Social problems faced by non-resident undergraduate students of Kampala international university Western campus
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2008-01
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Kampala international international: College of Education, open and distance learning
Abstract
This study was designed to investigate the social problems that non-resident students of Kampala International University-Western Campus face in their places of residence during their course of study. The study targeted 169 out of 300 students, 10 out of 15 landlords and 5 out of 9 University administrators. The study set out to establish the suitability of accommodation facilities for non-resident students, the state of the prevailing feeding, health and sanitation conditions in and around residences and the social/behavioral problems which non-resident students of KIU-WC face. The study used a survey research design. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used in collecting and analyzing the data. Three research instruments were used in the study a questionnaire was used to collect information from students, the observation was used to assess the conditions in and around residences and interview was used to collect information from administrators and landlords. The instruments were administered to the respondents accordingly. Two research questions and one hypothesis were developed to guide the study and these were; are the accommodation facilities of the non-resident students suitable? What are the prevailing feeding, health and sanitation conditions in and around non-resident students' residences? There are no significant social/behavioral problems facing non-resident students of KIU-WC. The data collected was interpreted, discussed and analyzed using tables and percentages. Statistical analysis was also employed using the Chi- square(X2 )test. The findings of the study revealed that non-resident students reside in hostels and other rented rooms around Bushenyi Ishaka towns, majority of whom share rooms. Findings revealed that accommodation facilities are inadequate and lacking to cater for the needs of the students. It was found out that students were paying high rental charges. It was also found out that it was insecure for non- residents’ students to move to the University library back to their residences at night. The state of feeding, health and sanitation were found to be poor and lacking. It was revealed that some students took up to preparing their own meals but this was inconvenient as it interfered with their study programs. The poor and un hygiene sanitation facilities found in the places of residences posed a health hazard. The study revealed that cohabiting, drankardness, drug abuse, fighting and quarrels were common in non - resident students’ residences, especially those in a high sensitive health reproductive age. It also revealed difficulty for the University administration to enforce rules/regulations on the residence facilities since it does not have authority. The researcher recommended that; • The University administration should liase with the landlords to make sure that accommodation facilities are improved upon and minimal rental charges are paid. • The management should establish an intensive data base which will enable regular monitoring of feeding, health and sanitation situation regarding non-resident undergraduate students. • Effie should be made to ensure that singles sex hostels are put in place by landlords to address the issue of social/behavioral problems such as cohabiting, unwanted pregnancies, alcoholism and other sexual and social related risks among students.
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A dissertation submitted to the school of post graduate studies In partial fulfillment for the award of a degree of master Of education in educational management and Administration of Kampala international University
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Education management and administration, Social problems, Undergraduate students, Non-resident, Kampala international university