Anthony K. Nkyi, Gladys Barkei Djankpa, Samuel B. Osae
Purpose: The study sought to explore the influence of psychological distress and the life satisfaction among Konkomba widows who underwent widowhood rituals in the Saboba District in the Northern Region of Ghana. Specifically, the study sought to determine common widowhood rite practices that widows in the Saboba District undergo and to assess the level of life satisfaction among the Konkomba widows who have undergone widowhood rites in the Saboba district.Methodology: The purposive sampling technique stratified sampling technique, snowball sampling technique, and convenience sampling techniques were used to select one hundred and twenty (120) widows from the Saboba District. Data were analyzed using frequency distributions, means, standard deviations, regression analysis, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).Results: Analyses of data revealed that generally, Konkomba widows in the Saboba District have significantly low satisfaction with life. Findings also disclosed that psychological distress had significantly negative relation with satisfaction with life of widows. Again, specific psychological distress predictors of satisfaction with life were Hostility, Paranoid Ideation, and Anxiety.Contribution to practice, theory and policy: The findings of the study will guide counsellors, clinical psychologists and health practitioners to formulate policies and treatment procedures aimed at helping widows to overcome the psychological consequences associated with bereavement and the practices of the outmoded widowhood rites. It is will also provide a framework for government institutions, NGOs, counsellors and health practitioners to incorporate a more comprehensive approach where the attention is given to widows’ physical needs, psychological needs and social wellbeing.
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Purpose: Perceived paternal care is attributed to the development of depression among adolescents. Depression is characterized by moodiness, low interest in activities, acting out and aggressiveness. This study examined the relationship between perceived paternal care and development of depression among adolescent boys in selected secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. In Kenya, few studies have been done to examine how paternal care predicts the development of depression among adolescent boy in Kenya. Many studies have examined how parenting styles contribute to depression in the context of both parents, that is, the mother and father. Few studies seem to focus on assessing how paternal care predicts the development of depression among boys in Kenya.Methodology: Spearman Rank Correlation was used to test the relationship between paternal care and development of depression. Stratified random sampling was used to select four boy’s schools. Purposive sampling was then used to select 87 boys who had fathers. Perceived parental care was assessed using the paternal nurturance scale. Depression scale was assessed using the Center Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC).Results: The study findings revealed that there is a negative correlation of (r= -.239) between perceived paternal care and depression among adolescent boys.Contribution: The findings of the study will help mental health practitioners to develop interventions that incorporate parents in addressing the psychological needs of adolescents.
{"title":"RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED PATERNAL CARE AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AMONG ADOLESCENT BOYS IN KIAMBU COUNTY","authors":"Venoranda Rebecca Kuboka, C. Gitonga","doi":"10.47941/japsy.257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/japsy.257","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Perceived paternal care is attributed to the development of depression among adolescents. Depression is characterized by moodiness, low interest in activities, acting out and aggressiveness. This study examined the relationship between perceived paternal care and development of depression among adolescent boys in selected secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. In Kenya, few studies have been done to examine how paternal care predicts the development of depression among adolescent boy in Kenya. Many studies have examined how parenting styles contribute to depression in the context of both parents, that is, the mother and father. Few studies seem to focus on assessing how paternal care predicts the development of depression among boys in Kenya.Methodology: Spearman Rank Correlation was used to test the relationship between paternal care and development of depression. Stratified random sampling was used to select four boy’s schools. Purposive sampling was then used to select 87 boys who had fathers. Perceived parental care was assessed using the paternal nurturance scale. Depression scale was assessed using the Center Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC).Results: The study findings revealed that there is a negative correlation of (r= -.239) between perceived paternal care and depression among adolescent boys.Contribution: The findings of the study will help mental health practitioners to develop interventions that incorporate parents in addressing the psychological needs of adolescents.","PeriodicalId":275047,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Advanced Psychology","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128382794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: The study sought to determine antecedents and effects of substance abuse and addiction among urban adolescents in KenyaMethodology: The study was a survey research that incorporated quantitative form of research. It involved self-administration of a questionnaire that integrated structured or closed-ended questions. This study was conducted at Nairobi Pentecostal Church-Karen, Kenya. A total of one hundred respondents (fifty boys and fifty girls) were picked through simple random sampling. The questions were answered on the spot and handed over to the researcher.Resuts: Results revealed that various factors lead the adolescents to the use of DSA. These factors include peer pressure, family problems, adjusting to studies and negative media.Results revealed that there are various causes of DSA addiction. This includes peer pressure and family environment. Results revealed that there is a strong relationship between DSA and STDs, HIV and unwanted pregnancy. Finally, the study concludes that adolescent male is more prone to DSA than adolescent female.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended that youths be engaged in youth programmes so that they may spread word of drug abuse to other fellow youths.The study also recommended that parents and guardians to emphasize discussions with their children on drug issues so as to make them aware and know the effects of drug abuse.It is also recommended that all schools to educate youths on use of drug abuse, effects and the consequences of drug abuse.The study recommends that family based programs to reach families of children at each stage of development to be implemented and to train parents in behavior skills.
