports, self-esteem and life satisfaction among youth in peri-urban areas. The study employed a correlational research design that was cross-sectional. A sample of 100 both males and female youth in a peri-urban area was selected using systematic random sampling technique. Data was collected by use of self-administered questionnaires which was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Spearman correlation coefficient (rs) was used to test the significance of the hypotheses. Results revealed that there is a significant relationship between social support self- esteem and life satisfaction among youth in peri urban areas. There is need to increase on the awareness and importance of social support which lead to positive self -esteem among the youth thus increasing their satisfaction with life. ` | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Makerere University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Social support | en_US |
| dc.subject | Self- esteem | en_US |
| dc.subject | Life satisfaction | en_US |
| dc.subject | Youth in peri-urban areas | en_US |
| dc.title | Social support, self-esteem and life satisfaction among Youths in Peri-Urban areas | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
