Abstract: Family is the basic unit of society. Many values are passed down through the type of parenting an individual receives. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the parenting style used in an employee's early life and their current performance at work. The study's objectives were to determine parenting styles used early in life on employees at Sarova Panafric Hotel, to measure the performance of employees in Sarova Panafric Hotel and to determine differences in parenti...
Abstract: Emotional job demand has been considered to be a leading factor in job dissatisfaction. This study focused on establishing the relationship between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction among call center workers. The study objectives were; to determine the level of emotional intelligence, assess their levels of job satisfaction, and establish the relationship between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction among selected call center workers from Nairobi County, Kenya. The...
Abstract: The study hypothesis gaps in psychological literature argued that relationships between compassion fatigue (CF), secondary traumatic stress (STS), Burnout (BO), Sociodemographic and Work-Related Factors on caregivers in public and private children's home did not exist. The specific objectives were (1) establish levels of CF, STS and Burnout among caregivers in public and private children's home (2) assess relationship between CF, STS, BO, Sociodemographic and Work-Related Factors o...
Abstract: Parenting styles highly influence self-esteem. Adolescents are likely to develop positive or negative self-esteem due to the parenting style they experience. There are not many studies that have focused on the influence of parenting styles on self-esteem of adolescents in Kenya. The aim of this study was to establish the relationship between parenting styles and self-esteem of adolescents. This correlational study was conducted in ACE schools in Kenya, Nairobi County. Convenient sa...
Abstract: The primary purpose of this study was to establish if there was an association between maternal filicide ideation and marital status among mothers of children with congenital anomalies; a case study of mothers in Nairobi County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to establish some of the factors that enhance risk of maternal filicide ideation among mothers of children with congenital anomalies; to establish if there was an association between maternal filicide ideation and mar...
Abstract: Remarkably, deeply held and persistent stereotypes have continued to support societal attitudes and cultural beliefs around gender roles and norms, which have resulted to increase in intimate partner violence. The purpose of this study was to examine whether there was a relationship between gender role attitudes and perceptions to intimate partner violence (IPV). The objectives of the study were to examine whether there was an association between gender role attitudes and perceptio...
Abstract: Considerably, school counseling is yet to be recognized as a profession in its own right, rather than a service ancillary to other educational programs. Hence, the purpose of this study was to examine the school counselors’ perceptions on guidance and counseling program: a case study of public primary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were: to assess the school counselors’ perceptions towards their roles on guidance and counseling; to determine the sc...
Abstract: Helicopter parenting style is usually employed by mothers with their sons; resulting in anxiety, depression, crippling a child’s interpersonal development and decision-making ability, as well as their level of responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance. This contributes to, among others, the use or abuse of alcohol. The study examined: maternal communication, maternal monitoring, maternal over protectiveness and maternal control in relation to male alcohol abuse disorder. ...
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish if there was a relationship between work-family conflict and work stress among Del Monte workers in Murang’a County. The research objectives were; to assess the level of work stress; to establish the work-family conflict; and to evaluate whether there was a relationship between work-family conflict and work stress. On theoretical framework, B.F. Skinner behavioral theory was adopted. For the research methodology, a mixed research design ...
Abstract: United States' involvement in the Horn of Africa, which includes the states of Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Eritrea, dates back to the beginning of the last century. In an effort to examine and understand why the United States finds this region important to its own interests, I intend to examine each states and American involvement in a specific issue involving the state. The United States has a significant presence and utilizes different modes of containing terrorism in...
Abstract: This study investigated the prevalence of depression at the work place and the necessity of an employee assistance programs (EAP) in Kamiti Prison. The subjects of the study were the Prison officers in Kamiti maxi mum prison. The study was guided by the main objective which was, investigating the prevalence of depression among the prison officers. The study aimed at finding out if there were cases of depressed prison officers. The study also sought to find out if there was need for...
Abstract: The family plays a critical role in the psychosocial development of adolescents. The shifting family context, especially towards single parenthood, potentially exerts influences on the styles and practices of parenting. This is held to reflect on the psychosocial well-being of children and adolescents. This study investigated the relationship between parenting styles and the psychosocial development of secondary school students in Starehe-Sub County, Nairobi – Kenya. The study is...
Abstract: Death is an inevitable phenomena, which occurs to all human beings, adults and children alike. This study explores the impact of loss and grief among children, particularly of a close family member. Because children do not know how to express their grief, they often are ignored, misinformed or left out during the time of grief This study seeks to challenge and bring awareness to parents, caregivers, adults, policy makers and heads of children's institutions so that they ein support...
Abstract: Whereas marriage is associated with satisfaction and happiness, several factors are widely acknowledged as necessary for a happy marriage. According to research in Counseling Psychology, satisfactory communication, conflict resolution and financial unity are key determinants for happiness in marriage. For instance, some known causes of divorce are listed as financial problems and lack of communication. It is with this understanding that this study sought to find out how communicati...
Abstract: Marriage is the main fabric of society. As such factors that influence marriage negatively should be dealt with effectively to ensure that marriage is preserved. This research sought to establish the relationship between marital satisfaction and marital infidelity. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative design methods for data collection and analysis. The population was married individuals from Nairobi County. The sample comprised 102 respondents from Central Nairobi ...