scholarly journals Influence of Child Headed Family Formations on the Development of Interpersonal Relations among Pre-School Learners in Musengo Zone, Kitui West Sub-County, Kitui County-Kenya.

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (37) ◽  
Author(s):  
William Mumo Kibwea ◽  
Jonathan M. Mwania ◽  
Leornard Kamau
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Social Competencies ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study set out to study the influence of Child-headed family formations on the development of interpersonal relations among the pre-school learners in Musengo zone, in Kitui West Sub-County, Kitui County in Kenya. Families, ECDE institutions, and the community at large, provide conducive environment which necessitate acquisition of interpersonal skills and social competencies among the pre-school learners of Musengo zone. In Kitui West Sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya. This paper provides a broad review in understanding on the importance intervention of key stakeholders namely the peers, siblings, parents, community members and teachers on the development of social skills aspects of the pre-school learners. The study employed descriptive survey design to gather information, summarize, present and interpret the results for the purpose of clarification. Purposive sampling technique was used to select ECDE teachers and other key informants while questionnaires, interview guides and observation schedules were used in data collection. Data collected was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The study targeted a population of 906 respondents comprising of 25 headteachers, 56 ECDE teachers, 25 parent representatives and 800 ECDE learners.A sample size of 145 respondents constituting 5 headteachers, 15 ECDE teachers, 5 parents representatives, and 120 ECDE learners. Data was presented by use of frequency distribution tables. The study established that there is a significant relationship between child-headed family formations and the development of interpersonal relations among pre-school learners. The researcher concluded that the government and all strategic partners should objectively support the orphaned and vulnerable children and mentor them so that they developinterpersonal. The study findings will be of great importance and relevance to ECDE teachers, Non governmental organizations, curriculum developers and administrators.

scholarly journals Predisposing Factors of Recidivism as Perceived by Prison Officers in Kwara State, Nigeria: Implications for Counselling Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Lateef Omotosho Adegboyega
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Counselling Practice ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Faculty Of Education

ABSTRACT: Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study and a researcher-designed questionnaire tagged PFRQ (Predisposing Factors of Recidivism Questionnaire) was used to obtain relevant information. Multi-stage sampling technique was adopted to select 250 prison officers from all the five prison centers in Kwara State, Nigeria. Findings showed that prison officers perceived factors, such as non-availability of employment opportunities for ex-convicts, problem of where to start a new life after release from prison among others. The results, further, revealed significant difference in predisposing factors of recidivism as perceived by prison officers based on years in service, but no significant difference was found based on gender. It was recommended that counsellors should endeavour to beam their searchlight into issues of crime, imprisonment, and recidivism; counsellors should also liaise with different NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations), including faith-based to assist released offenders to achieve ease of re-integration into the society.KEY WORD: Predisposing Factors; Recidivism; Prison Officers; Kwara State in Nigeria. ABSTRAKSI: “Faktor-faktor Predisposisi Residivisme yang Dipersepsikan oleh Petugas Penjara di Negara Bagian Kwara, Nigeria: Implikasi bagi Praktek Konseling”. Desain survei deskriptif diadopsi untuk penelitian ini dan kuesioner yang dirancang oleh peneliti yang diberi label PFRQ (Faktor-faktor Predisposisi Kuesioner Residivisme) digunakan untuk memperoleh informasi yang relevan. Teknik pengambilan sampel multi-tahap diadopsi untuk memilih 250 petugas penjara dari semua lima pusat penjara di Negara Bagian Kwara, Nigeria. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa petugas penjara memahami faktor-faktor, seperti tidak tersedianya kesempatan kerja bagi mantan narapidana, masalah dimana memulai kehidupan baru setelah dibebaskan dari penjara antara lain. Hasilnya, lebih lanjut, mengungkapkan perbedaan signifikan dalam faktor predisposisi residivisme seperti yang dirasakan oleh petugas penjara berdasarkan tahun dalam pelayanan, tetapi tidak ada perbedaan signifikan yang ditemukan berdasarkan jenis kelamin. Dianjurkan agar konselor harus berusaha untuk memberikan sorotan mereka kedalam masalah kejahatan, penjara, dan residivisme; konselor juga harus bekerja sama dengan berbagai LSM (Lembaga Swadaya Masyarakat), termasuk berbasis agama, dalam membantu pelanggar yang dibebaskan untuk mencapai kemudahan integrasi kembali kedalam masyarakat.KATA KUNCI: Faktor Predisposisi; Residivisme; Petugas Penjara; Negara Bagian Kwara di Nigeria.About the Author: Lateef Omotosho Adegboyega, Ph.D. is a Lecturer at the Department of Counsellor Education, Faculty of Education UNILORIN (University of Ilorin), Ilorin, Nigeria. For academic interests, the Author is able to be contacted via e-mails adrress at: [email protected] and [email protected]      Suggested Citation: Adegboyega, Lateef Omotosho. (2020). “Predisposing Factors of Recidivism as Perceived by Prison Officers in Kwara State, Nigeria: Implications for Counselling Practice” in MIMBAR PENDIDIKAN: Jurnal Indonesia untuk Kajian Pendidikan, Volume 5(1), March, pp.1-14. Bandung, Indonesia: UPI [Indonesia University of Education] Press, ISSN 2527-3868 (print) and 2503-457X (online). Article Timeline: Accepted (January 15, 2020); Revised (February 21, 2020); and Published (March 30, 2020).

