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Kimemia, Brenda Waithira (Daystar University, School of Human and Social Sciences, June , 2014)
[more][less]Abstract: The study focused on assessing the services offered to physically handicapped children at African Inland Church Child Care Centre (AIC Child Care Centre). Psychosocial services are necessary as they aid in meeting psychosocial needs yet these services are often minimized or overlooked in most institutions. The purpose of this study was to assess the psychosocial services offered towards meeting the needs of children with physical disabilities at AIC Child Care Centre, Kajiado County. The objectives were to identify the psychosocial needs, establish services offered, identify resources available and establish the psychosocial challenges experienced by children with physical disabilities at AIC Child Care Centre. The study adopted case study research design which involved both qualitative and quantitative approaches. A census of all the children was done while nine caregivers were purposively selected. Data was collected using observation, focus group discussion, interviews and questionnaires. The quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS 17.0 while the qualitative data was analyzed thematically and presented in narratives. It was revealed that love, self-expression, self-acceptance, acceptance from the community, hygiene, security and participation were among the psychosocial needs of the children at AIC Child Care Centre. Peer support groups, family group counselling sessions and access to news were among the services which recorded lack or limited access at AIC Child Care Centre. The study found out that limited human resources, lack of acceptance by the community and inadequacy of play as well as hygiene materials were among the main psychosocial challenges faced by physically handicapped children at AIC Child Care Centre. The researcher recommends training of caregivers on psychosocial support for children, increase of the number of play and sport materials and family therapy to be adopted. Description: Master of Arts in Child development URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3310 Files in this item: 1
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Njoroge, Betty (School of Business and Economics, Daystar University. School of Business and Economics, Daystar University: Thesis, November , 2018)
[more][less]Abstract: With the advent of technology, e-procurement systems are increasingly gaining popularity in its use in enhancing the efficiency of an organisation. This study sought to find out the effect of e-procurement systems on organizational efficiency in the hospitality industry using a case of Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi. The study used a descriptive research design and conducted a census study of 72 respondents. The study was guided by the following objectives: to find out the e-procurement systems used, to establish the measures of organisational efficiency, and to investigate the effect of e- procurement systems on the organisational efficiency at Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi. Data were collected using questionnaire, and the analysis of data was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) - (Version 23). The key finding of the study was that the use of e-procurement systems had an effect on cost, time, information and transaction efficiency as strongly agreed by 57.9%, 47.4%, 44.7% and 55.3% of the respondents respectively. The study also found that there was a moderate relationship between e-ordering and cost efficiency improvement, e-invoicing and transaction efficiency and e-awarding with time, cost and information efficiency. The study recommended that the organisation improves the use of e-ordering and e- procurement systems. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3293 Files in this item: 1
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Mutua, Keziah K. (School of Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University., March , 2018)
[more][less]Abstract: Disciplinary actions are triggered by indiscipline and usually elicit a behaviour change. There seems to be no tool or mechanism for teachers to use when matching disciplinary methods to problem behaviours. The purpose of this study was to investigate behavioural change that occurred in pre-teens following various disciplinary methods used by teachers in Makini Primary School, Nairobi. The specific objectives of the study included identifying common problem behaviours among pre-teens in Makini School, examining the disciplinary methods used by teachers in Makini School, and determining the factors that influenced the disciplinary methods employed. A sample size of 99 respondents (3 administrators, 16 teachers and 80 pre-teens) was selected using stratified random sampling. The study adopted descriptive research design. Questionnaires for teachers and pre-teens and interview guide for the administrator were used to collect data. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science version 23. The study revealed a high likelihood of occurrence of internalizing and externalizing behaviours and some engagement in delinquent behaviours that could disrupt learning among the pre-teens. The study also established that the majority of the teachers were using verbal warnings, and giving extra work to handle problem behaviours. Moreover, the study revealed that disciplinary actions could lead to positive behaviour change among pre-teens. Based on the research findings, parent-teacher collaboration, and guidance and counselling were recommended as effective disciplinary methods to be adopted more widely in the school. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3292 Files in this item: 1
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Semu, Precious Eddie (School of Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University., June , 2018)
