Influence of Church Programs in Enhancing the Change of Antisocial Behaviors Among Youths in Deliverance Churches of Kenya, Njiru Sub-County, Nairobi, Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Silas Njagi | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-12-16T10:02:32Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-12-16T10:02:32Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-12-16 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Since time immemorial, community of faith has stood out as a major avenue for transmitting behavior. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of the church in enhancing the change of antisocial behaviors among youths in Deliverance churches, Njiru Sub-County, Nairobi, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: to assess the influence of church programs on alcohol abuse behavior change among youths in Deliverance Churches of Kenya, Njiru Sub-County, Nairobi; to examine the influence of church programs on bullying behavior change among youths in Deliverance Churches of Kenya, Njiru Sub-County, Nairobi; to analyze the influence of church programs in promoting aggressive behavior change among youths in Deliverance Churches of Kenya, Njiru Sub-County, Nairobi; and, to identify the church program that most effectively addresses antisocial behaviors among youths in Deliverance Churches of Kenya, Njiru Sub-County, Nairobi. Aaron Beck’s cognitive behavioral theory guided the study. The study employed a convergent-parallel mixed method research design and adopted purposive sampling technique to select a sample size of 90 youths and 10 youth leaders from 10 Deliverance Churches, Njiru SubCounty. Quantitative data was gathered by use of questionnaires, while qualitative data was gathered using a structured interview guide. Descriptive, correlation, and linear regression models were used to analyze quantitative data while qualitative data was analyzed using thematic technique, and the findings displayed in tables and figures. Results showed that discipleship significantly reduced alcohol abuse (β = -0.485, p < .01), while Peer counseling, Bible study, and evangelism showed no significant effects. Discipleship (β = -0.449, p < .01), Bible study (β = -0.225, p < .05), and Evangelism (β = -0.295, p < .05)significantly reduced bullying behavior, while peer counseling had no significant effect. The study showed that Bible (β=.199, t=1.739, p>.05), evangelism (β=.102, t=.794, p>.05, and discipleship (β=−.028, t=−.228, p>.05) had non-significant association with aggressive behavior. Qualitative analysis showed that alcohol abuse and sexual immorality emerged as salient themes as the most challenging antisocial behaviors among the youth in the church. In terms of effectiveness of church programs, discipleship and Bible study stood out as prominent themes. The study concluded that discipleship significantly impacted alcohol abuse and bullying behavior positively. Bible study helped with moral development, but peer counseling and evangelism showed limited effects. The study recommended that church programs should put more emphasis on discipleship as the primary strategy to curb antisocial behavior among the youth in church. Further research should broaden the scope of youth antisocial behaviors to encompass a wider range of behavioral and psychological issues, such as mental health disorders and sexual immorality, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of church programs for youth behavior change. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repo.pacuniversity.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5547 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | PAC University | |
| dc.title | Influence of Church Programs in Enhancing the Change of Antisocial Behaviors Among Youths in Deliverance Churches of Kenya, Njiru Sub-County, Nairobi, Kenya | |
| dc.type | Thesis |