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Item Gender Difference in Mathematics Achievement as A Function of Math Self efficacy and Spatial Visualization Among Guji Zone Ninth Grade Students(Addis Ababa University, 2006-02) Wubshet, Samson; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)The major purposes of this study were to examine gender difference in mathematics achievement as a fun ction of math self-efficacy and spatial visualization and the effects of the latter two (predictor) variables on math performance. A math achievement test, a math self-efficacy scale, and a spatial visuali zation test were administered to a random sample of 196 female and 198 male ninth grade students from four high schools of Gujji Administrative Zone. Then the data were analyzed using t-test, correlation analysis, and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Analysis of the mean differences disclosed statistically significant gender differences (at .01 level) in favor of males in all the va riables (math selfefficacy, spatial ability, and math achievement). The results of the correlation analysis unraveled that math self-efficacy had significantly stronger relationship to math achievement than that of spatial visualization. According to the stepwise multiple regression, as depicted by coefficients of multiple determination (R squared), the predictor variables had significant joint effect on the criterion variable. Of this total effect, much of the variance in performance was accounted for by gender followed by math self-efficacy. On the other hand, the results of the analysis of covariance showed that after statistically controlling the effects of math self-efficacy and spatial visualization , gender difference in math achievement was still significant. However the overall effect of gender, prior to controlling the two covariates, was significantly reduced . It was concluded that these differential math achievements between boys and girls were not only due to differences in their self-efficacy and spatial abilities but also due to other potential factors accounting for differences in mathematics learning of male and female students. Paying attention to gender difference in math achievement and to the factors (cog nitive and non-cognitive), that cou ld potentially affect students' mathematics learning, in the teaching learn ing process; understanding students' self-confidence in mathematical capability and taking remedial measures for extremely high or low self-efficacy beliefs; and improving the students spatial vis ualizations through educational interventions are among the practical implications of the present study.Item Gender Difference in Mathematics Achievement As A Function of Math Self-Efficacy and Spatial Visualization Among Guji Zone Ninth Grade Students(Addis Ababa University, 2006-02) Wubshe, Samson; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)The major purposes of this study were to examine gender difference in mathematics achievement as a function of math self-efficacy and spatial visualization and the effects of the latter two (predictor) variables on math performance. A math achievement test, a math self-efficacy scale, and a spatial visualization test were administered to a random sample of 196 female and 198 male ninth grade students from four high schools of Gujji Administrative Zone. Then the data were analyzed using t-test, correlation analysis, and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Analysis of the mean differences disclosed statistically significant gender differences (at .01 level) in favor of males in all the variables (math selfefficacy, spatial ability, and math achievement). The results of the correlation analysis unraveled that math self-efficacy had significantly stronger relationship to math achievement than that of spatial visualization. According to the stepwise multiple regression, as depicted by coefficients of multiple determination (R squared), the predictor variables had significant joint effect on the criterion variable. Of this total effect, much of the variance in performance was accounted for by gender followed by math self-efficacy. On the other hand , the results of the analysis of covariance showed that after statistically controlling the effects of math self-efficacy and spatial visualization, gender difference in math achievement was still significant. However the overall effect of gender, prior to controlling the two covariates, was significantly reduced. It was concluded that these differential math achievements between boys and girls were not only due to differences in their self-efficacy and spatial abilities but also due to other potential factors accounting for differences in mathematics learning of male and female students. Paying attention to gender difference in math achievement and to the factors (cognitive and non-cognitive), that could potentially affect students' mathematics learning, in the teaching learning process; understanding students' self-confidence in mathematical capabil ity and taking remedial measures for extremely high or low self-efficacy beliefs; and improving the students spatial visualizations through educational interventions are among the practical implications of the present study.Item Implementation of Continuous Assessment in Tvet Colleges of South Wollo Zone: Problems and Prospects(Addis Ababa University, 2009-06) Tsega, Tilahun; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)The purpose of this study was to assess the practice of continuous assessment in TVET colleges of South Wollo zone. 134 te achers and officials of Combolcha and W/Siheen TVET colleges participated in the study. Questionnaire, interviews, focus group discussion, reviews of documents and informal supervision were employed to gather data . Qualitative and quantitative methods (percentage/ proportion and indepe ndent group t-test), methods were used to analyze the data. The results indicated that teachers require additional training to implement continuous assessment. The assessment approach in the colleges was traditional type. There was no significant attitudinal difference towards the implementation of continuous assessment among experienced and less experienced as well as among teachers who had additional duty post and those who did not have. Poor training of teachers, material scarcity, lack of teachers' commitment, and violation of the colleges' legislation were the major factors that affect the proper implementation of continuous assessment. Measures such as conducting refreshing courses for teachers and keeping the class size to the standard as specified in the legislation may be taken to alleviate the problems.Item Interrelationships of Approach to Studying, Time Management Skill, Motivation and Academic Performance among Mizan-Tepi University Students(Addis Ababa University, 2010-06) Hambisa, Mitiku; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)The maj or purpose of this study was to examine interrelationships of approach to studying, time management skill, motivation and academic performance. Questionnaire and interview were used to gather data from a random sample of 220 (103 male and 117 female) second year Mizan-Tepi University students. Correlational and regression analysis, factor analysis, ANOV A and t-test were used to analyze quantitative data. Statistically significant relations were found among approach to studying, time management skill and academic performance (P<.01). Approach to studying, time management skill and motivation accounted for the largest proportion of the variance (Adjusted R2 = .28) in academic performance. Regardless of gender, ANOV A revealed statistically significant difference in academic performance between deep and surface, and intrinsic motivation and amotivation predominant students. Also students who were predominant in making and following a schedule and in organized use of their time obtained significantly higher COP As than those who tended to procrastinate. Results of data obtained through interview indicated that the students adopted the strategic approach to studying more often, varied in their time management skills and had self-determined motivational orientation. It was concluded that approach to studying, time management skill and motivation were closely related variables that play vital roles in academic performance. Practical implications of the findings were discussed.Item Occupational Stress, Control and Income: Their Relation With the Psychological Well-Being of Employed Women(Addis Ababa University, 2006-06) Ashagrle, Teshwal; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)The mam objective of this study was to examme the relationship between occupational characteristics and psychological well-being of employed women. In light of this objective, 15 organizations, 18 occupation and 180 employed women were selected by convenient and pervasive sampling technique (150 for questioner and 30 for interview). In order to ensure fair representations of employed women, they were categorized based on their geographical location (20 from each sub-city). Quantitative analyses were used to analyze the data obtained through the questionnaires. To investigate the relationship correlations were performed. To explore the predictive power regressIOns analysis was used. To find out the group differences independent sample T-test was used. Alpha value of 0.01 was used for significance tests in this study. More over, all quantitative analysis were done using SPSS 12.The information from the interview was categorized in themes and analyzed using qualitative methods. Given our findings, it seems warranted that Stress has a negative and control has a positive significant relationship with the psychological well-being of employed women but not income. Among them, Control is a strong predictor of employed women's psychological well being. And ages, marital status, numbers of children and educational level have a relationship with psychological well-being of employed women. Among them, educational level is a strong predictor of employed women's psychological well being. There is also a difference in psychological well-being between married and un-married employed women i.e. married employed women have better psychological wellbeing than unmarried employed women .More over the coping mechanisms used by employed women are their own, not something they got from professional support.Item Occupational Stress, Control and Income: Their Relation With The Psychological Well-Being of Employed Women(Addis Ababa University, 2006-06) Ashagrie, Teshwal; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)The main objective of this study was to examme the relationship between occupational characteristics and psychological well-being of employ ed women. In light of this objective, 15 organizations, 18 occupation and 180 employed women were selected by convenient and pervasive sampling technique (150 for questioner and 30 for interview). In order to ensure fair representation s of employed women, they were categorized based on their geographical location (20 from each sub-city). Quantitative analyses were used to analyze the data obtained through the questionnaires. To investigate the relation ship corre lation s were performed. To explore the predictive power regressIOns analysis was used. To find out the group differences independent sample T-test was used. Alpha value of 0.01 was used for significance tests in this study. More over, all quantitative analysis were done using SPSS 12.The information from the interview was categorized in themes and analyzed using qualitative methods. Given our findings, it seems warranted