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    Parenting styles, substance abuse and self esteem among adolescents
    (Makerere University, 2016-09) Muyanja, Joseph
    The study sought to establish the relationship between parenting styles. Substance abuse and self-esteem among adolescents. The study was carried out in a secondary school in Nakasomgola district. 100 respondents were included in the study using the simple random sampling method particularly purposive sampling. A self-administered questionnaire was used to interview respondents, it was divided into sections A bio-data, B parenting styles using the measurement of parent style Questionnaire. B substance abuse, C self-esteem using the Rosen burg self-esteem questionnaire. Data was analysed in SPSS using the person correlation co-effiency and the study results showed that there is a relationship between parenting styles and self-esteem, there is a significant relationship between parenting styles and substance abuse and that there no significant relationship between self-esteem and substance abuse. The results have been discussed and recommendations made that a deeper study be done looking specifically at the different parenting styles in relationship with the other study variables among adolescents.
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    Self-attribution beliefs, self efficacy and academic motivation among students in secondary schools
    (Makerere University, 2017) Ataho, Lauben ; Kakajara, Eugenia ; Katushabe, Ivan
    The study sought to examine the relationship between self-attribution beliefs, self-efficacy and academic motivation among students in secondary schools. the objectives were to assess the relationship between self-attribution beliefs and academic motivation among students in secondary schools, to examine, the relationship between self-efficacy and academic motivation among students in secondary schools and to assess the relationship between self attribution beliefs and self efficacy among students in secondary schools. research process consisted of review of secondary information such as literature review, designing of research tools, collection of primary data and processing and analysis of primary data. The study employed a correlation coefficient (r) to reach its conclusion and testing the hypothesis. Data was analyzed by use of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). the findings found out that the level of academic motivation is relatively high among secondary school students and more females than males participated in the research study. that the level of self-attribution beliefs was relatively unstable and controllable and self-efficacy was relatively high among the students in secondary schools. therefore, conclusions were drawn that there is a positive relationship between self-attribution beliefs, self-efficacy and academic motivation among students in secondary schools.
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    Perceived organizational support, organizational commitment and turnover intentions among the employees of Civil Aviation Authority Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2017-06) Rugyira, Albert
    The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between motivation, employee engagement and job performance among employees of Nansana Municipal Council. The study adopted a correlational survey design that is quantitative in nature with a population of 50 staff. A census sampling technique was adopted by the researcher because the total number of employees in this organization was relatively small thus, in order to avoid sampling bias, this technique was used to draw a sample of 50 respondents. Data was collected using a 10 item motivation scale adopted from Brisling et al., (2006) and Mahaney et al., (2006) measuring motivation, employee engagement was assessed by a standard instrument developed by developed by Schaufelli and Salanova (2002), and lastly, job performance was measured using an 14-item scale instrument developed by Campbell (2001). Data was entered into Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) computer program version 23.0 and hypotheses tested using Pearson product-moment correlation Coefficient (r). Results indicated that; there is a significant and positive relationship between motivation and employee engagement. Similarly, findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between motivation and job performance. Finally, findings showed that there is a positive significant relationship between employee engagement and job performance. Thus, basing on the findings of this study: it is important for organizations to put in place management systems and policies that foster an environment where employees feel motivated because a motivated work force will eventually lead to employees` engagement levels to increase and then go an extra mile to exhibit extra-role behaviors thus increasing performance.
