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The Effect of Social Skills Training on Self Concept of Teenage Mothers, A case study of Training College in Kenya
ISSN: 2706 - 9346
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The Effect of Social Skills Training on Self Concept of Teenage Mothers, A case study of Training College in Kenya
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Publisher: International Journal Of Social Sciences And Economic Revi..
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Abstract
Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of social skills training on enhancing self-concept of teenage mothers in Kibera. Because teenage pregnancy is considered as a global issue. A large proportion of teenage mothers give up on themselves and struggle with negative emotions resulting from societal stigma, rejection and isolation from friends and families, which can lead to poor self-concept. Methodology: The study was anchored on person centered theory of Carl Rogers and Bandura`s social cognitive theory. Mixed method sequential explanatory design was adopted for the study. The target population was 150 teenage mothers. Quantitative data was collected from participants using self-concept and social skills questionnaires. An interview guide was used to collect data from one social worker and one school administration for the qualitative study. The data were analyzed utilizing narratives and correl...
