College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHuSS): Recent submissions
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Realising women’s property rights through the Kitawuluzi of Buganda : a case study of Busiro, Bulemeezi and Kyaggwe Counties
(Makerere University, 2024)This study delved into the realization of women’s property rights through traditional justice mechanisms, focusing on the kitawuluzi system within the context of Buganda, Uganda. Despite Uganda's ratification of international ... -
Background characteristics and individual institutional experiences: predicting academic achievement among undergraduate students in a higher education institution in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study examined the interplay between background characteristics, individual institutional experiences, and academic achievement among undergraduate students at a Ugandan higher education institution. Adopting a ... -
Separatist movement and identification documents in Toro District 1954-1982
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study focuses on the significance of identification documents during the Rwenzururu movement in Toro district between 1954-1982. It also investigated how people navigated through and related with two state entities ... -
The United Nations mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and peace-building in Central Equatoria state, Republic of South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2024)This study examines the role of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in fostering peace-building initiatives in the Central Equatoria State of South Sudan. Utilizing a conflict transformation approach, the ... -
Representation of men and women in Uganda’s television adverts: towards a gender equitable advertising industry
(Makerere University, 2024-08)The need for more inclusive and equitable gender representations in television adverts is an ongoing global debate. This research investigated gender representations in Uganda´s television adverts. Its objectives were to ... -
Occupational stress and performance of security personnel in private security companies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-07)The research delved into occupational stress and performance of security personnel in private security companies in Uganda. It aimed atidentifying the primary stressors experienced by security personnel within private ... -
Examining women's experiences in the process of accessing and utilizing national identification documents in labour migration: a case of women labour migrants in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The purpose of the study was to examine the experiences of women in the process of accessing and utilizing and utilizing national identification documents in labor migration. The study focused on the women labor migrants ... -
Sexual harassment, self -esteem and depression among seed secondary school adolescents in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the relationship between sexual harassment, self-esteem, and depression among Seed Secondary School adolescents in Nansana Municipality. It was guided by four objectives: to determine the relationship ... -
Kyapa mu Ngalo and the land question: understanding the politics and dynamics of land reform in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Taking Buganda kingdom’s Kyapa mu Ngalo program and the central government’s calls to abolish Mailo land tenure as entry points, this thesis interrogates the contemporary land question in Buganda by tracing its historical ... -
Gender disparities in program outcomes and post-program trajectories in Palabek Refugee Settlement, Lamwo District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study explored the influence of gender on economic empowerment programs in Palabek Refugee Settlement, focusing on disparities in participation, benefit receipt, and post-program outcomes. The primary objective was ... -
An interpretive study of the perception of disability in 2 Samuel 9 and among the Bamasaaba in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This thesis is about the interpretation of the perceptions of disability in 2 Samuel 9 and the religious perceptions of disability among Bamasaaba in the Manafwa and Sironko districts. The text of 2 Samuel 9 is exegetically ... -
Disease related anxiety, coping strategies and quality of life of breast cancer patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between disease related anxiety, coping strategies and quality of life of breast cancer patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital. A quantitative correlational ... -
Parenting styles, coping strategies and anxiety among secondary school adolescents in Mbale City
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study examined the relationship between parenting styles, coping strategies, and anxiety among secondary school students in Mbale City, Uganda. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 298 students ... -
PTSD symptoms, social support and alcohol abuse among urban refugee adolescents in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Introduction: This study aimed to explore the relationships between PTSD symptoms, social support, and alcohol abuse among urban refugee adolescents in Kampala District. Refugee adolescents' alcohol abuse is a significant ... -
Workplace hazards and occupational health services of brewery industries in Uganda: a study of female employees at Parambot Breweries Limited (PBL) in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Workplace safety and health is directly linked to the wellbeing of employees including females working in brewery industries. This study explored workplace hazards and occupational health services in brewery industries ... -
Job stress, job satisfaction and performance among secondary school teachers in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the relationship between job stress, job satisfaction and performance among secondary school teachers in some government aided schools in Wakiso district and it was guided by four objectives: To ... -
Perceived competence, test anxiety and academic engagement in geography among High School Students in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the relationship between perceived competence, test anxiety and academic engagement of ‘A’ Level students in Geography among High school students in Wakiso District, Uganda. It was guided by four ... -
Alcohol use, depressive symptoms and coping strategies among school going adolescents in Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study was carried out to examine whether there is a relationship between alcohol use, depressive symptoms and coping strategies among school going adolescents. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the ... -
Burden of pain, perceived social support and depression among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): a case study of Kiswa Health Centre IV
(Makerere University, 2024-12)HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health issue, affecting millions and is often accompanied by a range of severe physical and psychological symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, weight loss, fever, and mental health ... -
School- based career guidance and counselling, occupational information knowledge, and career-self-concept among secondary school students in Ankole Sub Region, Southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Career self-concept develops through academic excellence, psychosocial growth, and career choices among the goals of career guidance and counselling services provided in secondary schools. However, due to low funding, poor ...