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Kiiza Loyce Kobusingye

Kiiza Loyce Kobusingye

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Professor Kobusingye has been a teacher, teacher-trainer and Psychologist in the context of Education, specializing in Educational Psychology for the last 22 years. She has a passion for educational and psychological knowledge, attitudes, skills and abilities. She is optimistic that education positively impacts society and improves people’s quality of life but also appreciates that in isolation, it cannot achieve much, hence, acknowledging that mental health amidst learning produces a holistic learner and human being, hence the necessity and importance of Educational Psychology. She aspires to advance her content, research and publication skills through hands on liaison with other professionals in this field within  dynamic and fast paced academic and non-academic organizations.

Ph.D in Education (Psychology).University of Dar es Salaam (2014-2017)

Master of Education in Educational Psychology. Makerere University (2003-2006)

Bachelor of Arts in Education. Makerere University (1997-2000)

Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology. University of Cape Town (2019)

Kobusingye, L.K & Marongwe, N (2026). Strategic Initiatives for Addressing Gender Imbalance Practices among Academicians in African Universities in Uganda and South Africa, Kobusingye, L. K., & Nabasajji, T. (2026). A Phenomenological Exploration of the Perceived Causes of Suicidal Ideations among School-Going Adolescents in Central Uganda. Kobusingye, L. K., Okello, I. O., Amanyire, R., & Kaggwa, A. (2025). Making sense of ability grouping: Understanding the educational rationale and psychological effects of ability grouping in Uganda’s secondary schools. Baluku, M. M., Kobusingye, L. K., Namale, B., & Bantu, E. (2025). Psychological Outcomes and Commitment: A Cross-country and Gender Analysis of the Self-employed and Salary-employed Individuals.  Nsereko, G. M., Musanje, K., Kobusingye, L. K., & Baluku, M. M. (2025). The mediating effect of individual beliefs between self-testing knowledge and HIV self-testing use. Serunjogi, S., Matagi, L., & Kobusingye, L. K. (2025). The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction in the Relationship between Job Involvement and Psychological Well-Being. Serunjogi, S., Matagi,L., & Kobusingye, L.K. (2025). The Moderating Role of Job Satisfaction in the Relationship between Job Involvement and Psychological Well-being. Ampaire, A., Esaete, J. & Kobusingye, L.K (2025). Integration of Information Communication Technology in Education in Ugandan Secondary Schools. Prospects for Academic Performance. Kobusingye, L. K. (2025). Exploring the Role of E-learning in Addressing Challenges Associated with Slow Content Coverage and Syllabus Completion among Graduate Students: A Design-Based Research. Okello, I.O., Kobusingye, L.K., & Kibanja, M.G. (2025). Exploring Context-Based Determinants of Turnover Intentions among In-Service Teachers in Lira City, Uganda. Okello, I.O., Kibanja, M.G., & Kobusingye, L.K. (2025). Job Stress and Turnover Intentions among In-Service Teachers in Lira City and Wakiso District, Uganda. Okello, I.O., Kobusingye, L.K., &Kibanja, M.G. (2025). Intervention Strategies for Teacher Turnover Intentions in Lira City, Uganda.  Okello, I. O., Kibanja, M. G., & Kobusingye, L. K. (2025). The Nexus between Emotional Intelligence and Turnover Intention among In-Service Teachers in Lira City and Wakiso District, Uganda. Kobusingye, L. K. (2025). Interrogating the Underlying Barriers to HIV Non-Protective Behaviors’ Control among University Students: Towards an Effective Psycho-Educational Mitigation. Nsereko, G. M., Musanje, K., Ayesiga, E. R., Kobusingye, L. K., Namubiru, R., Sempala, M., … & Baluku, M. M. (2025). A workplace-based HIV self-testing intervention as a determinant for self-testing knowledge, beliefs, and use among unskilled workers in Wakiso Uganda. Kobusingye, L. K. & Okeju, J. (2024). Predictors of Happiness and Life Satisfaction among University Teacher-Trainees on Internship. East African Journal of Educational Studies Kobusingye, L., Marongwe, N. & Odongo, I., O. (2024). No Learner Should Be