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The Influence Of Social Support On The Pyschological Well Being Of Students In University Of Nairobi

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Purpose: The main purpose of the study was to determine the effect of social support on the psychological well being of students of Nairobi UniversityMethodology: The research design that was employed in this study is explanatory research design. The target population was 600 members of the peer counseling club of University of Nairobi. A sample of 10% was used. This implies that the sample size was 60 students. The study used primary data sources to gather information relevant in reaching at the research objectives.Results: Results revealed that parental support was significantly associated psychological well being of the students. Results also indicated that guidance and counseling and psychological well being were positively and significantly related. Results also indicated that peer support and psychological well being are positively and significant related. The study also indicated that religious support and psychological well being were positively and significantly relatedUnique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that parents/guardians should offer social support to their children especially those in learning institutions in order to enhance their psychological well being. The students benefit greatly from social support from their parents/guardians this would result to reduced psychological problem and increased psychological well being.

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  • Peris Njoki Ngaru, 2016. "The Influence Of Social Support On The Pyschological Well Being Of Students In University Of Nairobi," American Journal of Psychology, AJPO, vol. 1(1), pages 64-78.
    • Handle: RePEc:bfy:ojtajp:v:1:y:2016:i:1:p:64-78:id:6
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