Daystar University

Psychological Effects in relation to Social Networking Usage among Daystar University Students

Authors: Sharleen W. Karanja, Susan Muringi and Jared Menecha Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University, P.O. Box 44400-00100 Nairobi Author E-mail address: wakonyosharleen@gmail.com Abstract The use of social media sites has revolutionised global communication. However; it has brought with it profound side effects that include addiction amongst other psychological problems. This study set out to establish […]

Emotional Intelligence in Relation to Gender among Secondary School Students in Athi-river Sub-County, Kenya

Authors: Rose Ngondi 1, Lincoln Khasakhala 2, Philemon Yugi 3 1Department of Counselling Psychology, Daystar University P.O Box 44400 -00100, Nairobi – Kenya Email: rosekngondi@gmail.com 2Department of Psychiatric, University of Nairobi P.O Box 19676 -00202, Nairobi – Kenya Email: Lincoln.khasakhala@uonbi.ac.ke 3Department of Development Studies, Daystar University P.O Box 44400-00100, Nairobi – Kenya Email. pyugi@daystar.ac.ke Abstract […]

Psychosocial Risk Factors for Suicidal Behavior among Adolescents in Informal Settlements of Nairobi County, Kenya

Priscilla Mugambi, Alice Munene and Mary Mogute Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University Email: priscillawmugambi@daystar.ac.ke Abstract Suicidal Behavior (SB) is a precursor to eventual death by suicide. Hence, in suicide preventive effort there’s the need for accurate identification of those at risk. The main objective of this study was to assess the psychosocial risk factors […]

Factors Associated with Pornographic Materials Use among Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(1), 2019 Authors: Michael Njeru1, Solomon Nzyuko (Ph.D)2 and Stephen Ndegwa (Ph.D)3 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University P. O. Box 44400 – 00100, Nairobi – Kenya Email: njerumik2@gmail.com 2Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University P. O. Box 44400 – 00100, Nairobi – Kenya Email: snzyuko@daystar.ac.ke 3Department […]

Prevalence and Severity of PTSD among Children in Children’s Homes in Nyeri County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(1), 2019 Authors: Peter Maina1, Alice Munene (Ph.D)2 and Sylvia Tuikong (Ph.D)3 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University P.O. Box 288, Nyeri, Kenya Email: wachirampeter20@gmail.com 2Daystar University, P.O Box 444-00100. Nairobi, Kenya. Email: amunene@daystar.ac.ke 3Daystar University, P.O Box 444-00100. Nairobi, Kenya. Email: amunene@daystar.ac.ke Abstract A vast majority […]