Left Out: A Systematic Review of Perceived Effects of Inter Class Cognitive Classroom Streaming in Secondary Schools in Sub Saharan Africa. Nsereko, G. M., Kobusingye, L. K., Musanje, K., Nangendo, J., Nantamu, S., & Baluku, M. M. (2024). Self-testing knowledge and beliefs on HIV self-testing use in central Uganda. Kobusingye, L. K., Mkumbo, K. A., Mugyenyi, E., Mageyo, R., Bogere, S. S., & Okeju, J. (2024). Predictors and Determinants of HIV Proneness among University Pre-service Teachers at Two Selected Universities in East Africa: A Logistic and Multiple Regression Analysis Kobusingye, L.K., Marongwe, N., & Mageyo, R. (2024). Why they Contemplate Leaving: Exploring the Factors that Drive the High Dropout Intention Rate among University Teacher Trainees in Post-COVID Uganda and South Africa. Baluku, M.M., Kobusingye, L.K., Ouma, S., Musanje, K., Matagi, L., & Namale, B. (2024). Job Insecurity during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Teachers’ Psychological Well-being, and Job Attitudes: Organisational Compassion as a Buffer Namwiyiri. R., Ejoke, U.P., Kobusingye, L.K & Edwin, D.D. (2023). Peer Pressure and Risky Sexual Behaviours among High School Adolescents in Central Kampala, Uganda. Mugyenyi, E., Matagi, L., Kobusingye, L & Asiimwe, S. (2023). Family factors, School Environment and Conduct Problems among Primary School Pupils in Kampala District, Uganda. Namatende-Sakwa L., Kobusingye, L.K., M Ndawula, S., & Isabirye,m C. (2023). Optimising Computer Supported Collaborative Learning within Higher Education: Insights from Student Collaboration on Take-Home Group Tasks in Uganda. Marongwe, N., Meki Kombe, C., Kobusingye, L. K & Machingura, V. (2022). Exploring the Hurdles faced by Emerging Female Researchers: Experiences and Reflections from Four Selected African Universities. Kobusingye, L.K. (2022). Does Age Matter? Exploring how Computers Mediate Effective Teaching and Learning among University Millennial Graduate Psychology Students: An Activity Theory Informed Review Kobusingye L.K. (2022). Navigating the Importance of Selected Educational Technology Tools in Enhancing and Transforming the Task-Based Learning Method: Reflective Insights from Teaching Graduate Educational Psychology Students at one Ugandan University. Kobusingye, L.K. & Marongwe, N. (2022). Exploring the Causes of Selected Conduct Disorders among School-Going Adolescents in Uganda and South Africa. Marongwe, N & Kobusingye, L.K. (2022). A Comparative Analysis of the  Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Rural University Students in South Africa and   Uganda, Kobusingye, L. K., Luswata, T., Mugyenyi, E., Okeju, J., & Mageyo, R. (2021). The COVID-19-Related Schools’ Closure and the Ugandan Teacher: Exploring the Psychological and Non-Psychological Threats and Opportunities. Aheisibwe, I., Kobusingye, L.K., & Tayebwa, J. (2021). Bridging education gap in Higher Institutions of Learning using Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Okello, I.O., Wandera, R.O & Kobusingye, L.K (2021). Cognitive-Based Classroom Streaming and Self-Esteem among Secondary School Students in Lira District.  Bulayi, M., Anney, N. V., & Kobusingye, L.K. (2021). Mathematics Teacher’s Knowledge and Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Learner-Centered Approaches in Secondary Schools. Kobusingye, L.K., Makungu, B & Namatende-Sakwa, L. (2020). The effect of Selected Demographic Parameters on Intimacy, HIV risk perception and Self-efficacy among Ugandan and Tanzanian University Pre-service Teachers. Kobusingye, L.K & Kibanja, M. G. (2020). The Role of Gender, Age and Religion in Explaining the Variations in Selected Sexual Experiences of University Teacher-Trainees in Uganda and Tanzania. Aheisibwe, I & Kobusingye, L.K. (2019). Core Self-Evaluations among Prisoners on Formal and    Vocational Training in Uganda’s Luzira Prison. Kobusingye, L. K., Baluku, M & Aheisibwe, I. (2019). An Assessment of the relationship between    Emotional Intimacy and Passion among University Teacher-Trainees: An analysis of part of    Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love. Kobusingye, L.K and Mkumbo. A.K. (2018). The Level of HIV risk perception among University    Teacher                Trainees.