[more][less]Abstract: There are several rehabilitation programmes put in place to curb juvenile delinquency in Kenya. However, incidences of juvenile delinquency and reoffending are still on the rise. This study sought to examine the effectiveness of the existing programmes. The objectives of the study were to establish the education programmes offered to juveniles at Kabete Rehabilitation School, the vocational trade programmes offered to juveniles and their effectiveness in fighting Juvenile delinquencies. The research adopted a case study design. The population included juveniles and juvenile professionals in Kenya while the target population was drawn from Kabete Rehabilitation School. The study used purposive sampling to select the site, stratified random sampling to select the key informants and census as the population was small. The sample size of the population was 8 members of staff and 58 juveniles. Data was collected through questionnaires, focus group discussions and observation. The study established that there existed various education and vocational trade programmes at the school. However, the Individualised Treatment Plan (ITP) paid no attention to personal preferences of the pupils. The education programmes comprised of Kiswahili, Mathematics, English, CRE, Social studies, Science and Life Skills. However, the library did not stock enough and relevant books and hence pupils had to share. On the other hand, the vocational trade programmes included: Masonry, Carpentry, Bakery, Tailoring, Wiring and Mechanics that also lacked sufficient current materials. The study found that there was more focus on class 7 and 8 pupils leaving the others unattended to, with less access to text books and well lit classes, hence filling the gap by turning to unwanted behaviours. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommended that education and vocational trade programmes be reviewed. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3291 Files in this item: 1
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Muteti, Rachel Mbula (School Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University, June , 2011)
[more][less]Abstract: Play is said to be work in a child’s world. Children work very hard during play and they work themselves out to make it interesting. The best part about children's play is that they learn a great deal and develop different skills while having fun, such as language, thinking, motor, creative, social and problem-solving skills. For a child to attain these skills, all barriers need to be removed to allow him to have play opportunities. Some of these barriers that children experience include tensed programs, heavy workload, societal demands and expectations which do not allow children to have time enjoy play. This study was carried to establish play and stress management among children at Heritage of Faith and Hope Children Rehabilitation Centre (HFHCRC). The problem was that children today are engaged in heavy schedules from morning till evening with minimal time for play. They are given daily assignments and the pressure to perform mounts every day. Moreover, there is high degree of aggressiveness, anxiety, fights and quarrels among children in the playgrounds and class too. The researcher presumed that it was due to stress; the excessive energy and inbuilt tensions that have resulted due to lack of play. The objectives of the study were to establish stressors among children, to establish the play environment, to identify types of play among children and to establish the role of play in managing stress among children in HFHCRC. A qualitative approach with a descriptive design was employed to this study. To collect the data, 89 questionnaires were administered to pupils, teachers, support staff and school director. The researcher also used semi-structured interviews on 27 pupils in nursery and pre-unit at HFHCRC, due to their level of education. The other instrument that was used was an observational guide. The response rate was 96.6%. The population sample was drawn from pupils from lower primary, their teachers, support staff and the school director. The study found out that the major type of play was brikicho (40%). The play environment was not very conducive, since the pupils were offered limited time and space to play, with very little support from the primary caregivers. The other finding is that most pupils were stressed by cognitive (with 40%, according to the teachers) and psychological issues (with 50% according to the support staff and the school director), which were managed mostly with social support; all support staff and the school director indicated they managed stress by offering social support while 50% of the teachers also indicated the same. The assumption of this study was that pupils at HFHCRC were stressed and needed to play and exercise to achieve overall well-being, productivity and be able to manage stress. During observation, the researcher found out that the day’s programme was indeed fully packed from morning till evening with several activities and limited time to play. However, with the introduction of play and stress management, there was an alteration of stress level from high to low (see Appendix C). The study has suggested play as a manageable technique that causes no financial constraint on the pupils or their primary caregivers. Some of the key recommendations were for the teachers, to take a deliberate action on intergrating learning with play as a way of relieving stress. The support staff are to be engaged in children’s play, since it is important to expose children to play every day. The school administration is to plan for a school playing ground, and the Ministry of Education to enforce policies that govern the establishment of schools, and ensure that each school has a playground before the certificate of commencement is issued. The researcher recommends that a further study be done in the same locality of Mlolongo Town, Mavoko Municipality, with respondents from the same level; lower primary; but from a different institution. This will help in generalizing the findings to all lower primary pupils in private institutions. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3269 Files in this item: 1