{"title":"ANTECEDENTS AND EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION AMONG URBAN ADOLESCENTS IN KENYA","authors":"Kamau Damaris Wawasi, Kiragu Nderu","doi":"10.47941/japsy.151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/japsy.151","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The study sought to determine antecedents and effects of substance abuse and addiction among urban adolescents in KenyaMethodology: The study was a survey research that incorporated quantitative form of research. It involved self-administration of a questionnaire that integrated structured or closed-ended questions. This study was conducted at Nairobi Pentecostal Church-Karen, Kenya. A total of one hundred respondents (fifty boys and fifty girls) were picked through simple random sampling. The questions were answered on the spot and handed over to the researcher.Resuts: Results revealed that various factors lead the adolescents to the use of DSA. These factors include peer pressure, family problems, adjusting to studies and negative media.Results revealed that there are various causes of DSA addiction. This includes peer pressure and family environment. Results revealed that there is a strong relationship between DSA and STDs, HIV and unwanted pregnancy. Finally, the study concludes that adolescent male is more prone to DSA than adolescent female.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended that youths be engaged in youth programmes so that they may spread word of drug abuse to other fellow youths.The study also recommended that parents and guardians to emphasize discussions with their children on drug issues so as to make them aware and know the effects of drug abuse.It is also recommended that all schools to educate youths on use of drug abuse, effects and the consequences of drug abuse.The study recommends that family based programs to reach families of children at each stage of development to be implemented and to train parents in behavior skills.","PeriodicalId":275047,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Advanced Psychology","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125929802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to determine the nature and degree of influence that psychological climate has upon the levels of employee satisfaction in I. Messina (K) LimitedMethodology: Descriptive research design was used to examine the impact of psychological climate on employee satisfaction. Questionnaires were used in this study. The research analysis was based on the proposition that satisfaction with the different components of organizational climate would contribute to overall job satisfaction. The study used descriptive statistics to analyze the data. Data was then interpreted and results used to answer or solve the problems articulated in the study. The descriptive results were presented first followed by the inferential statistics.Results: Results indicated that there was a positive relationship between leadership characteristics and overall satisfaction. The findings also showed that there was a positive relationship between role clarity and overall satisfaction. There was a positive relationship between job characteristics and overall satisfaction as per the findings and there was a negative relationship between role stress and overall satisfaction. Results indicated that there was a positive relationship between psychological climate and overall satisfaction.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended that the company should address job characteristics by ensuring that employees are given feedback regarding work performance. On role clarity, the company should clearly convey its mission to employees and ensure they clearly articulate workplace policies procedures and objectives. Regarding leadership characteristics, the company should ensure good communication within company and that HOD actively listens to suggestions made by employees.
{"title":"The Impact of Psychological Climate on Employee Satisfaction: A Case Study of I. Messina (K) Limited","authors":"Kibicho Jane Nyambura, K. Ndero","doi":"10.47941/japsy.27","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/japsy.27","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to determine the nature and degree of influence that psychological climate has upon the levels of employee satisfaction in I. Messina (K) LimitedMethodology: Descriptive research design was used to examine the impact of psychological climate on employee satisfaction. Questionnaires were used in this study. The research analysis was based on the proposition that satisfaction with the different components of organizational climate would contribute to overall job satisfaction. The study used descriptive statistics to analyze the data. Data was then interpreted and results used to answer or solve the problems articulated in the study. The descriptive results were presented first followed by the inferential statistics.Results: Results indicated that there was a positive relationship between leadership characteristics and overall satisfaction. The findings also showed that there was a positive relationship between role clarity and overall satisfaction. There was a positive relationship between job characteristics and overall satisfaction as per the findings and there was a negative relationship between role stress and overall satisfaction. Results indicated that there was a positive relationship between psychological climate and overall satisfaction.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended that the company should address job characteristics by ensuring that employees are given feedback regarding work performance. On role clarity, the company should clearly convey its mission to employees and ensure they clearly articulate workplace policies procedures and objectives. Regarding leadership characteristics, the company should ensure good communication within company and that HOD actively listens to suggestions made by employees.","PeriodicalId":275047,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Advanced Psychology","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126135955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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