Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Kathambi, Valentine Muriungi (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The study assessed the relationship between parenting styles and attachment styles among children in late childhood, focusing on Consolata Primary School, Nairobi County, Kenya. It sought to determine the attachment styles acquired by children in late childhood, examine the parenting styles adopted by parents of children in late childhood, investigate the relationship between social demographic characteristics and parenting styles among parents of children in late childhood, and ascertain the relationship between parenting styles and attachment styles among children in late childhood. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional design. The target population was children in their late childhood - aged between 9 years and 12 years and in grade 4 to class 7, at Consolata Primary School. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 27.0. Some of the findings were as follows: many (87.6%) of the respondents had acquired a secure attachment with their parents, 11.8% had anxious attachment, and 11.0% had avoidant attachment; and the authoritative parenting style was used by 23.2% of the parents, the permissive style by 2.7%, the authoritarian style by 73.9%, and the dismissive style by 0.6%; For the authoritative parenting style, the predictors were the age of the respondents (p=0.013) and the grade of the student (p=0.003), while for the authoritarian parenting style, the predictors were the age of the parents (p=0.002) and the grade of the student (p=0.000). Moreover, the authoritative parenting style had a strong correlation (r=0.320) with secure attachment, while the dismissive style had the strongest correlation (r=0.131) with anxious attachment, followed by the authoritarian (r=0.069) parenting style. The study recommends that the findings be communicated to parents and policymakers to make them aware of parenting styles' impact on children. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Clinical Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4041 Files in this item: 1
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Wairimu, P. Kiwanuka (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: They concept of Burnout Syndrome has been discussed since the 1970s with its symptomology, at the time, identified as emotional exhaustion and cynicism among individuals who offer services. Burnout Syndrome is a concern worldwide and is prevalent among professionals having intense interactions and constant demands at work. The university non-academic staff are among employees affected by Burnout Syndrome because they provide helping services to university fraternity. On this basis, the purpose of this study to establish the prevalence of Burnout Syndrome and how Burnout Syndrome is disaggregated across the social demographic factors among non-academic staff at the university. The study seeks to determine the relationship between Burnout Syndrome and general health amongst the non-academic staff at the University. The study was guided by The Maslach Burnout Theory and Conservation of Resource theory. A descriptive, correlational study research design was employed to guide the study. The target population of the study was 140 non-academic staff of Daystar University, at both the Athi River and Nairobi campuses. Quantitative data was collected using Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in tables and charts. The findings show that the non-academic employees at Daystar University experience low prevalence of Burnout Syndrome (44.21+19.237, p=.0000) and the SDC characteristics found with statistically significant difference included age, educational level, work experience, and marital status (p<.0.05). Lastly, the researcher concludes that while there is low prevalence of psychological distress there is a statistically significant relationship between Burnout Syndrome and General Health among non-academic workers at Daystar University, Nairobi Kenya. It is hoped that the study may be significant to the non-academic staff at the university, in managing their work stressors and health. Policymakers including and not limited to the CUE, Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection will find value in considering the results of this study as they review policies to support a work-life balance, the impact of non-traditional working hours, and other changes in the university landscape. Description: MASTER OF ARTS In Counselling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4040 Files in this item: 1
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Wairimu, P. Kiwanuka (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: They concept of Burnout Syndrome has been discussed since the 1970s with its symptomology, at the time, identified as emotional exhaustion and cynicism among individuals who offer services. Burnout Syndrome is a concern worldwide and is prevalent among professionals having intense interactions and constant demands at work. The university non-academic staff are among employees affected by Burnout Syndrome because they provide helping services to university fraternity. On this basis, the purpose of this study to establish the prevalence of Burnout Syndrome and how Burnout Syndrome is disaggregated across the social demographic factors among non-academic staff at the university. The study seeks to determine the relationship between Burnout Syndrome and general health amongst the non-academic staff at the University. The study was guided by The Maslach Burnout Theory and Conservation of Resource theory. A descriptive, correlational study research design was employed to guide the study. The target population of the study was 140 non-academic staff of Daystar University, at both the Athi River and Nairobi campuses. Quantitative data was collected using Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in tables and charts. The findings show that the non-academic employees at Daystar