scholarly journals Factors Associated with the Decline in HIV and AIDS Prevalence Rate in Volta Region of Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bismark Tsorhe ◽  
Richmond Stephen Sorkpor ◽  
Lawson Nyavor
Keyword(s):  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Volta Region ◽  
The Government

The research aims at finding out factors that contributed to the decline in HIV and AIDS prevalence rate in the Volta Region of Ghana from 2006 to 2008. Three research questions were asked to guide the review of related literature on the above–mentioned research topic.Simple random sampling was used to select 10 hospitals in the region for the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 250 respondents, thus 25 from each of the hospitals sampled. Questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection which consisted of 30 close ended items. The study revealed that in the opinion of 82.7% of health and medical personnel who responded to the questionnaire indicated that behaviour change contributed highly to the decline of HIV and AIDS prevalence rate in the Volta Region. Also, 84.4% and of 99.6% of the respondents agreed that specific HIV and AIDS interventions and HIV and AIDS education respectively contributed highly to the reduction in HIV prevalence rate in the Volta Region. The recommendations made were that the government and non-governmental organizations must intensify their strategies that are geared towards the behavior change of their members. They must also carry out specific intervention strategies to curb HIV and AIDS menace.  

scholarly journals Family Conflict and Managing Strategies: Implication for Understanding Emotion and Power Struggles

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-159
Author(s):  
Eucharia Nchedo Aye ◽  
Immaculata Nwakaego Akaneme ◽  
Ebere Dorathy Adimora ◽  
Theresa O. Offorka ◽  
Amuda Robinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Conflict ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Power Struggles ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Family which is the main trust of socialization is faced with many challenges in the contemporary world. Couples no longer fancy each other. Children are in constant struggle with parents. Many marriages are experiencing either divorce, separation or face off as a result of conflict. The present study deals primarily with causes, consequences and strategies in managing family conflict and how it applies to one’s understanding of emotion and struggling of power. The study made use of descriptive survey design. The sample of the study was 300 parents from different States of the Federation on Masters and Bachelor sandwich programme in the Department Educational Foundations who offers Sociology of Education in the Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka drawn through random sampling technique. A 54 item Strategies for Managing Family Conflict Questionnaire (SMFCQ) developed by the researchers was used for data collection. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Result indicated that infertility, financial difficulties, poor communication between family members, lack of sexual satisfaction/gratification can lead to conflict in the family. Family conflicts inflict people for the course of their life and prevent them from experiencing their full potential. It causes feeling of fear, of insecurity, rejection, and guilt which may lead to the development of ill-health, separation, divorce or even death. Strategies for dealing with conflict which such as focusing on the area of interest, striving to stay positive focusing on cooperation instead of control, approaching conflict with the aim to understand, resolve and respond are identified among others. It was recommended that conflict education be giving to couples at the period of courtship.Keywords: Family; conflict; Family conflict; Emotion and Power Struggles

scholarly journals Prevalence of Bullying and Perceived Social Support Among Students in Peshawar

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-45
Author(s):  
Waleed Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Saqib Siddique ◽  
Ruqqia Jahangir ◽  
Rabia Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
Descriptive Survey