that Stress has a negative and control has a positive significant relationship with the psychological well-being of employ ed women but not income. Among them, Control is a strong predictor of employed women's psychological well being. And ages, marital status, numbers of children and educational level have a relationship with psychological well-being of employed women. Among them, educational level is a strong predictor of employed women's psychological well being. There is also a difference in psychological well-being between married and un-married employed women i.e. married employed women have better psychological wellbeing than unmarried employed women .More over the coping mechanisms used by employed women are their own, not something they got from professional support.Item Parenting Style in Amhara Region: Development and Validation of Parenting Style Scale and Investigation of Adolescents’ Self-esteem, Identity Style and Psychological Wellbeing (Doctoral Dissertation)(Addis Ababa University, 2015-04) Tadesse, Aemero; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)The purpose of this research was to develop and validate Adolescents’ Perceived Parenting Style (PPSS) scale, and investigation of adolescents’ self-esteem, identity style and psychological wellbeing using two subsequent studies. The first study was designed to develop an instrument for measuring parenting style in the context of Amhara region . For this study, an exploratory sequential mixed methods research design was employed to explore the types of parenting styles and their indicators qualitatively, then followed by quantitative method to examine the psychometric properties of the scale. Samples were drawn from government general secondary and preparatory school students in Amhara region using simple random sampling and stratified random sampling based on students’ sex and grade level as strata. For this study, both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. Data for qualitative analysis were gathered form adolescent informants using focus group discussion, whereas data for quantitative analysis were gathered from the expert judges and school adolescents. From school adolescents, data were collected twice, one for preliminary analyses such as item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and reliability analysis based on the responses of 436 participants (Male = 216; Female = 220), and the other for examining confirmatory factor analysis as well as convergent and discriminant validity analysis using the responses of 314 participants (Male = 156; Female = 158) from the four zonal towns (i.e., Debre Birhan, Finot-selam, Debre Tabor, Bahir Dar) in the region. The final results revealed that a 4-factor solution (Reasonable, Decent, Pampering & Autocrat) with a 26-item was identified, and then confirmed with good fit indices using LInear Structural RELations (LISREL 8.80 version). Moreover, acceptable convergent and discriminant validity evidence were found. Thus, it would be suffice to say that APPS scale measures what it purports to measure. The second study was designed to investigate the relations of parenting styles with psychological wellbeing, self-esteem, and identity style. In addition, the study focused on examining the mediating roles of self-esteem and identity style on the relationship between parenting style and psychological wellbeing. Furthermore, parenting style differences due to demographic variables (sex, family structure & number of siblings) was another concern of the study. With the same procedure in study one, data were collected from 411 participants (Male = 211; Female = 200) for the main study and the analyses were made using mainly multiple regression, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), and path analysis. The results indicated that adolescents who perceived their parents as decent and reasonable showed better off in their self-esteem, identity style and psychological wellbeing. Moreover, self-esteem, informational identity style and normative identity style were partially mediated between parenting styles and psychological wellbeing. Furthermore, significant differences in adolescents’ perceived parenting styles were observed due to the differences in their sex, family structure and number of sibling. Finally, based on the findings, some practical and theoretical implications, limitations and directions for future research were addressedItem Perceived Psychological aI'.d Health Consequences of Some Selected Harmful Traditional Practices on Children in Ethiopia: The Case of Sululta Mulo District(Addis Ababa University, 2007-03) Angassa, Tesfaye; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)This study examined the psychological and health consequences of harmful traditional practices (HTPs) on children in Ethiopia with specific references to Sululta Mulo District. The instruments used to collect the data were questionnaire, focus group discussion (FGD) and interview. Hundred household heads for questionnaire, six participants in the FGD, and ten interviewees were involved in the study. In selecting the representative sample, stratified random sampling technique was employed. Descriptive statistics, chi-square and percentage were employed to analyze the collected data. The results of the study revealed that the magnitude/ prevalence/ of female genital mutilation, marriage by abduction and corporal punishment is high. Where as the prevalence of early marriage is moderate. The findings also indicated that although the population accepted the practices for different reasons, neither of the practices are beneficial rather they have negative effects on the psychological and health conditions of children. Moreover, the results showed that exercising HTPs on children is the violation of the fundamental rights of human beings. Finally, it is recommended that intensive intervention activities should be done by governmental and non-governmental organizations to reduce HTPS.Item Predictive Validity of the Selection Criteria for Teacher Education College (10+3) Regular Program Students: The Case of Hawassa College of Teacher Education(Addis Ababa University, 2010-06) Laelago, Tamire; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)The purpose of this study was to assess the predictive validity of the selection criteria used for (10+3) Teacher Education Colleges. 