College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHuSS): Recent submissions
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A second chance to parenthood : media coverage of Invitro fertilisation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study examines the coverage of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in Ugandan media. The main objective was to explore how IVF is covered, identify the framing techniques used by journalists, and understand the factors ... -
Empowering women with disabilities to realize their sexual reproductive health and rights
(Makerere University, 2024)Despite the ratification of laws protecting the rights of PWDS, women with disabilities in Uganda still face marginalisation when it comes to receiving fundamental services including sexual and reproductive health services. ... -
Perceived contribution of road infrastructure development on households in Isingiro Town Council, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The Ugandan government has prioritized road infrastructure as a cornerstone of its socio-economic development strategy, undertaking significant projects over the last decade. However, limited research, particularly in ... -
Teacher training, remuneration and academic performance in primary school : a comparison of private and government aided schools in Adjumani district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study examined the influence of teacher training and remuneration on academic performance of pupils in private and government aided primary schools in Adjumani District. Pupils’ academic performance is influenced by ... -
Exploring public opinion and prospective receptiveness to emerging health technologies in Uganda: a case of gene drive mosquitoes for malaria control in Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Despite the existence of various malaria control interventions like Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), use of drones, larvae-cides, malaria remains a significant public health problem in the country. To complement these ... -
Voter participation and credible elections in Uganda. a case of the presidential and parliamentary elections in Kampala and Wakiso Districts
(Makerere University, 2024-05)This research investigated the influence Voter Participation has on Credible elections in Uganda, with a specific focus on Kampala and Wakiso districts. The study was guided by three research objectives; to assess the ... -
Self-esteem, self-efficacy and risky sexual behaviours among secondary school adolescents in Kisoro District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-esteem, self-efficacy and risky sexual behaviours among secondary school adolescents in Kisoro district. The study adopted a cross sectional – ... -
The influence of linguistic landscape as a pedagogical resource on literacy development in primary schools in Lira City
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Schools, as public places, are sites in which the discernible language(s) on signs tell(s) a lot about the discourse(s) in place. Educscapes1 (ES), therefore, reveal the circulating discourses in place within schools. ... -
Archaeometallurgical investigation of iron production technology in Butiru, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The archaeometallurgical investigation of iron production technology in Butiru eastern Uganda was guided by four specific objectives were; to characterise the archaeological assemblage, examine the technological features ... -
Accelerated education program provisions and teen mothers’ access to secondary education in Nakivale and Palorinya Refugee Settlements
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study evaluated the influence of Accelerated Education Program (AEP) provisions on teen mothers' access to secondary education in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Isingiro District and Palorinya Refugee Settlement, Obongi ... -
Perceived organizational support, organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior among secondary school teachers in Wakiso and Luwero Districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-06)The main objective of this study was to examine the relationships between perceived organizational support (POS), organizational commitment (OC) and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB); and to determine whether POS ... -
Exploring the use of dialogic communication in managing microplastic pollution at the Katwe Fish Landing Site in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study explored the application of dialogic communication in addressing microplastic pollution at Katwe fish landing site found on the showers of Lake Edward in southwestern Uganda. The aim of the study was to ... -
An analysis of The Daily Monitor’s coverage of the enactment of the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study acknowledges that the media coverage of legislation does not automatically equate to a change in policy direction. Using The Daily Monitor as a case study and guided by the agenda setting theory, the study analysed ... -
Sexual violence reporting in the Ugandan press: a discursive news values analysis
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study explored the linguistic construction of news values in two Ugandan newspapers, namely, The Red Pepper and The Kampala Sun. In particular, the study examined how sexual violence is made newsworthy in the online ... -
Parenting styles, peer influence, and antisocial behaviour among adolescents in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2024-12-04)Adolescence is a critical stage of life, associated with high peer influence and high prevalence of antisocial behaviours. The type of parenting in a home is associated with adolescent’s peer influence and anti-social ... -
Analysing translated metaphors in Amaka ga Bawansolo and Eby'edda Bisasika
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Authors of literary texts often use metaphors in most of their writings. Chinua Achebe and George Orwell are among the writers who use metaphors to convey meaning in their texts namely; Things Fall Apart and Animal Farm ... -
Changing trends in naming practices among the Baganda : a case of clan names
(Makerere University, 2024)This dissertation, with a focus on clan names, investigates the changing trends in personal naming practices among the Baganda. The objectives of this study were to examine the cultural value of Ganda clan names; to ... -
The role of evangelization in enhancing spiritual life in Mubende Parish in light of Evangelii Nutiandi
(Makerere University, 2024-04)This research was carried on the topic: “The role of evangelization in enhancing spiritual life in Mubende Parish in light of Evangelii Nuntiandi”. The central problem was in the decline in the spiritual life of the lay ... -
Examination of social media gender-based violence: a case of performing artists in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Social media-facilitated gender-based violence is a pervasive issue. Despite of this, few studies comprehensively address its prevalence, manifestations, and policies intended to mitigate it. This research therefore ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs in reducing recidivism in Uganda Prisons : a case study of Uganda Prisons Upper-Luzira
(Makerere University, 2024)The effect of incarceration on former prisoners has been a very common topic of discussion for many years throughout the world (Allan et al., 2006). In Africa, recidivism is seen to be the prisoners’ norm with many factors ...