Browsing by Subject "Parents"
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Jepkoech, Irene (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, March , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: Alcohol and substance abuse (ASA) is a global problem among the youth. This has placed a strain on society, especially on parents who struggle to cope with the crisis of their youth engaging in ASA. This study aimed to assess the coping mechanisms used by parents of youth undergoing rehabilitation for ASA at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital (MNTRH). The study was guided by the following objectives: identify coping mechanisms used by parents of alcohol and substance-abusing youth at MNTRH; examine family, community, rehabilitation, and religious institutions’ support systems for parents in coping with the youth; and explore the intervening effect of demographic factors in parents’ coping mechanisms with their alcohol and substance-abusing youth. The study used a descriptive qualitative study design. The study sampled 19 respondents through convenience and snowballing sampling. The findings showed that avoidance strategy was a popular means of coping with alcohol and substance-abusing youth. Although there was support from the family and community for parents of youth engaging in ASA, no material or ‘tangible’ support was from religious organisations. Family members supported parents of alcohol and substance-abusing youth through talking, sharing, and sometimes financial support; community support was in form of moral support by parents sharing their experiences with other parents. Further, rehabilitation support in communities did not have any effect on parents coping. Gender, age, education level, marital status, and employment status of parents influenced how they were able to cope, however, this was not the case for culture. The study recommends that avoidance should not be used by parents, since it will result in a more negative outcome for the alcohol and substance-abusing youth and more awareness in the community and religious institutions to reduce the negative attitude toward ASA. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Community Development URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4093 Files in this item: 1
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Nyambura, Nancy Wagi Maina (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The church in Kenya is lagging in disability inclusion matters. Deaf children participation in Sunday school is almost nonexistent. This phenomenological study examined the perceptions of Deaf children and their parents on spiritual nurture experiences at church. The study sought to establish the type of spiritual nurture programs offered to Deaf children at church; investigated Deaf children’s perceptions of the spiritual nurture experiences at church and finally explored the perceptions of parents of Deaf children as congregants on the Deaf children spiritual nurture experiences at church. The theories that guided the study were John Westerhoff’s faith development and Mark Oliver’s social model of disability. The research design applied was interpretive phenomenology and respondents were purposively selected so as to allow for homogeneity of the sample. Data collection tools included in-depth interview guide with six parents and Focus Group Discussion guide with seven children aged 7-12 years. Key findings of the of the study evidenced that two types of church programs were available; integrated and separate. The study revealed that both parents and Deaf children had positive and negative experiences at church. The positive perceptions included family support with interpretation, engagement in church activities, strong relationships by having friends in church; availability of sign language interpreters, and innovative teaching styles. The negative experiences included: unfriendly environment of, lack of involvement in activities, lack of sign language teacher, stigma, and no learning experiences. This study recommends that churches should redesign and deliver spiritual nurture programs in collaboration with children and their parents. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Child Development URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4055 Files in this item: 1
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Kariuki, Scolastica N.; Kinai, Theresia; Gatumu, Haniel Nyaga; Ndeke, Sr Florentina Ndunge (Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy, 2014)
[more][less]Abstract: The study investigated the relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parental behaviours and their involvement in nonillegal and minor-illegal delinquency in selected secondary schools, in Nairobi County of Kenya. The study was informed by Parenting models theory, Social Control Theory and Ego identity versus Role confusion theory. A co relational survey design was employed and the participants comprised 219 females and 191 male students selected by use of stratified and simple random sampling methods. Data was collected using questionnaires and a behaviour checklist. Data was analyzed using parametric correlation statistics. The study revealed that, parental supportiveness was not related to adolescents’ non-illegal and minor-illegal delinquent behaviours. That is, the adolescents who perceived excessive parental monitoring comprised the highest percentage of those who were involved in occasional non-illegal (77.6%) and occasional minor-illegal (51.7%) delinquent behaviours. The highest percentage of the persistent non-illegal (17.5%) and persistent minor-illegal (7.7%) delinquent behaviours were those who perceived excessive parental monitoring. The lowest percentage of the adolescents who were involved in occasional non-illegal (46.2%) and persistent non-illegal (7.7%) behaviours were those who perceived low parental monitoring. The results also revealed a significant positive relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parental monitoring and non-illegal, and substance abuse delinquent behaviours. The study recommended psychosocial training for parents to enhance effective parenting. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3160 Files in this item: 1
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Kariuki, Scolastica N.; Gatumu, Haniel; Aloka, Peter J.O. (Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, March , 2014)
[more][less]Abstract: The study investigated the relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parental behaviours and their involvement in nonillegal and minor-illegal delinquency in selected secondary schools, in Nairobi County of Kenya. The study was informed by Parenting models theory, Social Control Theory and Ego identity versus Role confusion theory. A co relational survey design was employed and the participants comprised 219 females and 191 male students selected by use of stratified and simple random sampling methods. Data was collected using questionnaires and a behaviour checklist. Data was analyzed using parametric correlation statistics. The study revealed that, parental supportiveness was not related to adolescents’ non-illegal and minor-illegal delinquent behaviours. That is, the adolescents who perceived excessive parental monitoring comprised the highest percentage of those who were involved in occasional non-illegal (77.6%) and occasional minor-illegal (51.7%) delinquent behaviours. The highest percentage of the persistent non-illegal (17.5%) and persistent minor-illegal (7.7%) delinquent behaviours were those who perceived excessive parental monitoring. The lowest percentage of the adolescents who were involved in occasional non-illegal (46.2%) and persistent non-illegal (7.7%) behaviours were those who perceived low parental monitoring. The results also revealed a significant positive relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parental monitoring and non-illegal, and substance abuse delinquent behaviours. The study recommended psychosocial training for parents to enhance effective parenting. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3000 Files in this item: 1
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Kariuki, Scolastica N.; Aloka, Peter J.O.; Gatumu, Haniel Nyaga; Gitonga, Ciriaka (Journal of Educational and Social Research MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy, January , 2015)
[more][less]Abstract: This study examined the relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parents’ behaviours and their involvement in nonillegal and minor illegal delinquent behaviours in Secondary Schools, Nairobi Kenya. The study adopted a co-relational survey design. Questionnaires and a behaviour check list were used to gather data among students selected by stratified and simple random sampling. Data analysis was done by doing correlation. The findings showed that, perceived parental conflicts and non-illegal delinquent behaviours was r (.157**) = .001, p < .01), while the correlation between perceived parental conflicts and minor-illegal behaviour was r (.049) = .325, p >.01, and parental conflicts and generalised delinquency was r (.124) = .012, p <.01. That is, there was significant positive relationship between high level Inter-parental conflicts and adolescents’ involvement in non-illegal delinquent behaviours and generalised delinquency. However, inter-parental conflicts are not significantly related to adolescents’ involvement in minor-illegal delinquent behaviours. The study recommended parental psycho-education in schools toward reducing conflicts and preventive and remedial counselling for adolescents involved in delinquency or exposed to the conflicts. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3182 Files in this item: 1
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