Ph.D STUDENTS SUPERVISED TO COMPLETION

  1. Okello Ivan Odongo. PhD in Educational Psychology, Makerere University, Determinants of In-service Teacher Turnover Intention: Understanding the Role of Selected Micro Aspects and Macro Contexts (2019/HD03/31472). (2026)

MASTERS STUDENTS SUPERVISED TO COMPLETION

  1. Ivan Okello Odongo Master of Education in Educational Psychology, Makerere University, Cognitive-based classroom streaming, Self-esteem and Peer Relationship among Secondary School Students in Lira District. (2020).
  2. Rogers Namwiyiri, Master of Counselling Psychology, Makerere University; Peer pressure, Perceived Risk of HIV Infection and Risky Sexual Behaviour among High School Students in Central Division, Kampala District. (2021).
  3. Omoding Martin Auchor, Master of Education in Educational Psychology, Makerere University; Early Childhood Development Support Systems, Community Participation and Sustainability of Community Centers in Central Region. (2021).
  4. Edson Mugyenyi, Master of Education in Educational Psychology, Makerere University, Family Factors, School Environment and Conduct Disorders among Primary School Pupils in Kampala District. (2022).
  5. Mageyo Rogers, Master of Education in Educational Psychology, Motivation, Academic Achievement and Dropout Intention among Secondary School Students in Butaleja District (2022).
  6. Okeju John, Master of Education in Educational Psychology, Internal Locus of Control, Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction among Secondary School Students in Katakwi District (2023)
  7. Amito Olga, Master of Organisational Psychology, Workplace Incivility, Supportive Supervision, Occupational Stress and Emotional Exhaustion in the Banking Sector (2023)
  8. Maswere Biira Eva, Master of Organisational Psychology, Role Model’s Influence, Psychological Capital and Persistence in Entrepreneurship in Kampala Region (2023)
  9. Nsereko Gerald Mukisa, Master of Organisational Psychology, Using the Health Belief Model to Examine HIV Self Testing Knowledge, Individual Beliefs and HIV S elf Testing Use among Unskilled Workers in Wakiso. (2024)
  10. Bogere Sharon Sheila, Master of Education in Educational Psychology. School Based Support, Coping and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among School Going Adolescents Living with HIV. (2024).
  11. Tumukunde Amos, Master of Education in Educational Psychology, Makerere University, Self-Esteem, Self-efficacy and Risky Sexual Behaviours among Adolescent Secondary School Students in Kisoro District. (2025)
  12. Nabassaji Teopista. Master of Education in Educational Psychology, Makerere University, Parenting Styles, Stress and Suicidal Ideations among Secondary School Students in Kampala District. (2025)
  13. Faridah Nalubwama, Master of Educational Psychology, Makerere University. Self-efficacy, Locus of Control and Academic Achievement. (2025)
  14. Nampijja Justine. Makerere University, Master of Education in Educational Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Self-efficacy and Happiness among Secondary School Athletes in Kampala. (2026)
  15. Kidemba Landus. Makerere University. Master of Organisational Psychology, Makerere University, Intimate Partner Violence, Co-Worker Support and Counterproductive Work Behaviour (2022/HD03/2742U) (2026)
  16. Nanseera Caroline. Makerere University. Master of Organisational Psychology, Makerere University, Paternalistic Leadership, Organizational Commitment, and Turnover Intention among  Teaching Staff in Public Universities in Uganda (2015/HD03/2604U) (2026)
  17. Mutonyi Sophia. Makerere University. Master of Organisational Psychology, Makerere University, Emotional Labour, Psychological Flexibility and Mental Health of Frontline Employees in the Banking Sector. (2022/HD03/2743U) (2026)
  18. Serunjoji Serapio, Makerere University. Master of Organisational Psychology. Job Involvement, Job Satisfaction and Happiness at Workplace among Employees in Public Universities (2023/HD03/19477U) (2026)
  19. Kyakatuuka Job Muzaale, Makerere University. Master of Education in Educational Psychology. Leadership Style, Teacher Compensation and Job Satisfaction: A Comparison of UPE and Private Schools in Nakasongola District. (2023/HD03/19452U) (2026)
  20. Kaggwa Andrew, Makerere University. Master of Education in Educational Psychology. Homogenous Grouping, Motivation and Academic Engagement among Lower Secondary School Students in Wakiso District (2023/HD03/19450U) (2026)
  21. Muhindo Florance MELPS. Mountains of the Moon University. Parental Involvement and Educational Access for Children with Disability in Secondary Schools in Kasese District. (2023/U/MMU/MELPS/00142) (2026)
  22. Nakasuro Eric, Master of Education in Educational Psychology, Makerere University, Kinesthetic Learning Style, Academic Self-Efficacy and Academic Performance among Ordinary Level Biology Students in Iganga District. (2023/HD03/19456U) (2026)