167 boys and 126 girls were randomly selected (/i'om 453 boys and 345 girls) to participate in the study. EGSECE GPA, Transcript average, result of Entrance exam, Sex, and cumulative GP A of third year students were collected from the participants' personal file. Descriptive statistics, Pearson Product correlation coefficient, multiple and stepwise regression analyses were employed to analyze the data. The results indicated statistically significant relations (at .05 level) between the predictor variables and the criterion variable. A statistically significant intercorrelalion was found among the components of the selection criteria for all groups other than Aesthetics. EGSECE GPA was found to be the best predictor of College GPA, while sex failed to be a predictor of College GP A. II was concluded that the selection criteria had different predictive power for males, females, and various fields of study. Practical implications of the findings are discussed. For example, the greatest weight/ proportion should be assigned to EGSECE GP A given the findings of this study.Item “Psychological Treatments” Provided to Mental Health Patients in Torhailoch Specialized Hospital: Situation Analysis(Addis Ababa University, 2018-05) Tiruneh, Debebe; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)A qualitative research of explanatory case study type was applied to investigate the situation of psychological treatments that are provided to mental health patients in Torhailoch Hospital. Six psychiatric nurses and three psychiatric patients were involved in the study by using purposive sampling method. Interviews, observations and document analysis were also applied to collect data. Four points were identified as findings. The psychiatric nurses who were delivering the psychological service in the hospital had inadequate trainings regarding psychological therapies; the psychiatric nurses did not make use of any theory of psychotherapy while they were conducting group or individual therapy; the prominent psychological service that was given in the hospital was group therapy which comprised of every psychiatric patient in a single group, and focusing on providing psychoeducation; the hospital gave little attention to the use psychological means for the treatment of psychiatric patients. However, it found that the psychiatric nurses and the mental health patients had positive attitudes toward the usefulness of psychological therapies for the wellbeing of patients. Moreover, the psychiatric nurses had high interest to help patients using psychological method.Item Psychosocial Experiences of Teachers of Children with Special Needs in and Outside the School Setting(Addis Ababa University, 2006-06) Admas, Fantahun; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)This study attempted to examine the psychosocial expenences of teachers of children with special needs in and outside the school setting. The questionnaire was distributed among 40 (28 females and 12 males) available teachers and interview was h e ld with 9 (5 females and 4 males) randomly selected teachers from nine governmental schools in Addis Ababa. Qualitative and quantitative methods of data analysis · were employed to analyze the data. The results indicated that commitme nt was the most important predictor of turnover intention of teachers of children with special needs. Female teachers showed satisfaction, commitment and intention to stay in the profession than their male colleagues. On the average, teachers of children with special needs experienced high stress, have commitment and intention to stay in the profession. In addition, teachers reported lack of professional development, low salary and low status of the profession in the society as discouraging factors and satisfaction with the change (progress) in children with special needs, children's love for their teachers and interest in teaching as factors that help teachers to stay in the profession. Teachers of children with special needs experienced less positive and more negative expenences in and outside the school setting. Most teachers, however, appear to be interested in serving children with special needs. Implications of the results are discussed and re commendations are also indicated.Item Psychosocial Factors Influencing Academic Achievement of South Tigray High School Students(Addis Ababa University, 2006-06) Aregay, Getachew; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)This study was made to find out the mo st important psychoso cial variables [father involvement. mother involvement, mother education, father education, academic self concept, parental self-concept, social self-concept, general se lf- co ncept, and socioeconomic status of parsons] that affect the academic achievement of South Tigray Senior Secondary school students. The sample was formed of 255 senior secondary school students currently studying in two government schools [Tilahun Yigzaw Senior Secondary School and Korem Senior Secondary school} of which 163 were Males, and 92 were Females. Multiple regre ssion and step-wise regression analysis was em ployed to find the contrib ution of each predictor variables in predicting academic achievement of students. The result of multiple regression and step-wise regre ss ion analys is indicates that academic