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    Substance abuse knowledge, attitude, practices among teachers in Kampala Secondary Schools
    (Makerere University, 2017-08) Kaitesi, Caroline
    Substance Abuse is a world challenge affecting both the fast-growing countries and developing countries. Uganda being a developing country faces challenges of continued substance abuse and improper use of pharmaceutical drugs by person of all ages. This thesis explored some of the most commonly abused drugs and substances circulating among the teen-age bracket around secondary schools in Uganda. The findings, though not alarming are rather demoralising for the growing population as the war against substance abuse continues to suffer from insufficient ammunition. This study therefore sought to bring forth the different but commonly abused substances, the popular notion surrounding substance abuse among teen age beings, the role of their society amidst the mire and the various stakeholders in their role to significantly affect substance abuse. An interview guide for teachers of a few secondary schools around Kampala was made and used to gather information regarding this thesis. The responses showed the manner in which both the substance abusers (students) and the teachers struggle to beat the surrounding factors that hinder the fight against substance abuse. Finally, the thesis considers the modus in which initiatives against substance abuse can be integrated in society today. It also looks at the roles of the different individuals and stakeholders handling the current situation as the nation looks forward to rid itself of substance abuse
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    Work place design, job performance and turnover intentions among employees at Reach a Hand Uganda(RAHU)
    (Makerere University, 2017-10) Tamale, Aaron Joseph
    Abstract Managers have always been faced with a problem of retaining highly productive and satisfied employees however most organizations around the world are facing a high Turnover Intentions ratio. The purpose of the study was to find out the relationship between work place Design, job performance and Turnover Intentions among employees of Reach a Hand Uganda (RAHU). A correlational survey design was adopted using a sample of 40 respondents who were selected using convenience sampling techniques to target respondents who participated in the study. The researcher used a self-administered questionnaire to collect data for the study. The researcher sought for permission from the organization by getting an introductory letter from the School of Psychology to introduce the researcher to the Human Resource of Reach A Hand Uganda. The data was analyzed using a Statistical Package for Social Scientists (21.0 program). Findings in the table showed that there is a significant negative relationship between workplace design and turnover intentions (r= -0.410**; P<0.01), showed a non-significant relationship between job performance and turnover intentions (r=0.129, p=.428>0.01) and a positive significant relationship between workplace design and job performance since (r= .364*, P=.201<0.05). Since findings showed that there is a significant relationship between workplace design and performance, managers need to identify factors which are incorporated in the workplace design which involve lighting, spatial arrangement, office design, job characteristics which help in determining performance.
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    Job security, employee motivation and performance among employees in organizations
    ( 2017-11-14) Karama, Ralph Raymond
    This study set out to establish the relationship between Job Security, Employee Motivation and Performance in organizations. It was guided by a number of objectives which included examining the relationship between Job Security and Employee Motivation, to examine the relationship between Employee Motivation and Performance and to examine the relationship between Job Security and performance. The study was undertaken at Kyusa Uganda offices in Kalerwe using a self-administered questionnaire that was distributed to a sample of 77 employees of the organization. The data was entered in a computer and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social scientists (SPSS). The hypotheses of the study were verified using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation based on certain conditions that described the data. From the study it was concluded that Job security had an effect on Employee Motivation. It was also concluded that there is a negative relationship between Employee Motivation and Performance and that there is a positive relationship between Job security and performance of employees. A number of recommendations were made after the study and these included; organizations involving their employees in staff capacity building trainings in order to increase the staff employability and hence increase the feeling of employees feeling secure. In addition, organizations were recommended to issue written contracts to their employees highlighting the terms and conditions of their employment while clearly highlighting that the employees’ tenures are not be ended untimely without clear circumstances. The circumstances under which an employee’s tenure can be terminated should be highlighted as well.
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    Parental separation, coping and mental health problems among urban adolescents
    (Makerere University, 2018) Ssebudde, Kisakye Paul
    This study sought to establish the relationship between parental separation, coping, and mental health problems among urban adolescents. It was conducted around Kampala and Wakiso district including both male and female respondents between ages of 12 and 19 years particularly from Kitende S.S.S for data collection. A non-random purposive method of sampling was used specifically targeting those respondents that fulfilled the criteria of coming from broken families. The research used self-administered questionnaires to collect Data. A structured questionnaire was constructed and included three sections: A, B and C. Section A: Contained Bio Data about the respondent, Section B measured coping skills in adolescents using COPE inventory (Carver, C. S, 2013) with a validity of 0.74 and a reliability of 0.76 while Section C measured mental health wellbeing using Warmick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS), with validity of 0.73 and reliability of 0.50 Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used for data analysis. Using Inferential Statistics, the Pearson Correlation was used to test for the hypothesis 1, 2 and 3
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    Child Abuse, Self-esteem and Depression among School Going Adolescents
    (Makerere University, 2018-07) Makombe, Andrew Joash Welishe
    The study examined the relationship between Child abuse, self-esteem and depression among school going adolescents. The study was quantitative in nature with a correlational research design. Self-administered questionnaire with standardized research tools was used to collect data from a study population that comprised of both male and female between the ages 12 and 19 years. A total of 67 respondents from Makerere Modern Secondary School, Kampala District took part in the study. Then a correlation study design was used to determine the significances of the relationships between Child abuse, self-esteem and depression among school going adolescents. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23. There was no significant relationship between child abuse and self-esteem, there was a significant relationship between child abuse and there was a significant relationship between self-esteem and depression among school going adolescents
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    Occupational stress and job performance among the employees at MFI Document Solutions Limited, Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero, Kampala (Uganda)
    (Makerere University, 2018-08) Nakaayi, Jemimah Kisakye
    The study investigated the relationship between occupational stress and job performance of employees of MFI document solutions. The study intended to achieve the following objectives: To examine the relationship between occupational stress and job performance between employees of MFI document limited Kampala. To assess the impact of occupational stressors on job performance among employees at MFI document limited Kampala. A correlation design was used to establish the relationship between occupational stress and job performance among employees of MFI document solutions. The study used a sample of 60 respondents who were obtained using a simple random technique. Data was collected using self- administered questionnaires and later analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists version 20 The findings show that there is a significant positive relationship between occupational stress and job performance since (p=.000<0.01 at r=686**) Conclusively, this implies that occupational stress positively affects job performance.
