Conflict and students’ attrition in secondary schools in Magwi county, eastern Equatoria state, South Sudan
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2012-07
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Kampala international international: College Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The study was concerned with conflict on students’ attrition in secondary Schools in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, and South Sudan. The study was guided by 4 objectives; Determining the profile of the respondents, the level of conflict, The level of students’ attrition and the relationship between conflict and students’ attrition in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State. The study applied descriptive co relational survey design using quantitative approach to derive meaning from quantitative data generated. The main research instrument used to obtain data during the study was Likert scale questionnaire researcher made to suit the objectives of the study. Data collection was guided by the research questions and objectives. A total of 156 respondents were used. Results from the study and analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between level of conflict and students’ attrition in secondary schools. Revelations from the study indicated that there is low level of conflict in the secondary school in Magwi County, there is low level of students’ attrition in this division and there is a strong positive correlation between conflict and students’ attrition. The study further recommended that The Head teachers should enhance professionalism in dealing with causes of conflict. The Head teachers should enhance effective communication with all stakeholders in the school to minimize causes of conflict. The Head teachers should identify causes of conflict in schools and curb them to minimize various forms of conflict that may ensue.
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A thesis dissertation presented to the school of postgraduate studies and research Kampala international university Kampala, Uganda in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of masters in conflict resolution
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Conflict Resolution and peace building, Conflict, Students’ attrition, Secondary schools