self-concep t, father involvement, and parental self-co nce pt have significant and positive effect on academic achievement of students. The proportion of variance in academic achievement by the three predictor variables was 43.5 %, 12.4%, and 6.9% . respectively. The combined effect of the three predictor variables has 68% variance in academic achievement. The result indicates th at all th e above mentioned psychoso cial variable s correlate positively with academic achievement. But, the co rrelation between academic se lf . concept, father involvement, and parental self-concept co rrelates more stro ngly with academic achievement, p< .05. The result suggests in this particular study educational int ervention strategies geared to raise academic achievement would probably be more lik ely to succeed if they focus on en hance men t of academic self-con cept, parental self-concept of students and, parental involvement.Item Psychosocial Problems and Coping Mechanisms of sexually Abused Girls in Shelter Home: The Case of Society for International Ministries (SIM) Girl’s Shelter Home Project, Addis Ababa.(Addis Ababa University, 2017-10) Markos, Simegn; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)The experience of child sexual abuse can leave a host of adverse behavioral, social, and psychological consequences. The main objective of the study was to explore psychosocial problems encountered by sexually abused girls and their coping mechanisms at Society for International Ministries (SIM) girl’s shelter home, Addis Ababa. These sexually abused girls usually suffer from psychosocial problems like low self-esteem, moderate level of anxiety and poor social interaction etc., and yet, these psychosocial needs of the sexually abused girls are often unconcerned by the service providers and stakeholders; as a result a number of the girls leave the project. Therefore, to understand the significant psychosocial issues of sexually abused girls, the researcher used both quantitative and qualitative methods, and used different data collection instruments such as questionnaire. The age of the residents ranged between 9-26 years. For the present study (n=80) representative sample selected, 10 (Ten) participants interviewed and also key informant interviews were conducted with 5 (Five) participants. The participants of the interviews and key informant interviewees were selected using purposive sampling techniques. As well, descriptive statistics used for data summarization and presentation, the data collected from these respondents analyzed using the SPSS version 20 statistical program. The study revealed that sexually abused girls accessed all basic needs necessary to sustain their lives. Whereas, research revealed that majority of sexually abused girls have experienced psychosocial problems (low self-esteem, moderate level of anxiety and poor social interaction), because of history of sexual abuse, insecure parental relationship with service providers, lack of freedom, discrimination by community and lack of proper psychosocial services. Regarding to their coping mechanisms, most of the participants employed emotion focused coping mechanisms (talking to people, crying & bury feeling internally, and isolating themselves from social activities) and, problem focused coping mechanism (praying).Based on the findings, the researcher recommended that placing and expanding psychosocial services like applying counseling for girls, providing life skill training for care givers, having parental love, care and protection and employing proper coping mechanisms will be valuable to help them to return to a meaningful life in future. KEY WORDS, psychosocial problems, psychosocial well-being, sexually abused girls, Shelter, coping mechanismItem The Relations P Among Perception of Mathematics Classroom Environment, Intrinsic Motivation, and Academic Achievement: The Case of First Year Students in Faculty of Science, Addis Ababa University(Addis Ababa University, 2009-05) Hagos, Negasi; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship among perception of mathematics classroom environment, mathematics intrinsic motivation, and mathematics achievement in the cOl,lrse Calculus-I for first year students in the Faculty of Science, Addis Ababa University. The study employed survey methodology to obtain the self-reports of 248 first year students of the departments of computer science, statistics, and earth science who were selected using stratified random sampling technique. The data were collected using perception of mathematics classroom environment questionnaire and mathematics intrinsic motivation inventolY which were developed for the purpose of this stu.dy. Mathematics grades of the participants for the course Calculus-I were also obtained from offiCial records. Descriptive statistics, correlation, multiple regression analysis, and step-wise regression analysis were used with the help of SPSS 15 to analyze the data. There were positive and significant relationships among perception of mathematics classroom environment, mathematics intrinsic motivation, and mathematics achievement for science first year students. Among the factors of perception of mathematics classroom environment, student engagement was the best predictor of mathematics intrinsic motivation and mathematics achievement, Significant gender differences in mean scores of perception of mathematics classroom environment, mathematics intrinsic motivation, and mathematics achievement were found for science first year stude;)ts in favor of males. Analysis at department level has revealed significant gender differences in mean scores of perception. of mathematics classroom environment and mathematics intrinsic motivation for computer science first year students in favO! of males. In each of statistics and earth science departments male and female