College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHuSS): Recent submissions
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Facilitative factors and challenges for social cohesion in community based organisations in Lubaga Division Urban Council
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Community Based Organisations (CBOs) are membership organisations operating at the subcounty level and below whose objective is to promote and advance the wellbeing of its members and the community at large. Social cohesion ... -
Pathways, perceptions, and performance: a comparative analysis of women on affirmative action and open seats in Uganda's 10th Parliament (2016-2021)
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study was motivated by the biased societal perceptions and evaluation of women who come to Parliament on the Affirmative Action (AA) seat. For example, women on AA are often perceived as second-class representatives, ... -
Determinants of Risky Sexual behaviors among Makerere University Undergraduate Students
(2023-11-15)University students are categorized under the most at-risk population to HIV infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to their engagement in risky sexual behavior and their sense of non-vulnerability. The ... -
Organizational learning, employee engagement and employee retention: a case of employees of Kampala Capital City Authority
(Makerere University, 2023-07-01)This research aimed to investigate the relationship between organizational learning, employee engagement, and employee retention within the context of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). The study sample consisted of ... -
Continuous learning and employee performance at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-11)In this information era, many employees at university have embarked on continuous learning to equip themselves with more skills and knowledge. This prompted the researcher to conduct a study that sought to understand how ... -
Emotional intelligence, interpersonal relations and achievement among university upgrading teacher students at Makerere University and Uganda Christian University, Mukono
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The study focussed on the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI), interpersonal relations (IR) and achievement (objective and subjective, AA and Non-academic Achievement - NAA) among upgrading university teacher ... -
Barriers and facilitators to improvement in quality of care under facility-level differentiated Anti-Retroviral Therapy Service Delivery (DASD) in Bushenyi district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The purpose of this study was to understand the facilitators and barriers to the improvement in the quality of care under differentiated ART service delivery in Bushenyi District, Uganda. The study was conducted at four ... -
Work values, person-Job fit and employee engagement: a case study of Millennials and Non-millennials in selected Organisations.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-14)This research examined the relationship between Work Values, Person-Job Fit, and Employee Engagement in selected organisations guided by six hypotheses. A Quantitative approach involving correlational and comparative ... -
Socio-cultural factors affecting girl child secondary education in Kotido district, Karamoja sub region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The purpose of this study was to assess the socio-cultural factors affecting the secondary education of the girl child in Kotido district. The study examined the cultural practices, beliefs, gender norms and beliefs affecting ... -
Peer pressure, drug abuse and coping strategies among students at YMCA Comprehensive Institute Kampala Branch
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between peer pressure, drug abuse and coping strategies among students at YMCA comprehensive institute Kampala branch. A survey design was used and 100 students ... -
Talent management, employee engagement and turnover intention in private health facilities in Kampala Central District
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between talent management, employee engagement and turnover intentions among 118 employees in private health facilities located in Kampala; ABII and CASE. The study ... -
Colonialism and gender relations: a case study of the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Due to a lack of attention to regional and tribal differences, historical gender relations in regions outside of colonial centres of power are hardly researched. Thus, this study examines how colonial rule influenced the ... -
An exploration of teachers’ experiences and perspectives on transformation of lives among children with physical disabilities in an inclusive school. a study in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Whether the inclusive school delivers the crucial benefit of unlocking the vast potential of Children with Physical Disability (CwPD) and eradicates the devaluation to which they are subjected to as perceived social burdens ... -
Examining the socio-economic impacts of oil production on women: the case of Paloch Area, Upper Nile State-South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Oil is a major source of revenues for South Sudan as it provides 98 percent of the government’s revenues. During independence in 2011, there were hopes that oil revenues would be used for developments and to improve the ... -
An inquiry into youth involvement in peace building processes towards their participation: case study of Wakiso town council–Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-10)This study is an inquiry into youth involvement in peacebuilding processes and their participation. The study was conducted within Wakiso Town Council and specifically targeted the majority of youth, especially those in ... -
Stigmatization, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and depression among epileptic adolescents
(Makerere University, 2023-11-13)Adolescent is a developmental stage that poses more challenges. This study aims to address the gap in existing literature by investigating the association between stigmatization, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and ... -
Procrastination, Academic Stress, and Health-related Quality of Life among Makerere University Students
(Makerere University, 2023-11-10)The purpose of this study was to investigate the link between procrastination, academic stress, and health-related quality of life. A sample of 180 students from Makerere University was selected using the simple random ... -
The narratives and experiences of formerly abducted children in Northern Uganda's two decades armed conflict: a case of Amuru District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This paper is based on thinking about narrative and experiences of formerly abducted children who suffered LRA armed conflict attacks. It is always important to remember the contexts of the story telling and experience. ... -
Effects of COVID-19 on food insecurity and gender relations in Kisoro District
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to establish how COVID-19 escalated food insecurity in Kisoro District which in turn accelerated gender-based violence in Kisoro district. Objectives: The study was ... -
The promotion and protection of the right to access maternal health care for refugee women in Uganda: a case study of Nakivale Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The study was carried out with the general objective of examining the promotion and protection of the right to access maternal health care for refugee women in Uganda with particular reference to Nakivale refugee settlement. ...