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ItemThe applicability of the universal kinship terminology to Lugisu kinship terms(Makerere University, 2023)This study investigates the applicability of the Universal Kinship Terminology to the unique kinship system of the Lugisu, the system used by the Bagisu community found in the Eastern region of Uganda. Kinship terminology plays a vital role in understanding social structures and relationships within different societies. The Universal Kinship Terminology is a widely accepted classification system that categorizes kinship relations based on essential family ties found in many cultures around the world. In this study, we looked at the universal kinship terms, Lugisu kinship terms and we compared the two kinship terminologies to see whether they are similar or they have differences. This study used the cross sectional design whereby, the data was collected from participants at a specific time point and no follow-up or longitudinal data was collected. This study used purposive sampling techniques where the researcher decided on who was going to be part of the study. An interview guide was used to gather the data that we used in this research. In this project we will go ahead to look at some of the different kinship descents and which one is followed by the Bagisu. Also the different terminologies that are used for immediate family members, extended family members, in-laws and generational kinship terms. In our findings, we discovered that the Lugisu kinship terms have similarities with the Universal kinship terms and this is because both in the Universal and Lugisu kinship terms, we have names that represent our close family members, in-laws, extended family members and generational family members. We also noticed that a few differences between the Universal and Lugisu kinship terms. One of the differences is that the Universal kinship terms have short and precise names while for the Lugisu kinship terms, there are some names which are too long.
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ItemSubstance abuse knowledge, attitude, practice among teachers in Kampala secondary schools(Makerere University, 2017-10)The purpose of the study was to examine Substance Abuse Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Teachers in Kampala Secondary Schools. The objective of the study was to: Identify types and forms of substances abused, establish teacher’s knowledge and attitude on substance abuse and establish practical steps taken to remedy the vice in the selected secondary schools. The study used a cross sectional research design with a qualitative research approach. A sample size of 20 teachers, 3 head teachers and 3 parents was selected in Rubaga Division. Data was collected using Focus Group Discussions and direct interviews. Validity of the questionnaire was achieved through consultation with the supervisor that all the instruments had adequate traits. The analysis was as proposed in the research objectives. Patterns and connections within and between categories were identified and reported. It was interpreted by composing explanations and substantiating them using the respondent’s open responses. This study found out substances abused in Kampala Schools are alcohol, marijuana, kuber, Tobacco, shisha, Cocaine and Pain killers (specifically Panadol) with alcohol and marijuana being the most abused. The study found out that teachers are knowledgeable about ways of identifying students abusing substances but have little knowledge on how students bring these substances into schools. The study also found out the attitude towards substance abusers among teachers is mainly negative with head teachers being more sympathetic. The findings also found out that the main practices among teachers to deal with substance abuse is counselling them. Other practices include involvement of parents, encouraging anti-drug clubs, increasing vigilance at school, improving teacher student relationships and using religious leaders to talk to students about Substance abuse The recommendations were increasing strictness in schools through school rules and vigilant security at entry points; organization of sensitization seminars; students seeking counselling when hooked, reporting friends involved in abusing substances and not giving into peer pressure to abuse substances; government intervention in implementing rules and regulations against importing of substances into the country; and laws that punish individuals that sell substances to students.
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ItemDomestic violence, mental health problems and, self-Esteem among urban adolescents(Makerere University, 2019-09)The study examined the relationship between domestic violence, mental health problems and, self-esteem among urban adolescents. The study examined the relationship between domestic violence and mental health problems among urban adolescents. It examined the relationship between domestic violence and self-esteem among urban adolescents and examined the relationship between mental health problems and self-esteem and among urban adolescents. A correlation design was used to examine the relationship between the variables. A sample of 180 respondents was selected. Raw data was collected, edited coded and then analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS v21). Data showed a significant relationship between domestic violence, mental health problems and, self-esteem among urban adolescents.
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ItemOccupational health and safety, job satisfaction and employee performance at United Sea Foods (U) Limited(Makerere University, 2017)Odembo (2013), describe job satisfaction as the psychological state of how an individual feels towards work, in other words, it is people’s feelings and attitudes about variety of intrinsic and extrinsic elements towards jobs and the organizations they perform their jobs. Employees’ satisfaction is considered as all-around module of an organization’s human resource strategies. According to Simatwa (2011) job satisfaction means a function which is positively related to the degree to which one’s personal needs are fulfilled in the job situation. Job satisfaction means pleasurable emotional state of feeling that results into performance at the workplace (Simatwa, 2011). Employee job satisfaction is supremely important in an organization because it is what productivity depends on. If your employees are satisfied they would produce superior quality performance in optimal time and lead to growing profits.
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ItemPeer pressure, stress and substance abuse among adolescents(Makerere University, 2018-09)The study examined the relationship between, peer pressure, stress and substance abuse among adolescents. It was conducted at Buwana High school in Mpigi District. A correlational survey design was used. A total sample of 100 respondents was selected by use of simple random sampling technique. Data was collected by use of questionnaires focusing on each variable and was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Pearson Correlation Coefficient (r) was used to determine the significance of the hypotheses. Findings revealed that peer pressure is a key factor in causing stress and substance abuse among adolescents. However it was revealed that stress is not significantly related to substance abuse among adolescents.