first year students perceived their mathematics classroom environment Similarly and had similar level of mathematics intrinsic motivation, Significant gender differences in mean mathematics achievement score were found in the three departments separately. Based on the results some recommendations are forwarded.Item The Relationship between School Climate and Student Academic Achievement in the Secondary Schools of Addis Ketema Sub-City(Addis Ababa University, 2019-05) Mersha, Desta; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)This study examined the relationship between school climate and student achievement based on teachers‟ perceptions of school climate in two secondary schools of Addis Ketema sub-city. To conduct the study, correlation design was employed; purposive and random sampling technique was used to select the sub-city and the sample schools respectively. Moreover, availability sampling technique was applied to select participant teachers. Organizational climate was measured using the School Climate Index (SCI) developed by Tschannen-Moran, Parish and Dipaola and student achievement was measured by students‟ test scores at the Ethiopia General Education Leaving Certificate Examination (EGSLCE) in the year 2016/17. One hundred sixty teachers and archival data of 1354 students were involved in the study. The school climate index description questionnaire was the main data gathering instrument for this study. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-tests and two-way-ANOVA were used to analyze the collected data. The result of this study showed that Addis Ketema sub-city secondary schools have poor school climate, but has a positive relationship with students‟ academic achievement. Teacher professionalism, collegial leadership, academic press and community engagement from highest to least respectively have significant relationship with student academic achievement in general. The finding further reveals that a school with larger size has small, but not exaggerated effect on student achievement. In performing this study, the researcher found that, the overall school climate index and the subscales (collegial leadership, teacher professionalism, academic press and community engagement) of the two schools is less than 4 (which is „quite a bit‟); that implies the two schools had poor school climate and is not conducive for the teaching learning process. It is recommended that school leaders should design school improvement plans that involve the school climate construct. Principals in particular need to be mindful that the climate of a school significantly affect achievementItem The Relationships among Student-Teacher Interaction, Academic Intrinsic Motivation, Learning Styles and Grade 9 Students' Mathematics Achievement In Addis Ababa(Addis Ababa University, 2010-07) Lakew, Fikirte; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)The present study attempted to examine the relationship among student-teacher interaction, academic intrinsic motivation, learning style and students' mathematics achievement of grade nine students in Addis Ababa. Three sub-cities were selected from ten sub-cities using simple random sampling technique. One school was selected from each selected sub-city. From these three sample schools, 353 students participated in the research project. Using learning style scale, 180 students were selected for further investigation. Four instruments (namely Learning Style Scale, Academic Intrinsic Motivation Inventory, Questionnaire on Student-teacher Interaction and Mathematics Achievement Test) were used to collect data. Initially, the instruments were administered on a pilot sample. Based on this item analysis was carried out and the instruments were improved. Percentage, t-test, Pearson's product moment correlation, multiple and step-wise regression analyses and one way ANOVA were employed to analyze the data. The analyses indicated that auditory learning style was adopted by the majority of grade nine students. The results of the t-test indicated that there was no significant variation between male and female visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners on their academic intrinsic motivation, student-teacher interaction and mathematics achievement. Student-teacher interaction, academic intrinsic motivation and mathematics achievement were found to have significant positive correlation on visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners. In addition, the result of mUltiple regression analyses indicates that academic intrinsic motivation and student-teacher interaction combined together had significant contribution for the prediction of students' mathematics scores. The step-wise regression analyses revealed that academic intrinsic motivation had significant contribution on all groups of learners, whereas student-teacher interaction had only on mathematics achievement scores of auditory and visual learners. Moreover, one-way ANOVA showed that there was significant mean difference between auditory and visual learners on the bases of their mathematics achievement. Based on these findings conclusions are made and recommendations are forwarded.Item Responsiblity Behaviour Among Adolecents As A Function of Parenting Styles: The Case of Nedjo District(Addis Ababa University, 2005-06) Tucho, Emana; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)This study examined the influence of parenting style, sex and age on responsibility behavior of adolescents. 