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    Domestic Violence, Self Esteem and Depression among Adolescents
    (Makerere University, 2018-08) Massa, Derrick
    Domestic violence is a multi-faceted, social and legal problem facing almost every family for many years and its substantial effect needs urgent attention. On average, 1.7 million adolescents are injured each year and nearly 800 die as a result the Violence (Bureau of Justice Statistics 2001, BLS 2005). Domestic violence broadly includes Physical, Sexual, emotional, verbal, Psychological and economic abuse of a victim or anyone related to him/her according to Uganda domestic Act, NO. 17 2010(Farrell, 2013). According to a survey on domestic violence in rural Uganda by World Health Organization, domestic violence in Uganda is Problem as it’s in many parts of Africa. In Uganda Kashambya Sub county leads in domestic violence with 19%, Kamwezi at 15% and Meziba at 12% according to Monica Muhumusa the Kabale district Probation officer (The New vision, March 16, 2017). Domestic violence affects individuals differently and for adolescents their self-esteem may lower and also at worst scenario it results into depression. Self-esteem reflects a person’s overall subjective emotional evaluation of his/her own worth. It’s a judgments of oneself as well as an attitude towards self (Smith and Markie, 2007). According to Baruch, (2006) self-esteem is an important aspect of the human Psyche and closely to Physical and Psychological health. Adolescent’s low-self-esteem has been linked with both mental and Physical illness; while high self-esteem has been associated with increased compliance to treatment and lesser health complications according to (Killean, 2003). For a long time continuous studies done by Baruch, (2006) on self-esteem among high school adolescents found that 41% of them who participated in the study reported having low self-esteem which was associated to domestic violence.
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    Organizational compassion, positive emotional wellbeing and organizational commitment among employees of Lubiri Secondary School
    ( 2018-08) Alupo, Kettie Okwakol
    The study examined the relationship between Organizational compassion, Positive Emotional Wellbeing and Organizational commitment among Employees of Lubiri Secondary School. A correlational study design was used in this study to establish the relationship between Organizational compassion, Positive Emotional Wellbeing and Organizational commitment among employees of Lubiri Secondary School. The study used a sample of 50 respondents who were developed using a sample size table by Krejcie and Morgan. Data was collected using self administered questionnaire and later analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists 16.0 and the respondents gave responses for data analysis. Data was analyzed using SPSS, generating frequencies for the data, findings revealed a positive and significant relationship between organizational compassion and positive emotional wellbeing (r=.397**, p=.004), meaning organizations that cared for, supported and encouraged their employees in their time of need were able to help improve the mental, physical and emotional state employees, as the employees did not feel alone, and had a sense of support and belonging, thus fostering positive emotional wellbeing. There was no significant relationship between positive emotional wellbeing and organizational commitment (r=.108, p=.454). Meaning emotionally positive employees that felt mentally, physically and emotionally well did not as a result of there positive emotional wellbeing develop commitment towards the organization. Lastly, there was a positive and significant relationship between organizational compassion and organizational commitment (r=.468**, p=.001). This meant that, organizations with policies that supported, encouraged and cared for their distressed employees and those in pain, translated into the employees feeling better about themselves, their situation and the organization as a whole. And in turn their trust for the organization translated into commitment to the organization.
