Students perceptions of guidance and counseling service: a case of Kampala International University, Kansanga, Makindye Division
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2009-07
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Kampala International University; College of Humanities and Social Science
Abstract
This study was carried out on the "Students Perception of Guidance and Counseling Service' at Kampala International University - Kansanga. Its specific aims were to establish the Students' perception to guidance and counseling, to identify the need for guidance and Counseling, to find out the problems faced in guidance and counseling services with their possible solutions. To clearly grasp the problem of the study, a review of literature on the specific objectives was done. The study used a descriptive exploratory design in which both qualitative and quantitative methods were observed from 60 respondents who included. 15 lecturers, 5 counselors and 40 students by help of questionnaires and interview guide. The study established the perception of guidance and counseling to be cultural based, according to counselor preference and also on preferred method of counseling. Various circumstances such as overcoming; bereavement, anger, depression, post trauma, war atrocities among others led to a need of guidance and counseling, yet problems such as counselor's attributes, confidentiality, trust and confidentiality of clients m counselor, lack of background knowledge of client, relationship between counselor and client and finally competence of counselor were established where solutions to the problems were suggested to be; counselor modification of emphatic responses, counselors seeking personal counseling, adopt strategies and guidelines for development, analyzing individual and cultural difference and finally research on background of client. The study recommended that the University/Counselors/Students should; The researcher recommended that; offer a confidential and nonjudgmental place in which to talk confidential issues; take up to counseling sessions themselves and open up a database for all students' background; seek relief from other people's physical and emotional support; not bottle up feelings; not let embarrassment stop them from giving others as well as themselves the chance to talk; express their needs clearly and honestly to friends, family and counselors.
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A research report submitted to the Faculty of Education as partial fulfillment of the Award of Bachelor of Guidance and Counseling of Kampala International University
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Students perceptions, Guidance and counseling service, Kampala International University, Kansanga, Uganda