University experience low prevalence of Burnout Syndrome (44.21+19.237, p=.0000) and the SDC characteristics found with statistically significant difference included age, educational level, work experience, and marital status (p<.0.05). Lastly, the researcher concludes that while there is low prevalence of psychological distress there is a statistically significant relationship between Burnout Syndrome and General Health among non-academic workers at Daystar University, Nairobi Kenya. It is hoped that the study may be significant to the non-academic staff at the university, in managing their work stressors and health. Policymakers including and not limited to the CUE, Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection will find value in considering the results of this study as they review policies to support a work-life balance, the impact of non-traditional working hours, and other changes in the university landscape. Description: MASTER OF ARTS In Counselling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4039 Files in this item: 1
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Warui, Denis Gichuri (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The greatest global challenge to labour and socio-economic development is HIV and AIDS which is a public health issue. To combat this, HIV prevention interventions are implemented to protect an individual and the local community by halting the transmission of HIV through HIV education, counselling, HIV testing and Condom distribution. The HIV epidemic in the county is propagated and influenced by alcohol and drug abuse; Mother-to-Child HIV transmission; Culture, gender roles and customs; Poverty; discrimination and migrant workers engaged in infrastructure projects. The study determines an assessment of the effects of HIV and AIDs prevention interventions on road construction workers knowledge, attitudes and practices: a case of Athi River – Machakos Turnoff Road project in Machakos county, Kenya. The study has four objectives which include to determine road construction workers’ knowledge on HIV and AIDs; Establish Road construction workers’ attitudes towards HIV and AIDs; Assess Road construction workers’ HIV and AIDS prevention practices; and Evaluate effects of HIV and AIDs prevention interventions on road construction workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices. The study adopted a descriptive design through the collection of quantitative data to provide information on the research questions. The study population was made up of workers working in the Athi River – Machakos Turn off project with a sample size of 106. A questionnaire was developed using Microsoft Forms and administered to the road construction workers. The study findings revealed that in relation to HIV knowledge is that road construction workers are knowledgeable and well versed about sexually transmitted diseases; regarding attitudes, road construction sites were high risk areas due to some depicted negative attitudes; and in relation to practices, road construction workers on site knew about HIV testing and use of condoms. The assess of the effects of the HIV and AIDs prevention interventions was undertaken using the chi-square test for association where p-value = 0.00001 and p < .05. It stated that the HIV and AIDs prevention interventions like HIV and AIDs education, HIV counselling, HIV testing and condom distribution positively affected the HIV knowledge, attitudes and practices of road construction workers at the construction site. The study recommended that future research on the same study should expand the sample size to accommodate regional changes and variations. Furthermore, the study recommended that a panel study should be undertaken to learn the construction workers' attitudes and HIV and AIDs knowledge change trends over the construction project's life. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Monitoring and Evaluation URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4038 Files in this item: 1
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Isigi, Everlyne (Daystar University School of Communication, October 18, 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess the public relations (PR) strategies used by liberty life Kenya (LLK) to improve public perception on life insurance in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study sought to examine the public relations strategies used by LLK employees, find out the role of public perception towards the public relations strategies used by LLK, and to evaluate the influence of PR strategies on the decision to buy life insurance by LLK customers. The study adopted a descriptive survey technique where 92 PR and communications employees and 175 customers of LLK were the study population. Data was collected by use of questionnaires and interviews. The data from the questionnaires was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequencies, means and chi-square statistics, while qualitative data from the interviews was analyzed using thematic summary analysis technique. The study findings determined that to a great extent, LLK applies various PR strategies which include consideration of PR ethics, ensuring accuracy and developing engaging messages for its target customer groups. Besides, the study determined that PR strategies used by LLK were perceived positively by their customers. Further, study findings showed that the PR strategies applied by LLK were instrumental in influencing customers to buy life insurance. The study recommends to LLK to tailor their PR messages to fit the needs of the various heterogeneous publics and customers. Moreover, LLK should increase its digital presence where it can relate and interact with various publics. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4037 Files in this item: 1
