Browsing Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology by Title
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AVAILABILITY AND USE OF MEDIA RESOURCES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING: A CASE OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED IN WESTERN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2015-11)The use of media resources has an effect on students’ content acquisition as they add value to learning outcomes. However, research has shown that media resources cannot be effectively used unless they are available in ... -
BURNOUT, PSYCHOSOCIAL RESOURCES AND MENTAL HEALTH OF CLERGY: A CASE STUDY OF CHRIST IS THE ANSWER MINISTRIES, KENYA
(2022-11)Clergy are important community resources offering support to persons in need and are often the first to be called upon during emotional struggles. As such, they experience increased risk exposure to burnout. The study ... -
DETERMINANTS OF THE GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAMME IN PROMOTING HEARING IMPAIRED PUPILS’ DEVELOPMENT IN SELECTED COUNTIES, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2016-11)Hearing impaired children encounter many challenges which are caused by their inability to hear and effectively use oral language. This has serious implications on their personal, social, educational and career development. ... -
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COUNSELING STRATEGIES AND REHABILITATION CENTERS IN CURBING CONSUMPTION OF ILLICIT BREWS IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-03)Consumption of illicit alcoholic brews is a national concern in Kenya. There are several approaches being used in curbing this menace and counseling is one of them. However, there is little empirical data that shows the ... -
GAPS IN INFORMED CONSENT PROCESS AMONG WOMEN WHO HAVE UNDERGONE ELECTIVE CAESAREAN SECTION AT AIC KIJABE HOSPITAL, KIAMBU COUNTY KENYA
(2022-11)Informed consent is a legal and ethical requirement that allows respectful and dignified care. Informed consent process includes decision-making capacity, provision of adequate information, and voluntary consenting ... -
IMPACT OF GUIDANCE PROGRAMME ON ENHANCING RISK BEHAVIOUR CHANGE AMONG YOUTH LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-11)According to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics projections (2015), Nakuru County has a population of 1,959,880 comprising of 982,505 males (50%) and 977,375 females (50%). Children below 15 years constitute 39% of the ... -
INFLUENCE OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES ON THE SELF-EFFICACY OF ORPHANED CHILDREN LIVING IN ORPHANAGES IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)The primary focus of many orphanages in Kenya is the provision of shelter and food with little investment in mental health care provision. It presents significant implications for the self-efficacy of children brought ... -
INFLUENCE OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING PROGRAMMES ON BEHAVIOUR CHANGE OF PUPILS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10)A well-implemented guidance and counselling programme fosters a positive behaviour among pupils in public primary schools. There are persistent incidences of substance and alcohol abuse, absenteeism, early pregnancies, ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS ON COUNSELORS ' INTENTION TO SEEK COUNSELLING SUPERVISION SERVICES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-09)Despite the awareness of the benefits of counselling supervision such as reducing counsellor’s burnout, enhancing professional development, increasing competence, and efficiency in counselling, the forces that steer ... -
INFLUENCE OF PERSONALITY TRAITS, SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS IN MANAGING MENOPAUSE CRISES AMONG PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)Menopause crisis is not considered a major issue in most organizations and therefore it is disregarded at work place. Among female teachers, it may be worsened by unfavourable working environment, personality traits and ... -
INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL- BASED LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION PROGRAMME ON STUDENTS’ SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAIROBI AND BUSIA COUNTIES KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2015-04)In Kenya, as elsewhere in Africa, schools play a key role in imparting important information on reproductive health and human relations to students. The last decade has been characterized by early and increased premarital ... -
INFLUENCE OF STUDENT COUNCILS IN CURBING FREQUENCY OF STUDENT UNRESTS IN PUBLIC BOYS BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ELGON SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10)The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Education, established Student Councils in Secondary Schools in 2009 to assist schools to manage student affairs. Yet, student unrests which are manifested in strikes, ... -
LEVEL OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS: CAUSES, EFFECTS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG POLICE CONSTABLES IN KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2014-10)Stress is a major global health challenge affecting the well-being of service providers especially those working in the human service sectors like; police officers, teachers, health care providers and media specialists. ... -
PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF SELECTED PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS ON RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: A CASE OF EGERTON AND KABARAK MAIN CAMPUSES IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Psychosocial factors may shape sexual attitudes and behaviours of young people either positively or negatively. Risky sexual behaviours have become a challenge all over the world and may have major negative impact on ... -
PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE AND ELDERLY CARE INSTITUTIONS AND UPTAKE OF INSTITUTIONALISED CARE FOR THE AGED IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)This study investigated Public Perceptions of Elderly People and Elderly Care Institutions and Uptake of Institutionalized Care for the Aged in Nakuru County, Kenya. This study was informed by the growing population of ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXISTENTIAL FULFILLMENT, WORK ENGAGEMENT AND JOB BURNOUT AMONG KENYA UNIVERSITIES PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLORS
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2015-11)Positive occupational health psychology research is rapidly taking centre stage in the field of work and wellness in the 21st century. However, three person-specific variables (existential fulfillment, work engagement and ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELECTED FORMS OF BULLYING AND PSYCHOSOCIAL ADJUSTMENT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Psychosocial health of many learners at both primary and secondary levels in the 21 st century has been adversely affected by various factors. Amongst many documented factors, the influence of bullying on psychosocial ... -
ROLE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELLING IN PROMOTING MARITAL SATISFACTION FOR MARRIED CAREER INDIVIDUALS IN KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Marital satisfaction has remained a topic of great interest worldwide, and a relationship has been advanced between marital satisfaction, job satisfaction and life satisfaction. Studies have shown that the often competing ... -
ROLE OF PROBLEMATIC INTERNET USAGE IN THE RISK OF SELECTED ADDICTIONS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Internet connectivity and usage have increased tremendously over the last few years. Although the connectivity in institutions of learning is meant for accessing important information and academic purposes, university ... -
Strategic Innovation and Growth of Public Universities in Kenya
(2020-10)he Kenya’s education sector is a dynamic one and highly competitive with the increase of both private and public universities. Public universities have been relying on capitation fund and own source revenue. Many of ...
