Browsing by Author "Mungai, Martha Mwihaki"

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    Relationship between Physical Abuse and Social Behavior of Children in Juvenile Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
    (AJOEI, 2024-11) Mungai, Martha Mwihaki; Ndirangu, Simon
    Purpose: The study aimed to examine the significant relationship between physical abuse and the social behavior of children in juvenile schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. Research Methodology: The target population comprised 2,500 children in juvenile schools within Kiambu County. Utilizing Yamane's formula, a sample of 344 children was selected through simple random sampling from various juvenile schools. Data was gathered using questionnaires. A pilot study was conducted with 19 respondents from Kabete Rehabilitation Center, which was excluded from the final analysis. The study employed descriptive statistics (percentages, frequency, mean, and standard deviation) for variable description and inferential statistics, including Pearson Correlation and regression analysis, to examine the nature of the relationship between the variables. Findings: The study revealed a strong, positive, and significant relationship between physical abuse and social behavior among children in juvenile schools in Kiambu County, Kenya (r = .856, p = 0.000) at p < 0.05. The hypothesis stating there was no significant relationship was rejected, indicating that an increase in physical abuse correlates with decreased social behavior among the children. Conclusion: The findings highlight the detrimental impact of physical abuse on the social behavior of children in juvenile institutions, emphasizing the urgent need for interventions. Recommendation: The study recommends that parents and caregivers adopt positive disciplining methods to prevent child abuse. This can be achieved through effective monitoring, reinforcement of positive social behaviors, and prioritizing open communication.
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    Relationship between Selected Forms of Child Abuse and Social Behaviour in Selected Juvenile Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2025-04) Mungai, Martha Mwihaki
    Kiambu County has been witnessing a rise in offenses committed by juvenile children. The highest numbers of recorded cases are committed by young school children (KNBS, 2019). Likewise, abuse of children is a concern among the Kenyan communities. The objective of this study was to examine and determine whether different types of child abuse had a significant relationship with social behaviours of children in selected juvenile schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. Specifically, it assessed whether physical, emotional, and sexual abuse significantly influenced social behavior. The study was anchored on Social Disorganization Theory and General Strain Theory. A correlational research design was adopted, targeting 2,500 children in juvenile schools. Using Yamane’s formula, a sample of 344 children was selected through simple random sampling. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires. A pilot study involving 19 respondents from Kabete Rehabilitation Center was conducted but excluded from the main study. In analyzing data, the study applied descriptive statistics to describe the variables and inferential statistics to tell the nature of relationship between the variables. Descriptive statistics applied were percentages, frequency, mean as well as standard deviation. To test the hypotheses the researcher used Pearson Correlation and regression analysis. Findings revealed that child abuse was highly prevalent in juvenile schools, with physical abuse (54.01%–96.91%), emotional abuse (54.32%–82.41%), and sexual abuse (50.62%–78.46%). All three forms of abuse were found to have a strong, positive, and significant relationship with lower-scale social behavior. The study concluded that physical, emotional and sexual abuses are commonly experienced by children in juvenile schools and that the physical, emotional and sexual abuse on children may make them vulnerable to lower scale social behaviours. The study recommended adoption of positive discipline strategies and caregivers’ empowerment through psychoeducation and sound policies.