dc.contributor.author | Maina, Asenath W | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-05-02T07:38:48Z | |
dc.date.available | 2013-05-02T07:38:48Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2004 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/18245 | |
dc.description.abstract | This study sought to investigate parents' perceptions and attitudes on child
rights by assessing their knowledge and awareness on the same. The
justification for the study is that children are vulnerable and dependent on their
parents. Still, most efforts have concentrated on raising awareness with little
focus on attitudes and perceptions.
The study was carried out at Mukuyu Nyayo location, Makadara Division of
Nairobi. The area was selected as its population cuts across all social categories.
The key objectives of the study were to investigate the parents' attitudes towards
child rights as embraced in CRC and the Chidlren's Act 2001. The respondents'
level of awareness/knowledge of child rights was assessed; so was the way
parents treat their children. The study also sought to find out factors that
influence the realization of child rights.
The survey method was employed in the study. The targeted study sample was
120respondents. Out of these, 112 were reached, thus achieving a 93.3 percent
response rate. The questionnaires were administered by the researcher assisted
by two research assistants.
Major findings indicate that although parents exhibit favorable attitudes
towards the fundamental rights of their children, they also feel that the law is too
. ambitious on guaranteeing the children right to be heard.
Among other major findings in this study is that the knowledge level of parents
regarding children rights is low. Most of them have not heard, leave alone
reading child rights legal instruments such as the Children's Acts 2001.
Data elicited reveals that financial pressure impacts negatively on realization of
children rights, coupled with ignorance and certain traditional practices by the
parents. The study positively shows that in as much as current attention of the
public is predominantly occupied with problems of child resulting from poverty,
little can be achieved in regard to popularizing the Children's Bill.
Based on the findings, the study recommends an well-coordinated Information,
Education,Communication (LE.C)strategy at all levels. Time should also be set
aside to inform and educate all stakeholders on the laws relating to children
rights in Kenya. | en |
dc.description.sponsorship | The University of Nairobi | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject | Parents' attitudes | en |
dc.subject | Child rights in Makadara division, Nairobi | en |
dc.title | Parents' attitudes and perceptions of child rights in Makadara division, Nairobi | en |
dc.type | Thesis | en |
local.publisher | School of journalism and mass communication | en |