| dc.description.abstract | The rise of antisocial behaviour in colleges especially in medical training facilities exposes patients and the society to risks associated with the vices. Based on that, this study purposed to determine factors influencing behaviour change among students in KMTC a case of Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. The specific objectives for the study were to determine influence of drug abuse, parenting styles, peer pressure, and economic background of the family on behaviour change of these college students. The study was anchored on social learning and strain theories as developed Bandura and Merton respectively. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design, which considered the use of structured questionnaire as a primary research instrument. The target population was 450 students of KMTC Kitale Campus. A sample of 210 students comprising of 128 female and 82 male students drawn from various course and in different years took part in the study. Stratified sampling was used to select samples based on gender, course taken and year of study. A pilot test was conducted in the same institution but on different respondents to establish reliability and validity of the research instrument. Cronbach’s Alpha was used to measure reliability using SPSS software. Validity was established based on expert opinion. Data collection was conducted by administering questionnaires to sampled students. Collected data was coded, and entered in SPSS software for analysis. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics that involve frequencies and percent percentageages. Research findings were presented in tables for easy understanding. In the findings, it was established from 72% of the students that their parents did not advise them as expected. Further, 46.6% and 37.6% stated that their parents adopted the use of physical punishment and neglect respectively as ways of behaviour modification. On drug abuse, 64.3% of respondents stated that the practice of drug and substance abuse was rampant in college. With respect to peer pressure, 72% of respondents accepted that they had a low self-esteem that exposed them to negative peer influences. Further, 78% of respondents indicated that they paid allegiance to given social groups/formations. An estimated 71.5% of respondents stated that they believed in opinions, views, and practices of others as opposed to their own. On economic status, 15.2% and 51.4% of respondents indicated that their parents could afford education and food respectively. Out of the 210 respondents, 49.1% stated that their parents earned less than Ksh. 15,000 per month. Different from that was 50% who stated that friends and other people facilitated their out of pocket. Based on the findings, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with other institutions should consider motivating learners by providing stipends, psychosocial support, educate and sensitize parents on parenting styles. Security agencies should work closely with institutions of higher learning to curb the increased supply of drug and illicit substances. | en_US |