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Ogweno, Judith Oriya (School Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University, June , 2011)
[more][less]Abstract: There has been an increase on the number of children in conflict with the law who are being confined in penal institutions in Kenya. Yet these institutions seem to be faced with many challenges that could affect these children’s’ psychosocial development. This situation is what led to the study entitled meeting the psycho-social developmental needs of children in penal institutions in Kenya: Nairobi County. The study design is descriptive. The study population consisted of 386 children, 53 caregivers, four managers and four deputy managers. The sample from which the data were collected consisted of 56 children, 21 caregivers, one manager and three deputy managers. The sampling techniques were as follows; stratification and random sampling for the children, random sampling for the care givers and purposive sampling for the administrators. Data from the managers were collected using interview method while data from the children and the care givers were collected using questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were generated before analysis and interpretation. Information was then presented in form of frequency distribution, charts, tables and notes. The summary of the findings are: First, some of the major psychosocial factors in the children’s backgrounds that predisposed them to delinquency included parenting, lack of schooling, and the presence of alcohol and drugs in their family environments. Second, some practices in the institutions which contributed to the meeting of the children’s psychosocial needs included: orientation of children during admission, formal schooling, involvement in co-curricular activities, and visiting by relatives. Finally, the institutions faced challenges in: provision of basic needs, programming needs, lack of recreational facilities and training of the staff. The major recommendations are: there is need to empower parents economically and social. There is also need for the government to supervise the institutions and monitor the practices therein. Then, the institutions need government support in terms of funding, training of caregivers, facilities and resource provision. The findings of the study may contribute to knowledge on various issues on children’s psychosocial developmental needs. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3266 Files in this item: 1
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Kilonzo, Jemimmah N. (School of Human and Social Science, Daystar University, May , 2019)
[more][less]Abstract: This study sought to investigate the role of insurance in socio-economic risk management among women in Five-star Estate, South C, Nairobi County. The objectives of the study were: to establish the prevalence of insurance use among women among women in Five-star Estate, South C, Nairobi County, to assess the types of social and economic risks faced, to determine the socio-economic coping mechanisms employed, and to establish ways of increasing insurance uptake. Stratified random sampling was used to select a sample size of 134 women. Descriptive design was adopted. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires and interview schedules and later analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. The findings were presented using frequency tables and figures. The findings showed that there was high uptake of insurance among the women in Five-star Estate (81.7%). The women faced numerous risks, including business management (68%) lack of access to healthcare (70.4%), lack of access to education (62.9%), lack of access to sufficient food (23.2%) and lack of secure living environment (49.2%). Various insurance options like health, life, and property to micro-insurance and SACCOs had been beneficial. Uptake of insurance could increase through increased awareness, education on insurance benefits, varying the price of insurance products to reflect purchasing ability, and increasing the variety of the insurance policies. The study concludes that insurance plays a vital role in the lives of the women as a social and economic risk mitigation tool. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3256 Files in this item: 1
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Mutua, Kezia, K. (School of Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University., March , 2018)
[more][less]Abstract: Disciplinary actions are triggered by indiscipline and usually elicit a behaviour change. There seems to be no tool or mechanism for teachers to use when matching disciplinary methods to problem behaviours. The purpose of this study was to investigate behavioural change that occurred in pre-teens following various disciplinary methods used by teachers in Makini Primary School, Nairobi. The specific objectives of the study included identifying common problem behaviours among pre-teens in Makini School, examining the disciplinary methods used by teachers in Makini School, and determining the factors that influenced the disciplinary methods employed. A sample size of 99 respondents (3 administrators, 16 teachers and 80 pre-teens) was selected using stratified random sampling. The study adopted descriptive research design. Questionnaires for teachers and pre-teens and interview guide for the administrator were used to collect data. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science version 23. The study revealed a high likelihood of occurrence of internalizing and externalizing behaviours and some engagement in delinquent behaviours that could disrupt learning among the pre-teens. The study also established that the majority of the teachers were using verbal warnings, and giving extra work to handle problem behaviours. Moreover, the study revealed that disciplinary actions could lead to positive behaviour change among pre-teens. Based on the research findings, parent-teacher collaboration, and guidance and counselling were recommended as effective disciplinary methods to be adopted more widely in the school. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3254 Files in this item: 1
