Browsing by Author "Stephen Asatsa, PhD"

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    Posttraumatic Growth as a Multidimensional Buffer to Severe Death Anxiety: A case of Survivors of the Garissa University Terrorist Attack, Kenya
    (ResearchGate, 2021-10) Stephen Asatsa, PhD
    The subject of death remains uncomfortable across many cultures globally. Exposure to one’s own death could trigger severe existential anxiety which has been widely seen as negative. However there is emerging evidence that death anxiety has the potential to bring about positive transformation that could act as a protective factor to future threat to life. This study sought to examine the positive outcomes of death anxiety among survivors of the Garissa University terrorist attack. The study employed the mixed methods sequential explanatory design by combining survey and phenomenological research designs. A sample of 257 participants was selected using simple random sampling, extreme case sampling and automatic inclusion sampling techniques. Data were collected using the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) and in-depth interviews. The findings of the study established that three years after the life threatening experience of the terrorist attack, survivors reported significant shift in their world view. Specifically survivors reported increased self-esteem, improved self-efficacy, increased altruistic behavior, spiritual growth and improved interpersonal relationship. This was corroborated by high means on the posttraumatic growth dimensions: Relating to others (3.828), new possibilities (3.699), personal strength (3.789), spiritual change (4.00) and appreciation of life (3.611). The study recommends focus on posttraumatic growth as s strategy for management of death anxiety resulting from experience of life threatening events.
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    Relationship between Attachment Styles and Delinquent Behaviour among Adolescents in Foster Care Centers in Nairobi Kenya
    (International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2022-09) Nyambega Lilian Nyaboke; Stephen Asatsa, PhD; Peter Koros, PhD
    The purpose of this study was to examine attachment styles and delinquent behaviours of children brought up in foster care centers in Njiru Ward, Kasarani Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following research questions: What are the attachment styles and delinquent behavior patterns among foster children in Njiru Ward? What is the relationship between attachment styles and delinquency among foster children in Njiru Ward, Kasarani Sub-County? This study was informed by the Attachment Theory, Sub-culture and differential opportunity theories. A descriptive cross-sectional survey research design was used in this study. The target population included 19 foster care centers in Njiru Ward, with a total population of 1,117 and a sample of 336 (318 children, caretakers, and 6 directors) was selected for the study. Proportionate random sampling technique was used to select the children whereas purposive sampling was used for selecting the caretakers and directors in the foster care centers. The data was collected using questionnaires. Quantitative and qualitative approaches of analysis were used in the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analysing quantitative data. The study established that there was a statistical significant relationship between attachment styles and delinquent behaviour among children in foster homes in Njiru Ward. The study recommends assessment of attachment styles in children with delinquent problems to aid in understanding and establishing holistic correctional measures.
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    Relationship between Parenting Styles and Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Public and Private Schools in Lamu County, Kenya
    (International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2022-03) Pauline Mumina; Stephen Asatsa, PhD; Carolyne L.A Onyango
    This study aimed at investigating the relationship between parenting styles and academic performance of secondary school students in public and private schools in Lamu County, Kenya. The study employed an embedded mixed-method study design by combining correlational survey and phenomenological research designs. The study was informed by Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development. The target population was 648 Form two students and 25 headteachers. A sample of 247 students was selected using simple random sampling and 8 head teachers were selected through convenience sampling. The study used questionnaires, interview schedule, and document analyses to collect data. Quantitative data were analyzed using Pearson’s product-moment correlation analysis while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that there is a non– significant weak negative relationship between authoritarian parenting style, authorititatve parenting style and academic performance of secondary school students. The study further established a negative significant relationship between permissive and uninvolved parenting styles and academic performance. The study recommended that Schools should organize forums for parents to enlighten them on parenting to address the gap existing in parenting. Such forums will enable parents to be warm, responsive, present, supportive and responsible to their children and in this process, embrace authoritative parenting which will enhance their children’s academic performance.
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    THE ROLE OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE RITES ON MARITAL STABILITY: A CASE OF THE ABAGUSII PEOPLE, KENYA
    (ResearchGate, 2022-10) Esther Kerebi Nyamache; Stephen Asatsa, PhD
    The major purpose of this study was to explore the role of African traditional marriage rites on marital stability; in a case study of the Abagusii ethnic community from Kisii and Nyamira counties, Kenya. The study was based on the Symbolic Interactionism (SI) theory of Social Psychology and adopted the use of narrative qualitative research methods. The study facilitated the gathering of data of narratives related to culture and the rituals with regard to the marriage of the Abagusii ethnic community. The qualitative study used a focus group of 12 elderly people from the Gusii community who were selected through purposeful and snowball sampling. Research instruments included interview schedules, the data was then analysed using qualitative within the purview of the research questions and the marriage rites themes. Focus group discussions were used to identify issues and interpretations. A discussion guide was used to ask general questions. The qualitative study findings indicated that various Kisii traditional marriage rites were practised to sustain marital stability. These include initiation and mentorship into adulthood, courtship, aided partner search, in-laws’ visitations, introduction ceremonies, payment of bridal wealth, wrestling matches, weddings and post-wedding marriage rituals. Finally, the qualitative study found out that traditional marriage rites are believed to circumvent divorce and contribute to marital stability. Marriage sustainability was through celebrations and communal support. The study recommends that there is a need to revive the African traditional marriage practices and marriage therapists can incorporate this perspective during marital counselling sessions.