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Kimosop, Ruth J. (Daystar University School of Communication, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The study examined a uses and gratification approach to the usage of social media for public relations management with a particular emphasis on Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIs). From literature review, it is evident that corporate organizations that are taking advantage of technological advancements to design and use social media to attain and maintain good public relationships management and service delivery remain flexible amid the changes in the business environment. Therefore, long term benefits are only gained when the established strategy aligns with the new technological changes to ensure that the strategy is adopted and implemented within the required period as well as the proper timing of the market shift. As such, the study objectives were; to examine the motive of using social media for public relations management at KEPHIs, to find out the main gratification of using social media among KEPHI’s publics as a public relations management tool and, to establish the challenges associated with usage of social media (Facebook and Twitter) for public relations management at KEPHIs. The study reviewed relevant literature from previous studies done on social media usage and strategies and what their findings were in regard to organizational public relations management and users’ gratification. For this study, the users and gratification theory was used as the appropriate theory because it incorporates the three main attributes of technological adoption processes in an organization’s public relations management with regard to users’ approach of such technologies. These attributes are first, that media user is motivated and goal oriented, second, users select media based on their expectations that it will meet specific needs, third, media use is driven by individual social and psychological factors and lastly that media competes with other forms of communication for selection and use. This research used mixed methods to examine a user’s and gratification approach to the usage of social media for public relations management. This method was appropriate because its design gave room to the presentation of larger spectrum of divergent views and the mixed method approach allows for stronger interpretations based on the findings. The examination adopted a descriptive research design where data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and presented using frequency tables. The descriptive research design was also used because the problem was specific and well defined. Questionnaires were used to obtain quantitative data on the subject with the aim of having facts on the situation. Interview of key informants in social media usage and gratification, public relations management and stakeholder communication were also carried out to get more information from authorities in the field. Analysis of social media pages including Facebook and Twitter at KEPHIs was used to determine public relations and dissemination of the content including feedback processes and engagements. In conclusion, advancement of technology especially in the areas of information access has opened a window of opportunity for organizations by providing an endless array of potential interactions with publics as well as management for relations. This gives a vital reason for corporate organizations to explore and understand how such social media platforms satisfies the informational needs of the users which is the reason for further studies regarding users and gratification on use of social media strategies for public relations management. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4035 Files in this item: 1
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Osarodion, Solomon. Iriabe (Daystar University School of Communication, October 1, 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: New media technology like social media offers a new dimension into how we communicate in society. The Catholic Church seems to be lagging behind in regards to social media use. Consequently, a critical analysis of the Catholic Church utilization of social media for the propagation of faith and doctrine became imperative. Anchored on technological determinism theory, this study came up with three objectives. First, to analyze the presence of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin (Benin Deanery) on Twitter and Facebook. Secondly to access the efficiency of the use of Facebook and Twitter for the propagation of faith and doctrine in the Archdiocese of Benin (Benin Deanery). Thirdly, to evaluate how the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin (Benin Deanery) uses social media for the propagation of faith and doctrine. This study employed mixed method where questionnaire, interviews and content analysis were employed. A sample size of 398 was randomly analyzed and parishes grouped into economic clusters for better Analysis. Data was collected from respondents, coded and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and MAXQDA. The findings indicated the presence of the Catholic Church on social media and how they use it for communication and propagation of faith and doctrine. However, it was discovered respondents are comfortable with WhatsApp as supposed to Facebook and Twitter that had little and no presence. It was also discovered that activities on social media pages were very minimal given the time frame. The study recommends that there should be diversity in creating various social media accounts that would benefit the various demographic of the Catholic faithful. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4034 Files in this item: 1