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Nyagwencha, Stella Kemuma (School of Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University, 2012)
[more][less]Abstract: The effect of HIV and AIDS on children is devastating. Since AIDS currently has no cure, the survival of HIV positive children relies on management of the disease through early identification, diagnosis and comprehensive care and support. These are followed by clear standard systems of psychosocial support through support groups. Very little is documented concerning the efficiency of these support groups for Children Living with HIV and AIDS (CLWHA). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of support groups for CLWHA at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Mbagathi District Hospital (MDH). The researcher used descriptive research design and data was collected using in-depth interviews, questionnaires and participant observation. The research findings of this study showed that MDH and KNH support groups had ad hoc policies, goals and objectives. Strategies had been put in place in both hospitals to achieve the goals and objectives of the support groups. The SGMs were facilitated by trained facilitators and co-facilitators (100%) and children attending support group meetings (SGMs) better adhered to medication (90%) at MDH and (94.4%) at KNH. Both support groups had scheduled meetings while (100%) of the children reported that they were happy with the SGMs. The children had improved academically (55%) at MDH and (100%) at KNH, socially (60%) at MDH and (83.4%) at KNH while emotionally (100%) of the children at MDH and (94.4%) at KNH had improved since they joined the support groups. The CLWHA attending SGMs and facilitators (100%) reported that SGMs were effective in providing support to HIV positive children. The above mentioned indicators led the researcher to conclude that support groups were effective in providing support to CLWHA Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3251 Files in this item: 1
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Nudi, Julius Okoth (School of Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University, May , 2012)
[more][less]Abstract: ABSTRACT Psychosocial factors affecting married employees pose a great challenge to organizations and families. The proper functioning of Kenya Ports Authority, like any other organization, depends heavily on the psychosocial stability of its employees. Various institutions in Kenya and by extension East and Central African region depend on the efficient functioning of KPA. A number of employees of KPA have displayed chronic absenteeism, alcohol-related issues, stress, professional burnout, family instability and reduced work motivation, among others. Various researchers have underscored the relatively greater magnitude of the effect of various psychosocial issues on married employees as compared to the unmarried. KPA is not an exception in this regard; it is on this background that the current study was conducted. The objectives of the study were to investigate the working conditions of married employees at K.P.A, establish the counseling needs, investigate the impact of social support and to come up with intervention measures. The purpose of this study was to investigate psychosocial factors affecting married employees at the Kenya Ports Authority. The study used both qualitative and quantitative research designs. A sample of (504) employees was selected from a population of (5040) employees. Stratified sampling procedure was used to obtain a sample size of 10%. Out of the 504, 421 subjects returned the questionnaire. The main tools of data collections were questionnaires, focus group discussion and in-depth interview. The study established that the key factors affecting married employees at the Kenya Ports Authority were long working hours, lack of free time and limited opportunities in decision making. The study further indicated that lack of breaks as working hours were long, night shifts, stress, professional burnout, interference with employees’ free time and ignoring off duty days had negative impact on the employees. The employees had serious counselling needs. A number of intervention measures were identified, namely, there should be work-life balance, training employees on stress management, planned leave and off days, having clear management structure and employing counselling psychologists. The following recommendations were proposed based on the results; employers should improve the working conditions of employees, working hours to be flexible, K.P.A needs to provide dependent care facilities, comparative studies to be done to establish any differences, there should be research to establish the impact of training employees on personal financial management, a study on a narrower scope to focus on a particular aspect of psychosocial factor to be conducted. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3247 Files in this item: 1
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Ng’ethe, Mary N. (School Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University, June , 2018)
[more][less]Abstract: Drug abuse among adolescents has been a global phenomenon for the past few years. Adolescents in Kenya have not been spared by the menace either; they too have continued to use addictive substances despite their devastating consequences. This study aimed at examining factors that affect prevention of drug abuse among adolescents in Presbyterian Church of East Africa Ngecha Presbytery Boys and Girls Brigade in Kiambu County. Its objectives were to identify the level of awareness of etiology of drug abuse, establish the major components for successful prevention programs for drug abuse and to find out strategies being used for prevention of drug abuse. The primary socialization theory was used to explain how adolescents are influenced by their primary agents into drug abuse. The social learning theory was also used to show the interaction between the environment and the people in the initiation of drug abuse among