The effect of single motherhood families on child upbringing in Uganda: a case of Katabi town council Wakiso district.

Ainemukama, Irene Eguny

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dc.contributor.author	Ainemukama, Irene Eguny
dc.date.accessioned	2025-04-29T10:23:49Z
dc.date.available	2025-04-29T10:23:49Z
dc.date.issued	2024-10
dc.identifier.uri	https://pub.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1314
dc.description	A Dissertation Submitted to the School of Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology of Nkumba University	en_US
dc.description.abstract	The study investigated the effect of single motherhood on child upbringing in Uganda, focusing on Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District. It was guided by three objectives: examining the effect of divorced motherhood on child upbringing in Katabi Town Council, analyzing the effect of unmarried motherhood on child upbringing in Katabi Town Council, and assessing the effect of widowed motherhood on child upbringing in Katabi Town Council. This study used a descriptive correlational design with a study population of 200 individuals and a sample comprised of 127 respondents. Data were collected using self administered questionnaires and interview guides. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The correlation findings revealed that divorced motherhood was strongly and positively related to child upbringing (r = 0.756); unmarried motherhood exhibited a strong and positive relationship with child upbringing (r = 0.822), whereas widowed motherhood exhibited a strong and positive relationship with child upbringing (r = 0.736). Regression analysis results also revealed that single motherhood (divorced, unmarried, and widowed) has a significant and positive effect on child upbringing with net relationships (β = 0.43, β = 0.31, and β = 0.39, respectively). It is recommended that local government authorities, in collaboration with non-governmental organizations, establish programs to provide financial support to single mothers in Katabi Town Council. This can be in the form of cash transfers, microfinance initiatives, or vocational training programs to empower these mothers to generate income and improve their living standards. Additionally, local government authorities should work with community leaders and organizations to promote social support and inclusion for single mothers. This can be achieved through awareness campaigns, community dialogues, and support groups that challenge negative stereotypes and promote acceptance and respect for diverse family forms.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Nkumba University	en_US
dc.subject	Single motherhood families	en_US
dc.subject	Child upbringing	en_US
dc.subject	Uganda	en_US
dc.subject	Katabi town council Wakiso district	en_US
dc.title	The effect of single motherhood families on child upbringing in Uganda: a case of Katabi town council Wakiso district.	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US