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Nyaboke, Lydia Nyaisu (Daystar University School of Communication, November 1, 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: Founded on uses and gratifications theory, the present research examines how Egesa FM radio facilitates citizen participation on issues of governance in Kisii County, Kenya. To be specific, the study examines the motives of using Egesa FM to participate in public discussions related to governance in Kisii County. In the same vein, it investigates how the most-dominant motive varies by demographics (gender, age, and education). Second, the research explores the gratifications derived from participating in public discussions on governance in Kisii County via Egesa FM. In the same context, it investigates how the most common gratification varies by demographics (gender, age, and education). In addition, the study examines how satisfied listeners are in using the radio to participate in public discussions about governance in the county. Last, it explores challenges faced by listeners when participating in public discussion about governance of Kisii County. Findings show that the main motive for using Egesa FM is participating in discussing issues that touch on development projects (24.8%), followed by planning and administration (15.5%). When the main motive is analysed by demographics, women by over a half (57.8%) dominate the debates on development projects. By age, those between 34 and 41 years (37.8%) take the lead, followed closely by 26-33 years (36.8%). On education, diploma graduates dominate (30.0%), while certificate holders come second (27.9%). On the other hand, the main gratification which listeners derive from participating on governance issues is “receiving news and information about their county” (71.1%). When the main gratification is analysed by demographics, women (52.4%), those aged 26-33 years (35.3%), and diploma holders (28.3%) take the lead just as is the case with the main motive (development projects). Further, the findings show that the vast majority of the participants (89.1%) are satisfied with using Egesa FM as a platform for engaging on matters of Kisii County governance. Last, three major challenges face the participants when using the radio station to discuss governance agenda - poor telephone connectivity, lack of acknowledgement from the programs hosts, and harassment from fellow listeners. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4033 Files in this item: 1
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Kimosop, Ruth J. (Daystar University, School of Communication, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The study examined a uses and gratification approach to the usage of social media for public relations management with a particular emphasis on Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIs). From literature review, it is evident that corporate organizations that are taking advantage of technological advancements to design and use social media to attain and maintain good public relationships management and service delivery remain flexible amid the changes in the business environment. Therefore, long term benefits are only gained when the established strategy aligns with the new technological changes to ensure that the strategy is adopted and implemented within the required period as well as the proper timing of the market shift. As such, the study objectives were; to examine the motive of using social media for public relations management at KEPHIs, to find out the main gratification of using social media among KEPHI’s publics as a public relations management tool and, to establish the challenges associated with usage of social media (Facebook and Twitter) for public relations management at KEPHIs. The study reviewed relevant literature from previous studies done on social media usage and strategies and what their findings were in regard to organizational public relations management and users’ gratification. For this study, the users and gratification theory was used as the appropriate theory because it incorporates the three main attributes of technological adoption processes in an organization’s public relations management with regard to users’ approach of such technologies. These attributes are first, that media user is motivated and goal oriented, second, users select media based on their expectations that it will meet specific needs, third, media use is driven by individual social and psychological factors and lastly that media competes with other forms of communication for selection and use. This research used mixed methods to examine a user’s and gratification approach to the usage of social media for public relations management. This method was appropriate because its design gave room to the presentation of larger spectrum of divergent views and the mixed method approach allows for stronger interpretations based on the findings. The examination adopted a descriptive research design where data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and presented using frequency tables. The descriptive research design was also used because the problem was specific and well defined. Questionnaires were used to obtain quantitative data on the subject with the aim of having facts on the situation. Interview of key informants in social media usage and gratification, public relations management and stakeholder communication were also carried out to get more information from authorities in the field. Analysis of social media pages including Facebook and Twitter at KEPHIs was used to determine public relations and dissemination of the content including feedback processes and engagements. In conclusion, advancement of technology especially in the areas of information access has opened a window of opportunity for organizations by providing an endless array of potential interactions with publics as well as management for relations. This gives a vital reason for corporate organizations to explore and understand how such social media platforms satisfies the informational needs of the users which is the reason for further studies regarding users and gratification on use of social media strategies for public relations management. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4024 Files in this item: 1
