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Teachers and students perceptions of psychological factors contributing to violent behaviour among public secondary school students in western province, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2010-11-30)Violence is not a new phenomenon in the modern educational system. It is manifested in the form of rioting, sexual violence, fighting and bullying. The purpose of this study is to establish teachers’ and students’ perceptions ... -
Predicting dietary practice behavior among type 2 diabetics using the theory of planned behavior and mixed methods design
(http://www. sciencepublishinggroup. com/j/jfns, 2011)This study applied the Theory of Planned Behavior model in predicting dietary behavior among Type 2 diabetics in a Kenyan environment. The study was conducted for three months within the diabetic clinic at Kisii Hospital ... -
Can Physical Activity and Dietary Fat Intake Influence Body Mass Index in a Cross-sectional Correlational Design?
(2011)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of physical activity and dietary fat intake on Body Mass Index (BMI) of lecturers within a higher learning institutionalized setting. The study adopted a Cross-sectional ... -
Belief Control Practices and Organizational Performances: A Survey of Sugar Industry in Kenya (Pp. 1-17)
(IAARR, 2011)The sugar industry has experienced poor performance attributed to industry deregulation, poor management and political interference. Adopting the Simons’ Levers of Control framework, this study sought to establish the ... -
Effects of television on academic performance and languages acquisition of pre-school children
(IJERN, 2011)Pre-school children come into daily contact with various forms of mass media which influence their academic and social behaviour. Though television has been used to play a monumental role in promotion of education and ... -
Perceived home factors contributing to violent behaviour among public secondary school students in western province, Kenya
(Scholarlink Research Institute, 2011-02-01)Violent behavior is not a new phenomenon in the contemporary educational system. It is manifested in the form of rioting, sexual violence, fighting and bullying. These destructive activities contribute to physical disabilities, ... -
The perceived discrepancy between the teaching of Christian religious education and inculcation of moral values amongst secondary schools students in Kisumu East district, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2011-03-30)Previous research and document evidence obtainable in popular media has consistently reported that Kenyan students’ moral standing and general conduct in the wider society does not reflect acquisition and practice of values ... -
Factors influencing students career choices among secondary school students in Kisumu municipality, Kenya
(Sabinet, 2011-04-01)Career choice is a complex decision for students since it determines the kind of profession that they intend to pursue in life. As students try to make career choice while in secondary school, they face problem of ... -
The Perceived Discrepancy Between the Teaching of Christian Religious Education and Acquisition of Social Relating Skills Amongst Secondary Schools Students in Kisumu East …
(2011-05)Previous research and document evidence obtainable in popular media has consistently reported that Kenyan students’ social standing and general conduct in the wider society does not reflect acquisition and practice of ... -
Career aspirations and career development barriers of adolescents in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya
(Sabinet, 2011-10-01)The purpose of this study is to explore gender differences in adolescents' career aspirations and career development barriers among secondary school students in Kisumu municipality, Kenya. The study was conducted on 348 ... -
The relationship among school adjustment, gender and academic achievement amongst secondary school students in Kisumu District Kenya
(Sabinet, 2011-12-01)Poor school adjustment leads to low academic achievement, behavioural problems, discordant educational aspirations and even school dropout. The current study investigated the levels of school adjustment and its relationship ... -
The relationship among school adjustment, gender and academic achievement amongst secondary school students in Kisumu District Kenya
(Sabinet, 2011-12-01)Poor school adjustment leads to low academic achievement, behavioural problems, discordant educational aspirations and even school dropout. The current study investigated the levels of school adjustment and its relationship ... -
Relationships between drivers and results of performance in the Kenyan hotel industry
(2012)Better understanding of performance measurement and relationships between the key elements of drivers and result is a must for hotels aspiring to be and remain successful. This paper reports the use of Structural Equation ... -
Minimizing Teacher Transfer Requests: A Study of Suba District Secondary Schools, Kenya.
(Academic Journals, 2012-02)Teacher transfer requests interfere with the stability and continuity of teaching thereby causing low student performance. The purpose of the study was to investigate how teacher transfer requests can be minimized. The ... -
Assessing predictive power of psychosocial factors on breastfeeding behavior of mothers attending postnatal clinics in Western Kenya
(SAGE Publications, 2012-08)This cross-sectional study aimed at determining predictive power of psychosocial factors influencing breastfeeding behavior of breastfeeding mothers. The study was conducted from April to August 2010 in Kakamega Central ... -
Gender differences, career aspirations and career development barriers of secondary school students in Kisumu municipality
(IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2012-12-01)The purpose of this study therefore is to explore gender differences in adolescents' career aspirations and career development barriers among secondary school students in Kisumu municipality, Kenya. The study was conducted ... -
Perception of deputy principals and board of governors on corporal punishment in secondary schools in Bondo District, Kenya
(International Journals of Multidisciplinary Research Academy, 2013)In Kenya, corporal punishment has been a mode of punishment until it was banned by the Ministry of Education in the year 2001. Before its ban, it was being used in nearly all the schools in Bondo District. Reports from ... -
Perception of teachers and students on corporal punishment in secondary schools in Bondo District, Kenya
(2013)In Kenya, corporal punishment has been a mode of punishment until it was banned by the Ministry of Education in the year 2001. Before its ban, it was being used in nearly all the schools in Bondo District. Reports from ... -
Sexual risk-taking behaviours among youth in secondary schools in Bondo district, Kenya
(2013)Sexual intercourse is the highest mode of HIV/AIDS transmission among youth who become sexually active as early as at 13 years. There is a concern that vulnerability to sexual risk-taking behavior varies across groups of ... -
Support Services And Resources In Regular Primary Schools With Hearing Impaired Learners In Kenya: A Case Study Of Kakamega County
(IJSTR, 2013)- Information from Educational Assessment and Resource Centers (2010) in Kakamega County indicates that the number of learners with Hearing Impairment in regular primary schools increased since the inception of Free Primary ...