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Item African Worldview: An Integrated Psychological Perspective(International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 2015-05) Ayuya, Caroline; Ireri, Niceta W.; Kimani, Irene; Mathenge, Justus; Muriithi, Judith; Otieno, RoseChristian scholars are constantly confronting the new challenges of a relentlessly changing intellectual environment including postmodernism amongst others; challenges of integration in the practice of Psychology and how Christian scholars need to integrate the ever-changing intellectual scholarly world their practice, research and scientific inquiry. It is in this context that this paper will first scan the overview of Psychology in Africa. The paper will also look at application of Africa Psychology in Clinical scientific inquiry and practice. It will in addition outline Integration of Christianity and Psychology and finally as it scans the horizons of African worldviews in relation to integrating African world views in Psychological Scientific inquiry.Item Causes of Marital Conflicts among Young Married Christian Couples in Free Pentecostal Church-Embakasi, Nairobi County, Kenya(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2021-09) Njeru, Evanson; Ireri, Niceta W.; Menecha, JaredThe 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.Item Proportions and Severity Levels of Anxiety among Children and Adolescents Presenting with Autism Spectrum Disorder in two Schools in Nairobi, Kenya(Elixir Psychology, 2017-08-15) Ireri, Niceta W.; Mbwayo, Anne W.; Munene, Alice K.; Tuikong, SilviaAutism is one disorder among a spectrum of disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is a general term that describes mental ailments that has diverse symptoms and characteristics. These include; restricted/repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, and activities during the early developmental period. Others exhibit hyperactivity, aggression and anxiety. The individual’s functionality is impaired requiring early intervention. Anxiety is a common comorbid and if left untreated affects the social functionality in ASD. This study looked at the proportion and levels of severity of the anxiety in a sample of 80 school children and adolescents with ASD. The goal of this study was to determine the levels, proportions and severity of anxiety among children presenting with ASD. The sample of 80 children and adolescents with ASD were observed and rated by their parents/teachers/caregivers using the Child and Adolescent Symptom Inventory (CASI) to measure anxiety. Eighty four percent of the total sample met cut-off criteria of at least one anxiety disorder. Anxiety was associated with poor coping skills and greater impairments in social reciprocity. Anxiety is a common comorbid in ASD which requires clinical assessment and treatment. It is important to those who deal with children and adolescent with ASD to understand the symptoms and management of anxiety both in school and other settings (home, social places).Item The Relationship betweenPrevalence of Marriage Conflicts andMarital Instability amongMiddle-Aged Couples in Suneka Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2021-09) Obure, Sarah; Ireri, Niceta W.; Menecha, JaredThis 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