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of bullying and perceived social support among students in Peshawar, Pakistan. METHODOLOGY: It was a cross-sectional descriptive survey, conducted in different private and government sector schools, colleges and universities of Peshawar (November2019-February 2020). A total of 1000 students participated in the study. We employed a  stratified sampling technique and selected a proportion of students from every academic year. Female students aged 15-24 were included in the study. Informed consent was taken from the students and the concerned authorities of the institutes. A questionnaire was designed to assess the prevalence of bullying behavior and the availability of perceived social support. Pre-testing of the questionnaire was performed on 10% of the population. The obtained data were analyzed in SPSS version 21. RESULTS: The prevalence of bullying was more in university students as compared to college and school students. Similarly, most of the private sector students were the victims of bullying. Family and friends were highly perceived as social support. CONCLUSION: A multidisciplinary approach involving affected children, their parents, school personnel, media, non-governmental organizations, and security units are required to achieve an effective approach for the prevention of violence targeting children in schools as victims and/or perpetrators.

scholarly journals EDUCATING BORDER DWELLERS TO PROMOTE PEACE AND SECURITY IN AN ELECTORAL PROCESS: PERCEPTION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS’

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Bello Bolanle Muhinat
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Electoral Process ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Border Community ◽  
Peace And Security ◽  
The Government ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study examined the perception of border community members on educating border dwellers so as to promote peace and security in an electoral process in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a target population of This study examined the perception of border community members on educating border dwellers so as to promote peace and security in an electoral process in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a target population of Zamfara state’s Zurmi Local Government Areas border communities of Gurbin Bore. Researcher’s designed questionnaire with psychometric properties of content validity of 0.61 and a reliability index of 0.87 was used to elicit the needed data from the respondents. A multistage sampling technique was used to sample 384 respondents. The research questions and hypotheses were analyzed using mean score and t-test. The finding revealed that all the community members perceive educating them as a welcome development that would help in breeding youth that is needed in an electoral process. It was thus, recommended among others that, the government should provide qualitative education for people residing in the international border areasThis study examined the perception of border community members on educating border dwellers so as to promote peace and security in an electoral process in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a target population of This study examined the perception of border community members on educating border dwellers so as to promote peace and security in an electoral process in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a target population of Zamfara state’s Zurmi Local Government Areas border communities of Gurbin Bore. Researcher’s designed questionnaire with psychometric properties of content validity of 0.61 and a reliability index of 0.87 was used to elicit the needed data from the respondents. A multistage sampling technique was used to sample 384 respondents. The research questions and hypotheses were analyzed using mean score and t-test. The finding revealed that all the community members perceive educating them as a welcome development that would help in breeding youth that is needed in an electoral process. It was thus, recommended among others that, the government should provide qualitative education for people residing in the international border areas. 

scholarly journals Factors and Effect of Social Assistance Information to Donor Decision for NGO Crowdfunding in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 3099-3113
Author(s):  
Husin Ali ◽  
Roy Valiant Salomo
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Government

This research aims to find out the effect of social assistance information given by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) for donor decision to crowdfunding in Indonesia. Also find a relationship between the predicted factors (public trust, donor altruism, government participation) that related to the effectiveness of information that comes from the government and donor decision after social assistance information by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO). The approach used in this research is a quantitative approach. The data used in this study are primary data, collected by using the interview method with a questionnaire. The sampling technique used is non-probability sampling with purposive sampling technique. The sample taken 200 respondents in various place in Indonesia.  Data analysis techniques of this study are descriptive analysis techniques and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis techniques. The scale used in this study is a Likert scale. The results showed that social assistance information given by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) has a positive effect on donor decision for crowdfunding in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Attitude in Implementation of the Competence-Based Curriculum in Primary Schools in Kericho County

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-129
Author(s):  
Beatrice Ngeno ◽  
Teresa Mwoma ◽  
Maureen Mweru
Keyword(s):  
Social Constructivism ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Competence based curriculum have faced criticism from educationalist based on its tasking and resistivity to change. However, in Canada, Scotland and Finland its implementation has be stunning. The stakeholders in Kenya has raise concern about their preparedness coupled with criticism from section of the government complaining on lack of involvement of stakeholders. The objective of the study was to establish whether teachers’ attitude influences the implementation of the competence-based curriculum. Social constructivism theory was adopted. A descriptive survey design and correlation research design were adopted for the study. The target population of the study included 24 County support Officers (CSOs’), 52 headteachers, and 610 Grade 1 teachers. The sample size was 6 CSOs, 52 Headteachers, and 61 Grade 1 teachers. A saturated sampling technique was used to select all the 52 headteachers from 52 schools. Simple random sampling was used to select the schools and CSOs. A purposive sampling technique was used to select Grade 1 teachers in Kericho County. Data was collected using interview schedules, questionnaires, and an observation schedule. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics in the form of percentages, means, and standard deviation, while inferential statistics were correlated using Pearson product-moment correlation. Qualitative data were analysed thematically. The attitude of teachers had a positive impact on CBC implementation, with a correlation of 0.560 and a calculated value of 0.00 for the headteachers and 0.284 with a calculated value of 0.032 for Grade 1 teachers. The results of this study are important for the successful adoption of the competency-based program through the participation of education stakeholders.