255 boys and J 65 girls from seven randomly selected junior secondwy school completed scales pertaining to parenting styles and responsibility behavior. Descriptive statistics, one way analysis of variance, Welch statistic, independent T-test, Tamhane 's multiple comparison, Pearson produ.ct-moment correlation and stepwise regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Families were classified in to one of four parenting groups (authoritative, authoritarian, indulgent and neglectful) on the basis of adolescents', ratings of their parents on two parental dimensions: acceptance/ involvement and control/supervision. The students were then contrasted a long their responsibility behavior. The results indicated statistically are significant difference among adolescent from various homes in the rating of responsibility behavior. The adolescents from the au.thoritative homes have scored better respollsibility behavior than the adolescent from others. The reverse is the (;(lse for adoiescentfrolll neglectfitifamilies. No significant differences between males andfemales ill the scores of responsibility behavior. Age and responsibility behavior are significantly and positively related. Parenting style has contributed the highest variance of responsibility behavior. Finally, practical implications of the findings are indicatedItem Risk Sexual Behavior Among College Students and Bar Ladies the Case of Awassa(Addis Ababa University, 2007-05) Dendena, Berhanu; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)The purpose of this study was to investigate the risk sexual behavior among college students and bar ladies. To meet the objective, the Hawasa University students, bar ladies found in Awassa, and customers participated in the study. The number of respondents was 480 (180 male students, 150 female students and 150 bar ladies). The students were selected using stratified random sampling technique. However, bar ladies were chosen using simple random sampling technique. In addition 40 respondents (10 male students, 10 female students, 10 bar ladies and 10 customers) participated in interviews. o The data obtained through the questionnaire were entered, cleaned and analyzed using the SPSS software, and analyzed and interpreted through Mean, Standard Deviations, One way -ANOVA and Tukey multiple comparison test. The data gathered through interviews were analyzed and interpreted using thematic analysis. The study found out that college students had better knowledge about HIV / AIDS than bar ladies. However, in practice bar ladies were more protected from HIV / AIDS. They were better in HIV / AIDS prevention strategies than college students. College students had more favorable attitude towards VCT than bar ladies. Mass media (TV and Radio), anti- AIDS clubs, school and health institutions were the major sources of HIV / AIDS information for college students and bar ladies. Finally, it is very helpful encouraging college students to transfer their knowledge about HIV / AIDS in to practice.Item The Self-Concept of Children with and Without Mathematics Difficulties in Awassa primary school(Addis Ababa University, 2006-06) Petros, Fikirte; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)Several investigations have studied related to children with disabili ties. No research related to the area of learning difficulties or mathematics difficulties has been done particularly in Ethiopia. The development of self-concept has a great impact in tile area of mathematics difficulties. Creating awareness and providing valuable information related to the self-concept qf children with mathematics difficulties was the main objective of the study. The study investigated the difference in self-concept of children wi th and wi thout mathematics difficulties based on the response of CFSEI-2. Twenty grade five children were chosell in each group depending on the criteria of children with and without mathematics learning difficul ties. Statistical methods such as Pearson r chi square and t-tests were used to analyze the data. In accord with previous research, children with mathematics difficulties were found to hold lower opinions of their mathematics abilities than children without mathematics difficulties. Also, children with mathematics difficulties held less favorable perception of their academic abilities. However children with and without mathematics difficulties did not differ in ratings of general self-concept. These results indicate that children with mathematics difficulties maintain general positive self-evaluations, despite their recognition of limitations in some areas .Item The Situation of Perceived Parent-Child Communication About Sexuality and its Relationship With Adolescents' Sexual Behavior(Addis Ababa University, 2007-07) Ashenafi, Getinet; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)This study was conducted on 365 high school students in the age range 15-19 (mean age= 16.73) SD= 1.20) to investigate the situation of parentchild sexual communication and its relationship with adolescents) sexual behavior. A 20 item parent-child communication scale was administered to collect data on father-child and mother-child communication separately. To obtain data on adolescents ) sexual behavior) a seven item close-ended questionnaire was employed. Interview was also held with five students to get supplementary information. The data obtained on parent-child communication showed a medium level of communication. There was significant difference observed between mothers and fathers in communicating about sexuality with their children. Mothers were found to communicate more frequently than were fathers. Sex difference was also observed among adolescents. Females reported significantly more frequent communication with their mothers than did boys. Parents) education was positively associated with parent-child sexual communication. Significant negative correlation was found between perceived parent-child communication and sexual behavior of adolescents. Better communication was significantly associated with lower sexual risk behavior. Implications of parent-child sexual communications for adolescents ) healthy sexual behavior are discussed