The relationship between emotional abuse and pupils’ retention in UPE schools in Mityana district. A cross-sectional study.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51168/s2xp5353Keywords:
Child Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Mityana District, pupil’s retention in schoolAbstract
Background
Emotional abuse is the infliction of psychological harm, such as emotional mistreatment, humiliation, intimidation, and manipulation, on an individual. It encompasses behaviors that undermine a person’s self-worth and emotional stability, often resulting in long-term psychological consequences. This study examined the relationship between emotional abuse and pupils’ retention in UPE schools in Mityana District.
Methods
The study used a descriptive correlation and cross-sectional survey design. The study used primary seven pupils, teachers, and parents (school management committee members) as respondents. 123 respondents were selected from a population of 180 participants, who were selected from primary schools in Mityana District. These were selected using simple random sampling, convenience sampling, and purposive sampling techniques. The researcher used self-administered questionnaires and interview guides to collect primary data and a documentary review checklist for secondary data.
Results
Findings showed that the majority of the respondents were female (63.0%), belonged to the age range of 0-20 years (66.7%), were single (66.7%), and had a primary level of education (66.7%). Emotional abuse of pupils is school contributes to school drop outs in primary schools with a significant negative correlation (r=-0.451, 0.011) between emotional abuse and pupils’ retention in PUE schools in Mityana District.
Conclusions
There was a significant negative correlation between emotional abuse and pupils’ retention in PUE schools in Mityana District; hence, emotional abuse is fairly common in Mityana District and forces pupils to leave primary schools. Generally, Child abuse in the form of emotional abuse has a negative impact on school enrolments in Mityana District.
Recommendations
Schools should establish counseling services within UPE schools to provide emotional support to students. Trained professionals should be available to listen, support, and guide students who have experienced abuse, helping them navigate their emotions and recover from trauma.
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