adolescents. The study employed a descriptive research design with a sample size of 82 respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23 and content analysis respectively. The findings indicated that adolescents were aware of majority of the causes for drug abuse that the program had the right components and the strategies being used were found relevant in drug abuse prevention. However, majority of the officers lacked professional training and guidance to handle drug abuse from the PCEA National office that coordinates drug abuse prevention. The study concluded that there were a myriad of reasons associated with drug abuse among adolescents and therefore to curb drug abuse among adolescents, measures geared to addressing the reasons should be put in place and targeted at the most vulnerable individuals. This study recommended that the Brigade officers be empowered with professional training in drug abuse prevention. The PCEA National office for drug abuse might also consider cascading their services to the congregational. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3231 Files in this item: 1
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Ochieng, Gordon (School of Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University, May , 2019)
[more][less]Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between jigger infestation and children’s wellbeing. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the effects of jigger infestation on children enrolment and retention in school, academic performance, and participation in extracurricular activities. The study was conducted in public primary schools in South-East Alego Ward, Siaya County. The study used a cross-sectional descriptive design using both qualitative and quantitative techniques of data collection(in depth interviews, focus group discussions and questionnairres) and analysis (NVivo version 22, SPSS and Micro soft excel respectively). Study findings showed that jigger infestation was an issue of concern in public primary schools in South-East Alego with 92% of teachers attributing low school enrolment to the jigger infestation. From a total of 1065 school going children who participated in the study, 279 (26%) were infested with jiggers. Majority of participants at 80% agreed that jigger infestation affected school retention, while 96% agreed that it affected academic performance and pupils’ participation in extracurricular activities. Study further found that jigger infestations affected pupils both academically with records of poor performance both physically as well as their psychosocial well-being. The study recommends building of capacity to maintain cleanliness in children’s living and learning environment, provision of adequate training to community members, and provision of medical care to the afflicted. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3219 Files in this item: 1
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Ngaina, Kenneth K. (School of Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University, May , 2016)
[more][less]Abstract: The emergence of new and deadly terrorist groups such as Al-Shabaab, Al-Qaida, Islamic States of Iraq and Syria and Boko Haram increased terrorist attacks globally. Kenya has been victim of numerous attacks directed to soft targets such as; The USA Embassy in Nairobi and attack on Garissa University among others. The effects were; loss of lives and property and bad reputation to the country prompting issuance of travel advisories by western countries. Despite of the in-creased terrorist attacks in Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport remained secure and the researchers sought to find out why? The objective of the study was to establish counter terrorism strategies adopted by JKIA to counter terrorism activities, how effective were the strategies and challenges encountered in the implementation of the strategies. The study was carried out at JKIA targeting a population of 1361, the sample size was 136 respondents drawn from security and intelligence agencies. The study utilised a descriptive research approach and the data collection tools were questionnaires and interviews. Data was analysed by use of SPSS version 22.0 and data presented by use of charts and graphs. The study revealed that JKIA had implemented an effective intelligence and investigation services that detected terrorism activities before they occurred. Fur-ther the study revealed that JKIA faced several challenges in the implementation of counter terror-ism strategies such as; insider threats, lack of resources and poor training. This study concluded that intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination were key components of an effective coun-ter terrorism strategy at JKIA. The study recommended for the adoption of technology as a counter terrorism strategy to safeguard JKIA. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3218 Files in this item: 1
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Mutuku, Francis Mutua (School of Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University, May , 2019)
[more][less]Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish the psychosocial factors that influence the rehabilitation of street children in Embakasi, Nairobi County in Kenya. The study objectives were to; establish factors that attract the youth to the streets, analyze psychosocial factors that affect rehabilitation of street children and examine factors affecting successful reintegration of rehabilitated street children back to families or communities of origin. The study utilized a descriptive survey design, with a sample size consisted of 69 adolescent street children from three selected rehabilitation centers in Embakasi Sub County, Nairobi County. Respondents were selected using random sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaires and key informant interviews. Data was analyzed using SPSS (version 23). The results showed that factors that were responsible for the increase of street children included socio economic status of the parents at 83%. The study revealed that the factors