scholarly journals Trends of Students’ Participation in Science and Technology Bachelor Degree Programmes in Public Universities, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Bernard Wasilwa Wanyama ◽  
Daniel N. Sifuna ◽  
Maurice I. Makatiani
Keyword(s):  
Public Universities ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Developmental Needs ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Support Programme ◽  
Admission Policies ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Despite the government commitment to the implementation of admission policies targeting increasing the proportion of all students studying science-related programmes at Bachelors’ level, only 29% of students were studying a course in Science and Technology by the year 2016. Such scenario implies that the country is seriously lagging behind in the realization of Kenya Education Sector Support Programme (KESSP I) participation target of 50%. The purpose of this study was to explore the gaps which existed in the stated government policies designed to guide admission to science and technology bachelor’s degree programmes and their actual practice during implementation. The study employed descriptive survey design and purposive sampling technique to select three Public Universities, 12 HoDs, 24 lecturers, and three Academic Registrars. Documentary analysis and interview schedules were utilized to collect data. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically and reported in form of tables, quotations and narrations while quantitative data was analyzed by use of frequencies, percentages, means, pie charts and bar graphs. It was established that enrolment stood at 41%, graduation at 23% and Universities had prioritized 55.2% of their programmes in the same area. The study concludes that Universities should balance enrolment in science and technology and non-sciences and programmes have to be clearly aligned to the developmental needs of the country.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Educational Stakeholders Regarding the Effects of Financial Mismanagement on Physical Facilities in Secondary Schools In Gucha District, Kenya

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Osiri Mobegi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Educational Stakeholders ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The government of Kenya allocates between 35 to 40 percent of the total budget to education. It is essential that public funds be directed effectively and used for the purposes for which they are allocated for. This study was therefore set to establish the perceptions of stakeholders on the effect of financial mismanagement on physical facilities in public secondary schools in Gucha district. The study employed a descriptive survey design. The study population consisted of 126 headteachers, 126 heads of departments, 126 Board of governors‟ chairpersons, 126 bursars, 1011 teachers, and 10 quality assurance officers. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 5 boarding schools, 37 day schools, 42 headteachers, 42 Bursars, 42 heads of departments, 42 BOG chairpersons, 337 teachers while purposive sampling was used to select 10 quality assurance and standards officers. Data was collected by the use of questionnaire, interviews schedule, Focus group discussions and observation forms. Data collected were analyzed using both Quantitative and qualitative methods. The study established that financial mismanagement had adversely affected physical facilities. From the study it was concluded that mismanagement had affected the quality of education negatively. Based on the findings of the study it therefore emerged the need for financial training for all stakeholders involved in financial management directly and indirectly.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practice of solid waste disposal among residents of a selected community in Kano State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 3760
Author(s):  
Abuhuraira Ado Musa ◽  
Yusuf Muhammad Abdullahi ◽  
Maryam Dahiru Umar ◽  
Shehu Bello ◽  
Faisal Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Government

Background: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practice of solid waste disposal among residents of the Husuren-Kwari community in Kano, Nigeria.Methods: A non-experimental descriptive survey research design was adopted and data were obtained from June to October 2019. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 45 households as the samples. The data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed using a statistical package for social sciences software.Results: In this study, more than half (53.3%) of the respondents were ≥36 years and 80.0% of them were males. About 42.2% of the respondents had a secondary level of education and 44.4% of the respondents were farmers. Close nine-tenths (88.9%) of the respondents agreed that proper waste disposal is any means that we can get rid of unwanted materials and 84.4% know the local method of disposing of waste. Only 24.4% of the respondents were aware of the modern methods of solid waste disposal. Little above half (51.1%) of the respondents were using the burning method to dispose of the waste, and close to half (46.7%) of the respondents were dumping the waste in front of the house.Conclusions: The finding reported a poor level of knowledge, negative attitude, and poor level of practice regarding waste disposal among the people of this community. The government and non-governmental organizations should organize a massive campaign on the importance of proper waste disposal and to create awareness on proper waste disposal practices.

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