2013
DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2013.10820624
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Group Polarization Effects on Decisions by Selected Kenyan Secondary School Disciplinary Panels

Abstract: Aloka, P. J. O. et al. (2013). Group polarization effect on decisions by selected Kenyan secondary school disciplnary panels. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 23 (2) Abstract:This study investigated social group phenomenon of group polarization effects on disciplinary hearing decisions in selected Kenyan secondary school. The participants were 78 school personnel (females = 42%and males 58%) from ten secondary schools with both unisex (n = 39) and co-educational schools (n = 39). Both quantitative and qualita… Show more

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“…According to Aloka (2012), mixed methods approach addresses the concern of both quantitative and qualitative researchers since all human inquiry involves imagination and interpretation, intentions and values, and therefore, must necessarily be grounded in empirically embodied experience. Used together the two methods represent a complementary component of scientific and disciplinary inquiry approach (Shumba et al, 2011).…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…According to Aloka (2012), mixed methods approach addresses the concern of both quantitative and qualitative researchers since all human inquiry involves imagination and interpretation, intentions and values, and therefore, must necessarily be grounded in empirically embodied experience. Used together the two methods represent a complementary component of scientific and disciplinary inquiry approach (Shumba et al, 2011).…”
Section: Research Approachmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The theoretical framework of a particular study is the supporting mechanism, which is developed from a theory or a combination of theories for understanding the basis or bases underlying the phenomenon under study. Theory plays a critical role in the research because, indeed, research is a process of producing knowledge for finding factual and dependable solutions to problems (Anaekwe, 2002;Aloka, 2012). It is from the theoretical framework that tentative explanations to the particular research question or problem could be derived.…”
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“…Gategi, (2008 add that crime in Kenya has been on the increase in the last ten years. Aloka (2012) reiterates that, the behaviour problems interfere with the adolescents' academic, social, moral and physical development. It has been realized that most of the adolescent problems arise from family challenges.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%