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Odinga, Fredrick Owuor (Daystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: This study assessed parents’ involvement in the education of their deaf children, focusing on St. Anthony School for the Deaf in Webuye, Bungoma County, Kenya. The study’s objectives entailed determining the parents’ level of awareness of their involvement, establishing their level of involvement, assessing barriers to their involvement, and providing recommendations for improvement of their involvement in the education of their deaf children. The study employed a qualitative and quantitative research approach. The sample size was 33 deaf children, their parents, three teachers, and eight key informants. Focused group discussions (FGDs) and questionnaires were used for data collection. The collected data was coded and organized by utilizing an excel sheet. It was then analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 25, and presented in frequency tables, bar graphs, and pie charts. Qualitative data was organized into emerging themes for analysis. As per the findings of the study, 100% of parents considered themselves involved in the education of their deaf children. The level of parents’ awareness of their involvement in their deaf children’s education was limited, as only 20.7% of parents reported a high level of awareness. The major barrier to parental involvement was communication as most parents (82.3%) exhibited a limited understanding of Kenya Sign Language (KSL), thus unable to communicate with their deaf children. Other barriers included low awareness, distant special schools, and a heavy burden of paying school fees. Based on its findings, the study recommends direct investment towards the establishment of more deaf schools to reduce distance of access, improve KSL communication among children, teachers, and parents, increase government budgetary capitation for deaf children’s education, and raise awareness of education policies, programs, right to education, and roles of parents in the education of their deaf children. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Community Development URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4023 Files in this item: 1
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Sanganyi, Margaret Kwamboka (Daystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences, September , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: In Kenya, there is an increase in the number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) who need care and protection due to changing demographics, economic conditions, family structures, and social pressures. Most of these children end up in the streets and institutions, while a few are taken in by foster families. This study explored the uptake of foster care services in Nairobi County to establish how public awareness, public perception of institutionalized children, and foster parents’ experience with foster care influence uptake of foster care services. The study was guided by attachment and ecosystem perspective theories and adopted an exploratory research design. The target population comprised 250 foster parents, while the study population was 37 foster parents (respondents) and four children officers. Thirty-seven interview schedules with foster parents were done. A purposive sample approach was used to select children officers and census sampling was used for foster parents. A questionnaire and an interview guide were used to collect data (quantitative and qualitative). Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data was analyzed thematically. Although there was a low level of public awareness of foster care services, respondents were not in support of the institutionalization of OVC. Foster parents pointed out knowledge gaps in their understanding of foster care and a lack of information on the foster care program. The study concluded that lack of knowledge and understanding of the foster care system among the public has led to the low uptake of the service, there is a positive perception towards foster care for OVC, and foster parents are not clear on what is expected of them. The study recommends the need for public awareness of foster care services and their components as an alternative to the institutionalization of children, and continuous training for foster care parents. Description: Master of Arts in Community Development URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4022 Files in this item: 1
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Mutunge, Winfred Octavy (Daystar University, School of Business and Economics, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: This study aimed at understanding effects of fraud management strategies on market penetration in the insurance industry specifically at Jubilee Insurance Company, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were; to identify the various fraud management strategies used at Jubilee Insurance Company, assess the market penetration of Jubilee Insurance Company and to determine effects of fraud management strategies on market penetration of Jubilee Insurance Company. The study used descriptive research design. The population of the study was 354 respondents and the sample size of 106 employees. Purposive and simple Random sampling were employed. Questionnaire was used to gather data from Jubilee Insurance Company. The findings revealed that fraud Management strategies were adopted at Jubilee insurance Company. It was revealed that market share, sales volumes and distribution channel positively affect the level of market penetration. Findings also revealed that Insurance Regulatory Authority have moderating effect on the relationship between fraud management strategies and market penetration. Set policies, laws and procedures of the Kenyan government affect the extent to which the fraud strategies of the company have impact on the market. This therefore translates to the extent of market performance. The study recommends that Jubilee Insurance Company should incorporate and improve fraud management strategies of fraud governance, fraud prevention, fraud assessment and fraud detection in this recommended order. This would enable the company to avoid resource wastage as well as to improve its market performance. Description: Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management and Marketing URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4021 Files in this item: 1