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    Stress and academic performance among secondary school students
    ( 2018-08) Ssenyonjo, Godfrey
    The study investigated the relationship between stress and academic performance among secondary school students. The study aimed to achieve the following objectives; To find out the nature of stress among secondary school students, to examine the causes of stress among secondary school students and to evaluate the relationship between stress and academic performance of secondary school students. A correlation study design was used in the study to establish the relationship between stress and academic performance among secondary school students. The study used a sample of 50 respondents who were obtained using simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and later analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists version 20. The findings show that there is a significant negative relationship between occupational stress and job performance since (p=.000< 0.01 at r=.586**) in conclusion, this implies that presence or increase in stress among students leads to an increase in academic performance among secondary school students.
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    HIV and AID’s related stigma, self esteem and resilience among adolescents of Kampala District
    (Makerere University, 2018-08) Njumba, Moses Winyi
    The study was aimed at finding the relationship between HIV related stigma, self-esteem and resilience among HIV positive adolescent of TASO Mulago, Kampala district. The study targeted 50 adolescents selected in an overall population of 500 service recipients at TASO Kampala district in central region of Uganda. The researcher used simple random sampling technique during the period of data collection. The respondents who took part in the study were aged 12 to 19 years and both male and female. The objectives of the study were to examine the relationship between HIV related stigma and self-esteem among adolescent, to examine the relationship between self-esteem and resilience among HIV positive adolescents and to examine the relationship between HIV related stigma and resilience among HIV positive adolescents. The hypotheses were tested using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The study results showed that there is a significant relationship between HIV related stigma and self-esteem among adolescent (r = 0.552, p = 0.000<0.01). Results showed that there is no significant relationship between self-esteem and resilience among adolescents (r=0.209, p= 0.145>0.05) and there is no significant relationship between HIV related stigma and resilience among adolescents (r = -0.107, p=0.461>0.05).
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    Occupational stress, turnover intentions and job performance among nurses of St. Francis Hospital, Nsambya
    (Makerere University, 2018-08) Ndagano, Roshan
    This research sought to examine the relationship between occupational stress and turnover intentions, occupational stress and job performance and turnover intentions and job performance. A total of 60 respondents participated in the study. The researcher used self-administered questionnaires which consisted of closed end questions to collect information from the respondents. A Pearson correlation was employed to establish the correlation of nurses’ occupational stress with turnover intentions. The results showed a positive significant relationship between occupational stress and turnover intentions (r=0.498**, p<0.01). A Pearson correlation was also employed to establish the correlation of nurses’ occupational stress with job performance. The results showed a positive significant relationship between occupational stress and job performance (r=0.423**, p<0.01). A Pearson correlation was finally employed to establish the correlation of nurses’ turnover intentions with job performance. The results showed no significant relationship between occupational stress and turnover intentions (r=0.181, p<0.01).
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    Occupational stress and employee turnover intentions among the employees of Mukono District Local Government
    (Makerere University, 2018-08) Babirye, Janet
    Work and occupational stress have long been concerned for employees and human resource managers as they cause many negative outcomes. Most of the previous studies on work stress were conducted in western countries, while limited research has addressed this important topic in the Asian context. In this study, the effects of several work role stressors (that’s to say role ambiguity, role conflict, role overload and work family conflict) on intentions to leave were examined.
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    Occupational stress and employee performance among Kayunga local government employees
    ( 2018-08-17) Namutebi, Maureen
    The study investigated the relationship between occupational stress and employee performance of employees of Kayunga Local Government. The study intended to achieve the following objectives; To find out the relationship between occupational stress and employee performance and to find out the causes of stress in the work place. A correlation study design was used in the study to establish the relationship between occupational stress and employee performance of employees of Kayunga Local Government. The study used a sample of 60 respondents who were adopted using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and later analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists version 20. The findings show that there is a significant positive relationship between occupational stress and employee performance since (r=353**, p=0.006, <0.01). Conclusively, this implies that Occupational stress influences high performance among the employees of Kayunga Local Government.
