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Work ethic endorsement, stress levels and job involvement among employees of Uganda Red Cross Society, Kampala North Branch
(Makerere University, 2024)The study aimed at investigating the relationship between work ethic endorsement, stress levels and job involvement among employees. A sample of 59 employees adopted from the population of 70 employees was used . A self ... -
Work stress, psychological inflexibility and burnout among nurses of Kasana Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)The study investigated the relationship between Work Stress, Psychological Inflexibility and Burnout among Nurses of Kasana Hospital. A quantitative approach was adopted in which only a quantitative data collection tool ... -
Psychosocial effects of divorce and separation on children and youth in Wandegeya : Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024)I conducted a study on the psychosocial effects of divorce and separation on children and youth in Wandegeya Kampala city. The study was carried out In Wandegeya flats were the children and parents were gathered to understand ... -
Social media, time management skills, and academic performance
(Makerere University, 2023)This study investigated the relationship between social media usage, time management skills, and academic performance among Makerere University students. As social media becomes increasingly integrated into daily life, ... -
Job satisfaction and turnover intentions among employees of St. Edwards College Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-08)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and Turnover intensions among employees of St. Edward College Wakiso. The study intended to achieve the following objectives; to find ... -
Organizational culture, job satisfaction and job performance of employees at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Organizational culture, Job satisfaction and Job performance. The study was intending to achieve objectives: to examine the relationship between ... -
Perceived value of the Senior citizens grant among the beneficiary older persons in Rubaga division, Kampala-City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived value of senior citizens grant among the beneficiary older persons in Kampala-City-Uganda. The study specifically aimed to assess the influence of beneficiary profile ... -
Perceived effects of substance abuse on the academic performance of students from selected secondary schools in Moyo Town Council
(Makerere University, 2024)Substance abuse among the students has been a major problem to their academic performance, affecting various dimensions of their academic performance. Substance abuse disrupts cognitive processes essential for learning and ... -
Assessing the role of SACCOS in enhancing household incomes in Karma village, Jinja District
(Makerere University, 2024)This topic of the study is Assessing the role of SACCOS in enhancing household incomes in Kagoma village Jinja district. The main objectives of the study were to find out factors that influence uptake of loans in the SACCO ... -
Experience of contraceptive use among students at School of Social Sciences, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-07)This qualitative study explores the experiences of contraceptive use among students at the School of Social Sciences, Makerere University. The study aims to understand the factors that influence students' decisions to use ... -
Young single mother’s experience of child care in Ayuu Alali Parish, Lamwo District
(Makerere University, 2024)Early motherhood significantly impacts adolescent girls, their families, schools, and society. Transitioning to motherhood requires physical, psychological, social, and cognitive preparedness, which teenage mothers often ... -
Substance abuse, socio-economic status, parenting styling and peer pressure in Kololo High School
(Makerere University, 2024)This study examines the relationship between substance abuse, socio-economic status, parenting styling and peer pressure among senior five students of Kololo High school. The study employed a correlation research design ... -
The effects of the introduction of sexuality education on the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of learners in Nsangi Nursery and Primary School in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Sexuality education refers to the provision of knowledge and information concerning body development and changes, sex gender roles, health relationships, communication skills, making informed decisions on matters regarding ... -
Experience of craving among young people with a history of illicit drug consumption : the case of Kamyokya Slums, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This dissertation investigates the experience of craving among young people with a history of illicit drug consumption. Specifically, it explored young people’s experience of the emotional and physical sensations of craving, ... -
Perceived contribution of village savings and loan associations towards poverty reduction among single mothers in Moyo Town Council, Moyo District
(Makerere University, 2024)Participation in Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) in Africa have been partly promoted as critical spaces that increase financial access for the poor with the potential to improve livelihoods and build social ... -
Job satisfaction, work related motivation and commitment among medical personnel in Moroto district
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This research investigates the interplay between job satisfactions, work related motivation and organizational commitment among medical personnel in moroto district. Using a mixed methods approach, data was collected from ... -
Do juvenile justice institutions in Uganda rehabilitate? a case of Naguru Remand Home
(Makerere University, 2024-08)This study examines the effectiveness of Uganda’s Juvenile Justice Institutions using remand homes as a unit of analysis. The study was conducted in Uganda’s oldest remand home, Naguru Remand Home. Through a purely qualitative ... -
Occupational attitudes, motivation and organizational commitment of employees at uganda prisons services headquarters
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Over the past three decades, the concept of organizational commitment has garnered increasing attention from researchers across the globe, reflecting its significance at global, regional, national, and local levels. Globally, ... -
Loopholes in handling cases of child neglect: narratives of neglected children and duty bearers in Awach Sub County, Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study aimed at addressing the causes, and forms of child neglect practiced by different perpetrators in Awach sub-county, Gulu District, unveiling perceptions that different stakeholders hold about the contribution ... -
Occupational stress and job performance among secondary school teachers
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Occupational Stress and Job Performance among Secondary school teachers. The objectives of the study were to establish the levels of occupational stress ...
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