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Asande, James Anyona (Daystar University, School of Communication, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of media framing on public perceptions of Chinese involvement in the SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) in Kenya between 2014 and 2020. With objectives being to establish the types of frames used by the Kenyan media to portray the SGR, to find out the perception of the public regarding the SGR and to assess how media frames, influence public perception of Kenya-China relations focusing on SGR construction. The findings ascertain the need for media-framing choices by Kenyan media to turn it into a sustainable media organization that acts as a watchdog of the citizens of Kenya on issues of public interest. The study findings will also benefit media practitioners. By reviewing the findings, media practitioners are better informed to make critical decisions about media framing. The theoretical framework for this study defines and introduces framing theory and media dependency theory as the two theories that explain the process through which the pursuit of media framing occurs. The study adopted a triangulation research design that used both questionnaire survey and quantitative content analysis. The study sampled 278 respondents using questionnaires as the main data collection tool. The study established that the media plays a major role in shaping the public perception. Media stories influenced and changed perceptions of Chinese involvement in the SGR by shaping public opinions. The findings also revealed that media frames influenced the perception of Kenya-China relations based on SGR constructions, and that there was a significant relationship between media frames and public perceptions. The study further established that exist moderate the relationship between dominant frames and public perceptions in Chinese involvement in the SGR. The framing theory offers vital insight into ways in which the media in Kenya portrays China to influence its target audience's consciousness. Description: Master of Arts in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4020 Files in this item: 1
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Karanja, Rahab (Daystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex metabolic disease that calls for long term management. People who have T2DM are reported to experience depression and anxiety symptoms compared to those who do not have. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in people diagnosed with T2DM in selected Sub-County Hospitals in Murang’a County. This study was based on Rational Emotive Behavioural Theory and Theory of Planned Behaviour. The study used quasi-experimental research design utilizing quantitative methods of data collection. The participants of the study were type 2 diabetic patients aged between 30-70 years. To sample the T2DM participants, purposive sampling method was applied. The study screened 161 patients with T2DM. The data collection instruments included socio-demographic questionnaire, Becks Depression Inventory (BDI-II) to screen for depression symptoms and Becks Anxiety Inventory (BAI) for anxiety. Out of a sample of 161 patients with T2DM, 121 exhibited mild and moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety. The study established a high prevalence of depression and anxiety at 85.1% and 95.7% respectively. Moreover, the study found that the mean scores for depression and anxiety symptoms decreased from baseline to endline in the experimental group indicating that REBT intervention was effective in reducing the symptoms. Regular screening for depression and anxiety among patients with T2DM needs to be done and an integration of medication and REBT be provided accordingly in the Kenyan context. Description: Dissertation URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4019 Files in this item: 1
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Nzangi, Alice K. (Daystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The main objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) on depression among adolescents in selected Public Mixed Day and Boarding Secondary schools in Makueni County, Kenya. The study was informed by interpersonal theory and choice theory. Multiple time-series design was used. A sample size of 84 adolescents in forms1, 2 and 3, aged 14 to 19years was used, with 42 participants assigned to the experiment group and 42 the control group. The experimental group was exposed to 8 sessions of IPT treatment while the control group continued with treatment as usual during the study period. The demographic characteristics of the participants were collected using a socio demographic questionnaire. Beck’s Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), and Impact of Events Scale-Revised (IES-R) were the main tools used. Analysis of variance was done for data collected at baseline, midline and end line. The data revealed a general prevalence of depression at (58.9%). Depression was significantly high among the females and the form three participants (p = 0.000). Severity of depression was significant among the females as compared to the males (p = 0.000). Being day scholars, and whom the participant lived with were found to be risk factors to depression. A positive correlation at 2 tailed was found to exist between depression and PTSD (r = .336**; p = 0.000). The findings of this study showed that IPT was effective in treating depression among adolescents. Based on the findings, IPT was recommended in management of depression and improvement of mental health in adolescents in secondary school. Description: Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4018 Files in this item: 1