that attracted children to the streets were poor economic status of the parents at 89%. Other factors identified included marital status of the families, as majority of the children interviewed were from dysfunctional families marred with domestic violence (72.3%), child labor and child neglect (59.6%). Further, the study showed that most of the rehabilitated street children would avoid going back to their families of origin. They cited lack of confidence and fear of being arrested by police who are given permission by their own family members. Lack of appreciation, feeling of sadness and hopelessness at the rehabilitation centers were among the top psychological factors that street children experienced at the rehabilitation facilities in Embakasi Sub-County. The study concluded that street children faced challenges when enrolled in rehabilitation centers from unfriendly teachers and staff of the centers and various emotional challenges that affected their rehabilitation process. The study recommended that there need to establish reasons why former street children fail to be reintegrated with their communities of origin after rehabilitation process. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3215 Files in this item: 1
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Kihara, Esther Waheto (School of Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University, June , 2015)
[more][less]Abstract: Previous studies on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) indicated that survivors, male or female, may find it a challenge to talk about their situation with friends and family members. It is noteworthy that women suffer violence more in the hands of their intimate partners than men do. Women often seek help from pastors and consider the church a safe place for them and their children. This research was done among senior pastors of Kenya Assemblies of God (KAG) in Nairobi. It sought to establish the prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) as observed by pastors within the KAG church, their views, and how Christian teachings and culture influenced how they respond to IPV. This research adopted survey research design and used purposive sampling to recruit the targeted 147 senior pastors. Questionnaires were distributed to the senior pastors and analysed. The researcher received valid responses from 89 respondents. It was found that 98.8% of the pastors acknowledged that IPV existed among KAG congregations. It further revealed that the pastors were aware of the dynamics and manifestations of IPV and were willing to assist survivors to find healing. The pastors’ main focus towards IPV intervention was fostering reconciliation using scriptural teachings as the basis for intervention. The researcher recommended that the church in Kenya may need to organise seminars where IPV can be discussed freely with the facilitation and assistance of trauma therapists or trained marital counsellors. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3214 Files in this item: 1
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Kimemia, Brenda Waithira (Daystar University, June , 2014)
[more][less]Abstract: A lot of support was given to me by my family, lecturers and friends that made this thesis possible. Valuable input was given by my supervisor, Mrs. Roseline Olumbe, and my reader, Dr. Harrahs Malinda as well as Dr. Stephen Manya, Mrs. Ciriaka Gitonga, and Ms. Ruth Walioli. Thank you for the guidance and insightful suggestions and corrections in the course of the preparation of this thesis. I am also grateful for the support given to me by Mr. Daniel Sapayia, Joseph Kompe and all the staff of AIC Child Care Rehabilitation Centre. I also wish to thank all my friends and family who supported me in one way or another. To my colleagues Faith Muriungi, Gloria Kitur, Stephen Uiru, among other classmates, I appreciate the discussions, suggestions and encouragement you provided. Above all, I am grateful to God for the opportunity, strength, wisdom and grace that made the preparation and completion of this thesis possible. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3181 Files in this item: 1
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Nyaga, Nicholas Kimaru (Daystar University, May , 2016)
[more][less]Abstract: This study aimed at exploring the psychological effects of online interactions on the youth. Thiswas because online interaction has increasingly assumed an important role in everyday life in the recent years. Reprehensibly, it has resulted to variety of effects in the lives of the youth. These effects are age dependent, and the effects depend on the amount of time spent online and the quality of the relations formed online. The study was conducted in Daystar University, Nairobi campus among the students aged between 18 and 35 years. Approximately, 140 respondents were selected through stratified random method from the various programmes and years of study. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to establish the psychological effects of online communication, to find out if these effects vary with social demographic characteristics, such as age, level of study, sex, and course being undertaken,and to recommend intervention measures for any negative effects.The research applied both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, using questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed that the youth derived varied satisfactions from online interactions, such as self, social and security satisfactions. For this reason, the youth preferred the online interaction to the real-time face to face social interaction. The study also found that a 71.1% of the respondents spent up to 5 hours in an average day interacting online, which encouraged isolation and formation of superficial social interactions. Further, 98% of the respondents reported to be aware of the various psychological effects that might result from the incessant online interactions. Some of the effects suggested were dependence, decreased face to face interaction, poor academic performance, stress discontentment. Equipped with that information, recommendations were presented to the parents, caregivers, universities, university counselors, policymakers for right interventional measures to assist the affected young people. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3177 Files in this item: 1
