EFFECT OF COUNSELING SERVICES ON LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AMONG SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MUDUUMA SUB-COUNTY, MPIGI DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
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https://doi.org/10.51168/0w336g04Keywords:
Effect of counseling services, Life skills development, Muduuma Sub-County.Abstract
Background
The perception of guidance and counseling services and life skills enhancement in primary schools varies depending on the specific location. The study aims to assess the effect of counseling services on life skills development among selected secondary schools in Muduuma Sub-County, Mpigi District.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Qualitative component involved obtaining graphs, and charts. Simple Random Sampling and Purposive Sampling were used.
Results
The mean score for participants' belief in the benefits of guidance and counseling services for
personal development was M = 3.98 (SD = 1.165). The relatively low mean suggests a moderate level of Participants indicated a mean effectiveness score of M = 3.56 (SD = 1.156) for the guidance and counseling services' ability to address students' specific needs and concerns. The guidance and counseling sessions were reported as helpful in improving well-being and academic performance, with a mean score of M = 3.71 (SD = 1.024). Participants perceived the guidance and counseling services as providing valuable support in handling personal and social challenges, resulting in a mean score of M = 3.59 (SD = 1.042). The relatively low mean, Participants reported a positive impact of guidance and counseling services on their overall school experience, with a mean score of M = 3.61 (SD = 0.913). The mean likelihood score of recommending guidance and counseling services to other students was M = 3.76 (SD = 1.150).
ConclusionGuidance and counseling services positively impacted the overall school experience of students
RecommendationsThe Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development and the Ministries of Education must promote diverse counseling approaches within educational institutions.
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