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Iriabe, Osarodion Solomon (Daystar University, School of Communication, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: New media technology like social media offers a new dimension into how we communicate in society. The Catholic Church seems to be lagging behind in regards to social media use. Consequently, a critical analysis of the Catholic Church utilization of social media for the propagation of faith and doctrine became imperative. Anchored on technological determinism theory, this study came up with three objectives. First, to analyze the presence of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin (Benin Deanery) on Twitter and Facebook. Secondly to access the efficiency of the use of Facebook and Twitter for the propagation of faith and doctrine in the Archdiocese of Benin (Benin Deanery). Thirdly, to evaluate how the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin (Benin Deanery) uses social media for the propagation of faith and doctrine. This study employed mixed method where questionnaire, interviews and content analysis were employed. A sample size of 398 was randomly analyzed and parishes grouped into economic clusters for better Analysis. Data was collected from respondents, coded and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and MAXQDA. The findings indicated the presence of the Catholic Church on social media and how they use it for communication and propagation of faith and doctrine. However, it was discovered respondents are comfortable with WhatsApp as supposed to Facebook and Twitter that had little and no presence. It was also discovered that activities on social media pages were very minimal given the time frame. The study recommends that there should be diversity in creating various social media accounts that would benefit the various demographic of the Catholic faithful. Description: Master of Arts in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4017 Files in this item: 1
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Hip Hop Music and Youth Mentorship for Social Change in Dandora Slums: A Study of Ukoo Flani Mau MauMumo, Kithae Dennis (Daystar University, School of Communication, June , 2019)[more][less]
Abstract: Hip hop music and Youth mentorship particularly in disenfranchised communities like informal settlements is not only relevant and appealing to the youth but a natural choice. Hip hop music consists of four main elements: emceeing, break dancing, DJing and Graffiti. The purpose of this study was to examine how Dandora’s Ukoo Flani Mau Mau Hip hop music group in Kenya mentors youth through their music. The study was executed in Dandora Hip hop City Center, a community initiative founded by Ukoo Flani Mau Mau member, Julius Owino who goes by the stage name Juliani. The study employed exploratory research design employing 5 focus group discussions of eight participants each. Major findings revealed that the Dandora youth perceive Ukoo Flani Mau Mau’s Hip hop music as their voice, symbol of resistance, rebellion but also edutainment oriented. Additionally UFMM music has influenced the youth to develop their musical talents by empowering them to learn and acquire the relevant knowledge and skills in song construction and live performance. Finally majority of the participants claimed that UFMM music had been a platform to foster social change by encouraging them to disengage crime and other societal vices. This study recommends that Hip hop music should be considered as a viable avenue for youth mentorship in informal settlement areas in Nairobi. Also learning institutions should consider incorporating Hip hop music in their curricular due to its ability to educate and empower. Description: Master of Arts URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4016 Files in this item: 1
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Mwangi, Susan Wanja (Daystar University, School of Communication, November , 2021)[more][less]
Abstract: This study focused on community radio in Kenya with an emphasis on the changing nature of community access and participation due to the integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in community radio broadcasting. The objectives of the study were to determine how the internet and mobile phones are incorporated into community radio stations, examine the role of ICTs in promoting community participation through the decision making and content production in community radio, and investigate the extent to which ICTs enhance community access to community radio stations. This study was premised upon the domestication theory, the participatory culture model, and Fraser’s (1990) notion of alternative public sphere. It adopted a multiple case study design with the use of in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, document review, and observation for data collection. The findings showed that the radio stations under study, that is, Amani FM, Bus Radio FM, and Kangema RANET FM, demonstrated that they had adapted digital technologies, although the community members did not fully participate in the decision-making process of the stations. The ICTs helped them improve the quality of the radio stations’ programmes, gather news and information, interact with their audiences, and communicate with their sponsors and donors at a greater scale. However, most of the participants still preferred to listen to radio programmes through traditional radio instead of using the internet, social media, or mobile phones. This study recommends that when integrating community radio with ICTs, the needs, perceptions, and expectations of the community radio station and potential challenges that this integration may bring to the community around it should be considered. The access of the community to the ICTs and their level of digital literacy should also be considered. Description: Doctor of Philosophy in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3962 Files in this item: 1