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Makunyi, Michael Njeru (Daystar University, School of Human and Social Sciences, June , 2014)
[more][less]Abstract: Pornography and the challenges associated to it among high school students indicate the changing trends on matters of human sexuality. The youth, especially adolescents continue to be targeted by the purveyors of pornography. Engagement in pornography has continued to increase with the availability and affordability of internet. It is evident that internet enabled mobile phones, I-pads and personal computers are within the reach of many adolescents. Adolescents may dedicate a lot of time on the internet for various reasons such as networking, education, entertainment and on the negative aspect to access pornography. The problem was that adolescents may identify with models through reinforcement of what appeals to their sexuality. The study sample was drawn from students in three schools selected from public secondary schools in Makadara Division, Nairobi County. The participants were taken from one mixed high school, one boys’ high school and one girls’ high school with a total of 393 respondents. Cluster sampling was employed so as to include all students in each form. The results indicated that 49.1% of the respondents had engaged in pornography. Mobile phone was in use by the highest percentage of participants to watch pornography while magazines with romantic content were read by the highest percentage of respondents. Counseling was listed by 67.7% of the respondents as the most helpful way of addressing the problem while punishment was recommended by 3% of the respondents. The main recommendation from the survey is that parents and guardians should seek to be involved in understanding the developmental challenges. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3150 Files in this item: 1
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Wahome, Consolata (Daystar University, 2013)
[more][less]Abstract: Antiretroviral therapy has become widely available to people living HIV/AIDS thus prolonging their lifespan. Disclosure of HIV diagnosis to infected children is therefore increasingly important. Literature on HIV-related disclosure in the light of theories of cognitive development and psychosocial development show that adoption of a process-oriented approach to discussing HIV with infected children improves ART compliance and adherence. This cross-sectional descriptive survey was set out to document levels of disclosure of HIV and Adherence in children and adolescents on antiretroviral therapy (ART) at Thika’s District Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic (CCC). The study established that 35% of the children knew their HIV positive status whilst (65%) did not know their HIV status. The caregivers felt that children were too young to understand the dynamics of HIV as from transmission to end stage AIDS disease and therefore this fear made them not to disclose the HIV status to their children. For children to adhere, parents did partial disclosure where they would talk about the disease without using its real name but gave children reasons that convinced them to take the ARVS. Contrary to this belief by caregivers that children were too young to understand HIV dynamics, appropriate disclosure of HIV status to a child reduces stigma or anger towards the infected child and their caregivers as the child is able to handle their status, hence have better adherence to ART. HIV infection in children and adolescent therefore remains a highly stigmatized issue that is difficult to discuss with the infected child by their caregivers. Stigma associated with HIV/AIDS leads to poor ART compliance and adherence among infected children and adolescents. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3035 Files in this item: 1
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Wahome, Consolata (Daystar University, May , 2013)
[more][less]Abstract: Antiretroviral therapy has become widely available to people living HIV/AIDS thus prolonging their lifespan. Disclosure of HIV diagnosis to infected children is therefore increasingly important. Literature on HIV-related disclosure in the light of theories of cognitive development and psychosocial development show that adoption of a process-oriented approach to discussing HIV with infected children improves ART compliance and adherence. This cross-sectional descriptive survey was set out to document levels of disclosure of HIV and Adherence in children and adolescents on antiretroviral therapy (ART) at Thika’s District Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic (CCC). The study established that 35% of the children knew their HIV positive status whilst (65%) did not know their HIV status. The caregivers felt that children were too young to understand the dynamics of HIV as from transmission to end stage AIDS disease and therefore this fear made them not to disclose the HIV status to their children. For children to adhere, parents did partial disclosure where they would talk about the disease without using its real name but gave children reasons that convinced them to take the ARVS. Contrary to this belief by caregivers that children were too young to understand HIV dynamics, appropriate disclosure of HIV status to a child reduces stigma or anger towards the infected child and their caregivers as the child is able to handle their status, hence have better adherence to ART. HIV infection in children and adolescent therefore remains a highly stigmatized issue that is difficult to discuss with the infected child by their caregivers. Stigma associated with HIV/AIDS leads to poor ART compliance and adherence among infected children and adolescents. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3005 Files in this item: 1
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