Department of Psychology and Communication Technologyhttps://karuspace.karu.ac.ke/handle/20.500.12092/18982024-03-28T17:28:58Z2024-03-28T17:28:58ZAssessment of the Contribution of Various Family Structures on Juvenile Delinquency in Embu County, KenyaMiruka, Florence GesareThuku, PaulineOsamba, Joshiahttps://karuspace.karu.ac.ke/handle/20.500.12092/29892023-11-21T00:00:39Z2023-08-01T00:00:00ZAssessment of the Contribution of Various Family Structures on Juvenile Delinquency in Embu County, Kenya
Miruka, Florence Gesare; Thuku, Pauline; Osamba, Joshia
Juvenile delinquency has been on the increase all over the world. Research has established a positive correlation between juvenile delinquency and family violence. However, few studies have assessed the relationship between the various family types and juvenile delinquency in Kenya, hence the need for this study. A descriptive survey research design that employed quantitative techniques was utilized. The target population was 360 juvenile delinquents in Embu County. Using Krejcie and Morgan’s Table for Determining Sample Size from a Given Population, a sample size of 176 respondents was arrived at. Simple random sampling was used to select the respondents. A questionnaire with both open and closed ended questions was utilized in data collection. Cronbach’s Alpha measured the instrument's reliability. A reliability coefficient of 0.805 was achieved indicating that the instrument was reliable. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 26. Data was described using frequencies and percentages. ANOVA was conducted in hypothesis testing and found a significant relationship between family structure and juvenile delinquency. The type of family in which a child was born and bred determines so much whom he becomes in adulthood. Most juvenile delinquents grew up in dysfunctional families characterized by violence, lacking role models from whom the children were to emulate. This study recommends the formulation of parental education programmes to sensitize parents on the role of family in addressing juvenile delinquency. Family being the smallest unit from whence community sprung, there is need to strengthen families of whatever type.
Contribution of Various Family Structures on Juvenile Delinquency in Embu County, Kenya
2023-08-01T00:00:00ZThe Role of The Media In The Management Of Pandemic Situations In Africa.Macharia, Juliet W.https://karuspace.karu.ac.ke/handle/20.500.12092/29872023-11-21T00:00:38Z2023-03-22T00:00:00ZThe Role of The Media In The Management Of Pandemic Situations In Africa.
Macharia, Juliet W.
This chapter discusses the role of the media in the management of pandemic situations in Africa. Examples from various African countries such as Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania are examined to highlight the actual situation. Communication and health communication theories discussed are: Theory of Reasoned Action, Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Protection Motivation Theory. The role the media (Newspapers, magazines, radio, television and social media networks) have played in persuading people to accept to be vaccinated and to wear masks is discussed. Studies conducted in Africa reveal that different countries have had to deal with different reactions towards COVID-19 communication. Studies reviewed from other continents show that what is applicable there can also work in Africa. African, Chinese and Iranian examples are discussed to prove that the above-named theories can also be applied in Africa to persuade people to maintain COVID-19 protocols and to accept to be vaccinated. Social media users communicated COVID-19 messages but most of them have participated more in spreading misinformation and propaganda about COVID-19 just as it happened during the Ebola pandemic in West Africa.
The Role of the Media in the Management of Pandemic Situations in Africa
2023-03-22T00:00:00ZCharacterization of Juvenile Offenders in Rehabilitation Schools in KenyaGithui, Peter N.Ndegwa, Lucy W.Njoka, Johannes N.https://karuspace.karu.ac.ke/handle/20.500.12092/29712023-11-21T00:00:29Z2023-05-01T00:00:00ZCharacterization of Juvenile Offenders in Rehabilitation Schools in Kenya
Githui, Peter N.; Ndegwa, Lucy W.; Njoka, Johannes N.
A sample of 457 juvenile offenders aged 11 to 17 years comprising of 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls participated in the study. The adjudicated low-risk juvenile offences included truancy (12.9%), begging, loitering and child prostitution (16.1%), larceny (16.5%), drug and alcohol-related offences (18.0%). The high risk juvenile offences included murder and manslaughter (4.5%), rape (6.9%), robbery (16.8%), assault (20.8%), burglary (19.3%), gang violence (11.4%) and drug and alcohol-related crime (20.3%). There were statistically significant differences among juvenile offenders in rehabilitation schools by age (F = 22.44; df =1; p = 0.04), education (F = 3247.517; df =1; p = 0.000) and exposure to low-risk offences (F = 112.36; df =1; p = 0.000). However, males and females did not differ in their criminogenic disposition (F = 0.0007; df =1; p = 0.98). It was recommended that Juvenile delinquency should be mitigated through effective school-based prevention programmes in Kenya.
Characterization Juvenile offenders
2023-05-01T00:00:00ZEffects of the challenges facing re-entry of women ex-offenders in Nyeri County, KenyaMuthee, John MbaiAdeli, M.Barasa, Francis O.https://karuspace.karu.ac.ke/handle/20.500.12092/28502023-04-25T00:00:18Z2020-07-01T00:00:00ZEffects of the challenges facing re-entry of women ex-offenders in Nyeri County, Kenya
Muthee, John Mbai; Adeli, M.; Barasa, Francis O.
The comparative rate of women entering the formal correctional system and serving custodial sentences, both in prison and prison remand awaiting trial, is on the increase. This is accompanied by a similarly increasing number of women eventually exiting prisons annually. This study investigated the challenges influencing reentry of women ex-offenders in Nyeri County, Kenya. The study specifically investigated the effects of not addressing the challenges identified for women returning from prison in Nyeri County especially challenges connected to housing, employment, relationships, drug, and substance abuse as well as mental health after incarceration. This was a qualitative study adopting a phenomenological design. The site and respondents were purposively selected with snowballing being used to select the respondents to the point of saturation. This study made use of 41 women ex-convicts, 3 FGDs, and 9 key informants. Data were collected by use of semi-structured interview schedules. Results indicated that ex-offenders face various challenges upon release from prison. The effects of these challenges when not addressed the impact the individual self, their family, the community, and predisposed the ex-convicts to a high propensity for recidivism. Based on the findings it is suggested that the use of community corrections, adjusting prison training to market needs, and the use of victim-offender mediation can be better alternatives to incarceration.
challenges facing re-entry of women ex-offenders
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