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Mbutu, Paul Mutinda (Texas A&M University, August , 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: While many non-governmental organizations provide leadership training in interethnic conflict management to Kenyan youth, relatively little is known about what goes into such training. This dissertation is a case study illustrating how the training structure operates. The purpose of this dissertation is to address the challenges associated with youth leadership training in inter-ethnic conflict management, how these challenges are managed, what differences the training makes, and how it is transferred back into the real-life of the youth. To better understand these issues, a two-month qualitative study was conducted divided in two phases involving trainers, youth participants, program designers, and community leaders. Twenty two interviews and 2 focus groups were completed. Results demonstrated four communicative challenges involved in the design of youth leadership training were: (1) audience analysis, (2) material resources, (3) participant challenges, and (4) diversity. Results showed that trainers addressed the communicative challenges by using the following management strategies: needs assessment, financial management, iv stakeholder education, and dialogue facilitation. The analysis suggested that the conditions that facilitate transfer of training were: participatory models, training organization, and trainee motivation. Similarly, conditions that inhibit training transfer included: resource constraints, youth motivation, environmental conditions, and diversity. Finally, results also suggested that the differences that leadership training made in the lives of the youth were: behavioral transformation, participant input, improved peaceful relationships, and skill development. Successfully managing the communicative challenges in the design and implementation of the training were the main goals of trainers, and the more they took ownership of these goals the more likely the training would be successful. This dissertation suggests that managing the communicative challenges associated with the design and conduct of youth leadership training is the first step to ensuring the training transfer for youth participants and achieving a workable leadership training in inter-ethnic conflict management. Description: Doctor of Philosophy URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3946 Files in this item: 1
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Radoli, Lydia Ouma (BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, January , 2019)[more][less]
Abstract: This dissertation examines how migration and development narratives are (re)produced in transnational digital migrant media using an example of Kenyan migration to Europe, as its main sociological question. It also raises questions about existing gaps in the literature on the role of the media specifically, transnational digital migrant media in constructing influential discourses. It achieves this quest by submitting to an objective to examine the contribution of migrant media discourses to development in migration-sending countries (De Haas, 2007). Using postcolonial-discourse theoretic approach, the thesis analyses the criteria for selection of texts on migration and development, and how the texts inform the discourse. It establishes that postcolonialism is prevalent in European social research, but limited to justifying historical occurrences and re-writing wrongs done to Africans and others formerly colonized. The theoretical concepts of development in this thesis follow Arturo Escobar’s (1995) deconstruction of conventional development theory. It includes an appreciation of multi-faceted theoretic dynamics, especially historical effects on development and creation of hegemonic disparities causing migration of Kenyans to Europe. The dissertation explores the relation of liberal development narratives to Postcolonial perspectives of Edward Said (1977), Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak (1986) and Homi Bhabha (1983), whose writings expose stereotypes like those found in development constructs. This dissertation highlights similar aspects of representations of migration and development in the media. It does not only expose migrant’s contribution to development but accentuates the discourse forming function of migrant media in the production of heterogeneous narratives on migration and development. This reflection is an attempt to look at possibilities of alternative development trajectories in migrant media and Postcolonial texts, that resist neo-colonial economic narratives forced on people of African descent. The findings for this thesis show that migrant media provides hegemonic ideas on development, as well as alternative counterhegemonic views. Hence, development in modern Africa since self-determination in the 1950s and 1960s continues to furnish the media’s socio-economic and political discourse. Even though poverty and political instability of Africa characterize narratives in the mainstream media, migrant media utilizes new media platforms for “subalterns” to be heard. Migrants’ inputs on development (re)produced in migrant media, inform a discourse that champions initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods in migration-sending countries. To answer the main sociological question on (re)production of narratives this dissertation learns from Norman Fairclough’s (1995, 2012) guidelines to discourse analysis, as informed from Michel Foucault’s (1980) theoretic approach. As a qualitative research strategy, the dissertation explores Texts from transnational digital migrant media for Kenyans in Europe (Germany and UK) and expert interviews with Kenyan media producers in Germany and in Britain. On this basis, the thesis argues that not only are media expert’s contributors to development but are also important creators of a discourse that qualifies migration as a reality in Kenya’s development. Description: Doctoral dissertation URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3943 Files in this item: 1