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    Motivation, job satisfaction and employee productivity among the Staff of Rubaga hospital
    ( 2018-08-20) Nsimbi, Martin
    The study investigated the relationship between motivation, job satisfaction and employee productivity among staff of Rubaga Hospital. The study intended to achieve the following objectives: to establish the relationship between motivation and job satisfaction among the staff of Rubaga Hospital, to assess the relationship between motivation and employee productivity among the staff of Rubaga Hospital and to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and employee productivity among the staff of Rubaga Hospital. A correlation study design was used in the study to establish the relationship between motivation, job satisfaction and employee productivity of staff of Rubaga Hospital. The study used a sample of 75 respondents who were adopted through use of a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using self- administered questionnaires and later analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists version 20. The findings show that there is a significant relationship between motivation and job satisfaction since (p=.000<.01) at (r=.655**). The findings show that there is a significant negative relationship between motivation and employee productivity since (p=.011<.05) at (r=-293*). The findings show that there is a significant negative relationship between job satisfaction and employee productivity since (p=.000<0.01) at (r=-405**). In conclusion, it should be noted by the management of Rubaga hospital that there are other factors that cause employee productivity other than motivation and job satisfaction
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    Social-economic status, self esteem and academic performance among adolescents in Kampala
    (Makerere University, 2018-09) Kyampaire, Debrah
    Very many adolescents are still thought to perform poorly in their academics and this has been thought to be caused by the different levels of socioeconomic status and the alternating self-esteem upon their lives. This research set out to examine the relationship between socioeconomic status, self-esteem and academic performance among adolescents. A correlational study design that is quantitative and descriptive was adopted to establish the relationship between the variables. A total of 100 respondents, both male and female participated in the study. Data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), where Pearson Correlation Coefficient (r) was used to test the significance of the hypotheses. The study revealed that there was no significant relationship between socioeconomic status and academic performance; the study also revealed that there was no significant relationship between socioeconomic status and self-esteem. The study further showed that self-esteem and academic performance do have a significant relationship among the adolescents. I recommend that further research needs to be carried out on issues regarding adolescent self-esteem to enhance positive academic performance among adolescents both in private and public schools since the study has revealed that the problem is in existence
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    Transformational leadership, employee engagement and job satisfaction among employees of Uganda Breweries Limited
    (Makerere University, 2018-09) Nankya, Esther
    The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between transformational leadership, Job Satisfaction and employee engagement among employees of Uganda Breweries limited. A cross sectional survey design was used with a population of 200 staff from departments. Convenience sampling method was used to draw a sample of 100 respondents from the population. Data was collected using a Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) developed by Avolio and Bass’s (1997) for measuring transformational leadership, employee engagement was assessed by a standard instrument developed by Schaufelli, and Salanova (2002), and lastly, job satisfaction was measured using a 15-item scale instrument developed by Warr, Cook & Wall, (1979). Data was entered into Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) computer program version 21 and hypotheses tested using Pearson product-moment correlation Coefficient (r). Results indicated that; there was a significant positive relationship between transformational leadership and employee engagement; there was a significant positive relationship between transformational leadership and job satisfaction. There was a significant positive relationship between employee engagement and job satisfaction. Basing on the findings, it is recommended that the organization may conduct series of transformational leadership training and workshop for managers to further enhance transformational leadership style most especially in terms of responsibility and decision making. Managers may stimulate discussions with subordinates to monitor the feedback of their employees as this proposed means of enhancement of transformational leadership style for managers will increase the level of engagement of employees as well as their job satisfaction.
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    Decent work environment, employee engagement and job performance among employees of the aids support organization (TASO) Mbale District
    (Makerere universty, 2018-09) Wataka, Nathan
    This research was conducted to examine the relationship between decent work environment, Employee Engagement and Job performance among employees of The Aids Support Organization (TASO) Mbale. The study was carried out TASO from June to July. The research results embraces the fact that employees are less engaged in organization activities like in decision making, this leads to organizational breakdown,increased losses and low performance.There search used a correlation research design and data was collected through document analysis and discussions.The findings revealed that decent work environment and Employee Engagement are significantly not related .Employee engagement and Job performance are significantly related and Decent work environment and Job performance are significantly related, which concluded that decent work environment increases Job performance and employee engagement increases Job performance thus increasing employee Performance.Employers should improve on the work environment so that their employee shave less stress and high engagement which in return increases employee commtment.