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Page 1 of 10At 28, Facing the Family Meeting: A Critical Interrogation of Uganda’s Universal Primary Education in an Era of Transitional Expectations
This study critically examined Uganda's Universal Primary Education (UPE) policy after 28 years of implementation, investigating the extent to which its performance, quality, and outcomes aligne…
MJAARBeyond the "Mixture for Disaster": A Public Health Analysis of Lifestyle Choices among University-Going Women in Uganda
Background: University-going women in Uganda face multiple lifestyle-related health risks that emerge from complex interactions between socioeconomic constraints, campus environments, cultural influe…
MJAARBeyond the Dichotomy: The Imperative of Reconciling Kohlberg’s Moral Development with Social Cohesion Theory
This study examined the relationship between Kohlberg's moral development theory and social cohesion theory, addressing a critical gap in understanding how individual moral reasoning intersects …
MJAARBridening the Focus: Moving Beyond Pregnancy Prevention to Comprehensive Sexual Health Skills for University Women in Uganda
University women in Uganda continue to face multiple sexual and reproductive health challenges despite ongoing efforts primarily focused on pregnancy prevention. This study aimed to broaden the under…
MJAARNurturing Purposeful Entrepreneurs: A Dual-Curriculum Model for Guiding Ugandan Teens Beyond Academic and Societal Pressures
Background: Uganda's youth face mounting pressures from examination-focused education systems and societal expectations that prioritize traditional career paths while undervaluing entrepreneursh…
MJAARReconciling Nature and Equality: A Platonic Examination of Social Justice through the Lens of Justice Tuburya
This mixed-methods study examined whether Platonic conceptions of natural difference and functional specialization could be reconciled with contemporary social justice commitments to equality through…
MJAARSurvival Sex and its Cost to Education: An Analysis of Secondary Schoolgirls' Transactional Sex for Basic Needs in Soroti City, Uganda
Background: In Soroti City, Uganda, secondary schoolgirls increasingly engage in transactional sex as a survival mechanism to meet basic needs and educational expenses, yet the prevalence, drivers, a…
MJAARSurviving the Statistics: Unraveling the Livelihood Strategies in Uganda's Informal Economy
This study examined the livelihood strategies employed by workers in Uganda's informal economy, where approximately 90% of the workforce operates with limited institutional support and high econ…
MJAARThe Dialectic of the Social and the Self: Reconciling Cohesion and Self-Actualization in Sociological Theory
The tension between social cohesion and individual self-actualization represents a foundational dialectic in sociological theory, with classical and contemporary perspectives often treating these as …
MJAARThe Double-Edged Sword of Memory: Integrating Recollection with Present-Moment Awareness for Psychological Well-Being
Background: Memory recollection and present-moment awareness represent fundamental yet seemingly contradictory temporal orientations that influence psychological well-being. While extensive research …
MJAARThe Effect Of Government Funding On The Quality Of Education In Secondary Schools In Buyende District, Uganda.
The study examined the effect of government funding on the quality of education in secondary schools in Buyende District, Uganda. A cross-sectional survey design was employed with 120 respondents inc…
MJAARThe Effect Of Private Sector Funding On The Quality Of Education In Secondary Schools In Buyende District, Uganda.
The study examined the effect of private sector funding on the quality of education in secondary schools in Buyende District, Uganda. A cross-sectional survey design was employed with a sample of 120…