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Socio-Demographic Differences in Subjective Well-Being among Students in Faith-Based Secondary Schools in Kiminini Sub County, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya

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  • Philomena Momanyi Moraa

    (Masters’ Students, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Tangaza University College, Karen, Nairobi)

  • Ignatius Musambai

    (Masters’ Students, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Tangaza University College, Karen, Nairobi)

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The study sought to investigate socio-demographic differences in subjective well-being among secondary students from faith-based schools in Kiminini Sub-County, Kenya. A quantitative research design was used for data collection and analysis. The study used a correlational research survey. A sample size of 401 participants was determined using Yamane (1967) formula. Simple random and stratified proportionate sampling methods were employed to select participants for the study. SPSS Version 23 was utilized to analyze the data, which included descriptive and inferential statistics. The Religious/Coping Theory and the Life Circumstance Theory guided the study. The study found significant differences between gender t (399) =5.217, p=.000 and type of school f (2, 399) =22.687, p=.000 with respect to subjective well-being of the participants. On the other hand, there were no significant differences between age F (5, 396) =.840, p=.568, religious background F (6, 395) =.520, p=.761 and class level, F (3, 398) =2.886, p=.057) in relation to subjective well-being among the participants of the study. The study concluded that type of school and gender determined students’ level of subjective well-being. The study recommended that teachers, administrators and stakeholders in education sector in Kiminini Sub-County, Kenya, should ensure that schools are conducive places that facilitates students’ general well-being.

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  • Philomena Momanyi Moraa & Ignatius Musambai, 2023. "Socio-Demographic Differences in Subjective Well-Being among Students in Faith-Based Secondary Schools in Kiminini Sub County, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(11), pages 529-539, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:11:p:529-539
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