Child Abuse on Psycho-Socio Wellbeing of Children in Bufujja Kachonga Town Council, Butaleja District
| dc.contributor.author | David Senda | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-13T12:59:19Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-13T12:59:19Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-07-29 | |
| dc.description | Undergraduate Research | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research report was undertaken to examine child abuse on psycho-socio wellbeing of children in Bufujja Kachonga Town Council, Butaleja district. It was guided by three objectives; to assess the levels of child abuse on the psycho-socio wellbeing of children in Bufujja Kachonga Town Council, to assess the effects of child abuse on psycho-socio wellbeing of children in Bufujja Kachonga Town Council, to find out the intervtions of child abuse on the psycho-socio wellbeing of children in Bufujja Kachonga Town Council. The researcher used a sample size of 63 respondents and used questionnaires and interview guide to collect data and later the data was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Results of the first objective showed that levels of childabuse has a significant effect on psycho-socio wellbeing of children in Bufujja Kachonga Town Council. Supported by the following responses; 62% were positive to the statement that children raised in stable two-parent families tend to have better psycho-socio outcomes compared to those in single-parent or disrupted families; 61% of the respondents were positive to the statement that affects of child abuse, such as high conflict, poor communication, or inconsistent routines, can increase the risk of psycho-socio problems in children. Results of the second objective revealed that effects of childabuse has a significant effect on psycho-socio wellbeing of children in Bufujja Kachonga Town Council. Supported by the following responses; 56% of the respondents were positive to the statement that affects of child abuse can lead to parents being less responsive and emotionally available, which restricts children's ability to regulate their own emotions, 80% of the respondents were positive to the statement that high levels of stress can impair parents' abilities to implement consistent discipline strategies and provide an emotionally stable environment, leading to disruptive behaviors in children. Results of the third objective showed that strategies of childabuse has a significant effect on psycho-socio wellbeing of children in Bufujja Kachonga Town Council. 62% forming the majority of respondents were positive to the statement that children may struggle to develop necessary emotional skills, such as empathy and emotion regulation. The government should encourage parents to take care of themselves by prioritizing their physical and mental health. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/1676 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | Child Abuse on Psycho-Socio Wellbeing of Children in Bufujja Kachonga Town Council, Butaleja District | |
| dc.type | Thesis |