Browsing by Author "Ngondi, Rose"

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    Emotional Intelligence in Relation to Gender among Secondary School Students in Athi- River Sub-County, Kenya
    (African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 2020) Ngondi, Rose; Khasakhala, Lincoln; Yugi, Philemon
    Abstract An individual with high level of emotional intelligence is more likely to handle life challenges more effectively than an individual with low level of emotional intelligence. Children in the age bracket of 13-19 are in a critical phase of life that usher them to early adulthood. This phase is characterized by heightened emotionality hence considered as stressful by many. As such, it is imperative that they acquire necessary skills that will enable them identify, understand and manage their emotions as they progress to adulthood. The aim of this study was to examine gender differences in emotional intelligence of secondary school students. The study used quasiexperimental design and results are at baseline analysis. The sample comprised of 120 students ranging between 13-18 years studying in secondary schools in Athi-river Sub County. Purposive, simple and systematic sampling techniques were used to select four private secondary schools and the participants. Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory: Youth Version (EQ-i: YV) tool was used to assess emotional intelligence. Spearman’s correlation and independent t-test were used in data analysis. There was a statistically significant correlation between gender and emotional intelligence with females having higher emotional intelligence mean scores than males. Moreover both genders differed significantly in two dimensions of emotional intelligence; female students showed higher stress management skills while male students showed higher scores on general mood. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the ministry of education should provide for gender-based life skills training to improve emotional intelligence with respect to these gender differences.
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    Influence of Personal and Parental Religiosity on Drug Use among College Students in a Christian Based University
    (African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2018) Karau, James; Onyango, Maureen; Ngondi, Rose
    Alcoholism and drug abuse among college students are becoming an increasing problem in the world today according to many studies. Many of these young people eventually get addicted to drugs and alcohol which adversely affect their academic performance as well as posing a threat to their own health and safety, while creating a great economic burden on their families and society at large. An individual’s participation in religious activities has been associated with decreased risky behaviors among adolescents and young adults. Studies have largely focused on the role of the individual’s religiosity in delaying risky behaviors such as drug use and sexual indulgence. However, there seems to be scanty literature of analysis on specific indicators of religiosity against drug use. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of personal religiosity indicators on drug use among college students. Multistage stratified random sampling technique was used in the selection of participants. In total, 905 participants responded to a self-administered questionnaire. Composite variables for individual and parental religiosity were developed and analyzed through descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis. A higher level of personal religiosity was associated with lower drug prevalence. Higher personal religiosity (religious affiliation, active participation in church activities, and whether the correspondent spent free time worshiping) showed lower substance use. Indicators of parent religiosity had no direct significant influence on substance us. In conclusion, indicators of personal religiosity were associated with low drug use. Therefore, institutions can implement multiple forums and strategies that would ensure increased engagement in religious activities that go beyond chapel attendance and “born again” status. Similarly, the role of institutional religiosity cannot be undermined and implementing similar strategies would increase the level of religiosity among adolescents and subsequently reduce drug use.
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    Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance among Secondary School Students in Athi-River Sub County, Kenya
    (Journal of Education in Developing Economies, 2020) Ngondi, Rose; Khasakhala, Lincoln; Yugi, Philemon
    Abstract Emotions play a critical role in human behavior, they steer human beings, satisfy daily needs and orient human abilities and decision-making process. Emotional intelligence is therefore, very important as it equips individuals with skills necessary to negotiate through life successfully. Numerous studies in Kenya have delved into demographic characteristics affecting academic performance among secondary school students. However, there is paucity of literature on the role of emotional intelligence on academic performance. The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic performance among adolescents in secondary schools within 13-18 years. Purposive, simple and systematic sampling were used to select four secondary schools and 120 participants. A quantitative research approach was used. BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory-Youth version (BarOn EQ-i: YV) was used to measure emotional intelligence. Correlation analysis was used and results indicated a positive correlation between emotional intelligence and academic performance. There was a significant correlation between adaptability skills and academic performance. Collectively, these results infer that better academic performance might be realized by targeting skills relating to adaptability, which is a dimension of emotional intelligence. As such, the ministry of education should mainstream emotional intelligence training programs in secondary school curriculum.