Massification and Employability of University Graduates in Kenya

Wilberforce Njeru — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Massification is a significant enrolment of students in universities over available resources. Kenya has expanded student enrollment in universities beyond the available educational resources, thus raising quality concerns. Quality of education in the universities is related to the judicious use of resources in the institutions, that is, efficiency in the university system. Quality of education enhances efficiency in the university education system and the economy. This study evaluated the impact of massification on external efficiency in universities in Kenya. It sought to determine its impact on the employability of graduates in public and private universities in Kenya. The study adopted a causal-comparative research survey design. The population of the study was 194,852 respondents consisting of 190,674 students and 4,178 lecturers in the eight randomly sampled universities in Kenya. A sample of 437 respondents consisting of 409 students and 12 lecturers from four public and four private universities in Kenya were proportionally derived, and 16 heads of academic departments were selected for the study through a simple random sampling technique. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. According to the findings, students’ questionnaires had a reliability coefficient index of 0.854, and lecturers’ questionnaires had a reliability coefficient index of 0.766, which were deemed reliable, being on the threshold at 0.7 Cronbach Alpha coefficient index. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study showed no significant statistical difference in the impact of massification on external efficiency between public and private universities in Kenya. University graduates face uncertainties about employment after graduation. The study recommends that universities encourage labor market surveys to match their courses to improve the employability of university graduates.

A Conceptual Approach to Integrating Multidimensional Theories in Psychological Interventions for Schizophrenia

Aline Kandeleni Masika — Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that affects thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Traditional treatments often focus mainly on biological factors like brain chemistry and medication. However, this approach does not consider a person as a whole; it overlooks the other vital aspects in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Research shows that psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors also play a key role in recovery. Thus, a more holistic approach is needed to improve treatment outcomes. This paper explores how integrating biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual perspectives can enhance psychological interventions for Schizophrenia. It highlights the importance of treating the whole person rather than just focusing on symptoms. It reviews existing theories and research on Schizophrenia and combines insights from different fields to create a more complete treatment approach. Also, it argues that using a Bio-Psycho-Socio-Cultural-Spiritual (BPSS) model helps improve treatment by addressing multiple aspects of a person’s life. The biological factors (such as medication) are combined with psychological therapies, social support, cultural understanding, and spiritual well-being. This approach leads to better treatment engagement, reduced symptoms, and improved quality of life. The holistic approach to schizophrenia treatment can lead to a better recovery-oriented approach.

ShahidiHub International Journal of Education, Humanities & Social Science

Massification and Employability of University Graduates in Kenya

A Conceptual Approach to Integrating Multidimensional Theories in Psychological Interventions for Schizophrenia