Browsing School of Applied Human Sciences by Author "Ireri, Niceta Wanja"
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Njeru, Evanson; Ireri, Niceta Wanja; Menecha, Jared (Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, September , 2021)[more][less]
Abstract: The high separation and divorce rates in young married Christian couples raise concerns concerning their physical and psychological parameters. This led to this study to find out the causes of marital conflicts and anxiety and depression among young married couples in Free Pentecostal Church Embakasi in Nairobi Kenya. The study was anchored on Bowen‟s family system theory. The objective that guided the study was: To find out the causes of marital conflicts among young married Christian couples. The study's target population was 600, focusing on young married Christian couples below 45 years. Therefore, the study drew a sample from the target population using Nassiuma‟s formulae to obtain a sample size of 86. The data was collected using questionnaires distributed by the researcher to the different respondents and collected after completion. The data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23. The data was presented using charts and tables. This study recommended that the young couples should seek psychosocial support. The study results are of significant impact to Christian counselling psychologists as they deal with marital issues. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3985 Files in this item: 1
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Obure, Sarah; Ireri, Niceta Wanja; Menecha, Jared (Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, September , 2021)[more][less]
Abstract: This study sought to establish the prevalence of marriage conflicts and marital instabilityamong middle-agedcouples in Suneka, KisiiCounty. The target population of the research was 1000participants, with a focus on the middle-agedcouplesin Suneka, Kisii. The study was quantitative and employed a descriptive design. The study randomly drew a sample of 314from the target population using Yaro Yamane formulae. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire of32 items. The researcher distributed the questionnaire to the 314 respondents and after two months she went back and collected the filled questionnaires. The data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23andpresented using tables. The findings of the study revealed a positive and significant relationship between couples’ prevalence and their marital stability. The study recommendsthat married couples need help in learning how to deal with conflicts. Teaching biblical principles of marriage canreduce if not end the trend of marital instability. This would be in line with Christian beliefthat God createdman and woman and blessed their union to be a lifetime. However, as other factors may center on highly functioning marriages, quality sex life among couples is the main tributary of it (communication) to enhance the joyful and thankful relationship URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3984 Files in this item: 1
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