Bachelor Degree in Counselling and Guidance

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Browsing Bachelor Degree in Counselling and Guidance by Subject "Academic Performance"

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    The effect of drug abuse on academic performance of students in Masaka town secondary school, Masaka town
    (Kampala International University, Colleges of Humanities and Social sciences, 2010-09) Dick, Atubasiise
    The study examined the effect of drug abuse on the academic performance of students in Masaka Town senior secondary school Masaka municipality, specifically the study intended to (i) identify the sources of the drugs in Masaka Municipality, (ii) to examine the level of drug abuse of students in Masaka Town Secondary school and (iii) to establish the relationship between drug abuse and performance of students in Masaka Town Secondary school. This study employed a cross sectional survey design and used a population of all teacher in the study schools out of whom a sample of 18 teacher who were selected using random sampling. Data were collected using researcher questionnaires. The study found out that, there is evidence of drug abuse. Sources were identified as local brews, agents, local kiosk, and within the school. The reasons for drug abuse are peer pressure, poverty, parental influence and medical advice. The study also found out that there is accessibility of guidance services for the students and that drug abuse effect student’s academic performance. From these findings appropriate conclusions and recommendations were given. The recommendations include; Parents should be good role models by not taking cigarettes and brews before their children as their children are likely to imitate them. Teachers should keep learners busy with academic activities so they do not engage in drug taking. Parents should fully support their children by providing all their basic needs as this will help keep off drugs and teachers and parents should direct learners to influence one another positively and discourage only learners who try to influence another negatively. The learners should be sensitized. The learners should be sensitized on the bad effects of drug abuse.
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    The Effects of Drug Abuse on Academic Performance of Secondary Students in Koboko District Town Council
    (Kampala International University, bachelors degree in Guidance and counselling, 2010-08) Afsa, Apayi
    The study dwelled into the effect of drug abuse on the academic performance of secondary students. It was carried out in Koboko District Town Council among the schools of Day Star, Modern and Town College. The study utilized the students of different schools with a major aim of determining the effect of drug abuse on academic performance. The study appreciated the role played by other people toward the study by reviewing their work and it is believed that the study is useful to the students, teachers and school administrators and the country at large. Descriptive design was employed and the researcher made questionnaire to collect the intended information, the data was analyzed by use of frequency tables, which made work more easy for the researcher.
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    The Impact of Child Abuse on Academic Performance Among Pupils in Primary Schools in Kiruhura District, Buremba Sub County
    (Kampala International University, Colleges of Humanities and Social sciences, 2014-12) Mwebaze, Paddy
    The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between child abuse and academic performance of pupils in primary schools and suggest remedies to this problem. The study was guided by three specific objectives and these included; i) to find out the causes of child abuse in Buremba sub county ii) to find out how child abuse affects academic performance of pupils and ii), to establish the relationship between child abuse and academic performance of pupils in primary schools of Buremba sub county. The study employed a descriptive correlation design that used questionnaires methods of data collection and a sample size of 80 respondents was used. The study findings revealed that inadequate protection was the leading cause of child abuse in Buremba Sub County. According to respondents, the protection needs of Buremba sub county s, regardless of whether they remain at home, are on the move, or relocate, remain an urgent concern. The current justice system in Buremba Sub County particularly in ensuring the protection of children against human rights abuses is grossly inadequate. Economic pressures and poverty have increased child abuse in Buremba Sub County. Interviews with the religious leaders confirmed that forced and early child marriages have largely been motivated by lack of economic resources and have led to the increased vulnerability of the girl-child to child abuse.