Daystar University Repository Effects Of Communication Involved In Play In Developing Interpersonal Skills: A Case Of Selected Standard Seven Pupils In Six Primary Schools In Lang‟Ata Constituency, Nairobi County by Redempta Oburu 11-1111 A thesis presented to the School of Communication, Language and Performing Arts of Daystar University Nairobi, Kenya In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS in Communication July 2017 Library Archives Copy Daystar University Repository APPROVAL EFFECTS OF COMMUNICATION INVOLVED IN PLAY IN DEVELOPING INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: A CASE OF SELECTED STANDARD SEVEN PUPILS IN SIX PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN LANG‟ATA CONSTITUENCY, NAIROBI COUNTY. by Redempta Oburu 11-1111 In accordance with Daystar University policies, this thesis is accepted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts degree. Date: _____________________________ ____________________ Rebecca Oladipo, PhD, 1st Supervisor _____________________________ ____________________ Leah Komen, PhD, 2nd Supervisor _____________________________ ____________________ Rosemary Kowour, PhD, HOD, Communication Department _____________________________ ____________________ Levi Obonyo, PhD, Dean, School of Communication, Language and Performing Arts ii Library Archives Copy Daystar University Repository Copyright ©2017 Redempta Oburu iii Library Archives Copy Daystar University Repository DECLARATION EFFECTS OF COMMUNICATION INVOLVED IN PLAY IN DEVELOPING INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: A CASE OF SELECTED STANDARD SEVEN PUPILS IN SIX PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN LANG‟ATA CONSTITUENCY, NAIROBI COUNTY. I declare that this thesis is my original work and has not been submitted to any other college or university for academic credit. Signed: ____________________________ Date: ________________ Redempta Oburu (11-1111) iv Library Archives Copy Daystar University Repository ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to specially acknowledge and thank my supervisors, Prof. Rebecca Oladipo and Dr. Leah Komen who have guided me tirelessly throughout this research project. I also acknowledge the head teachers, teachers and children of Madaraka Primary School, Uhuru Gardens Primary School, Lang‟ata Barracks Primary School, All Saints Cathedral School, Jonathan Gloag and Moi Educational Center for accepting to take part in the research. Special appreciation to my father Rev. Jeremiah Oburu Makori who always supported me and always reminded me to push on even when I felt like giving up, my mom Sinaidah Oburu who always encouraged and prayed for me and my sister Carolyne Kemuma who always assisted me tirelessly with many tasks so I could find time to concentrate on my research. A big thank you also goes to my friends, whose admiration never missed to encourage me to strive for the best. Above all, I want to thank God for giving me the grace, ability and capacity to pursue and successfully complete this study. v Library Archives Copy Daystar University Repository TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL ........................................................................................................................................ ii DECLARATION .............................................................................................................................. iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ............................................................................................................ v TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................................................................................vi LIST OF TABLES ........................................................................................................................ viii LIST OF FIGURES ......................................................................................................ix LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ................................................................ x ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................................................... xi CHAPTER ONE ................................................................................................................................ 1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY ............................................ 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Background to the Study ................................................................................................................. 3 Statement of the Problem ................................................................................................................ 6 Purpose of the Study ......................................................................................................................... 8 Objectives of the Study .................................................................................................................... 8 Research Questions ........................................................................................................................... 9 Rationale of the Study ...................................................................................................................... 9 Significance of the Study ................................................................................................................. 9 Assumptions of Study ..................................................................................................................... 10 Scope of the Study ........................................................................................................................... 11 Limitation and Delimitations of the Study ............................................................................... 11 Definition of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 12 Summary ............................................................................................................................................ 13 CHAPTER TWO ............................................................................................................................. 14 LITERATURE REVIEW .............................................................................................................. 14 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Theoretical Framework .................................................................................................................. 14 General Literature Review ............................................................................................................ 20 Empirical Literature Review ........................................................................................................ 30 Summary ............................................................................................................................................ 36 CHAPTER THREE ......................................................................................................................... 37 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................ 37 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 37 Research Design ............................................................................................................................... 37 Population of the Study .................................................................................................................. 38 Target Population ............................................................................................................................. 38 Sample Size ....................................................................................................................................... 40 Sampling Techniques ...................................................................................................................... 42 Data Collection Instruments ......................................................................................................... 43 Data Collection Procedures ........................................................................................................... 44 Pretesting ............................................................................................................................................ 45 Data Analysis Plan .......................................................................................................................... 46 Ethical Considerations .................................................................................................................... 47 Summary ............................................................................................................................................ 48 CHAPTER FOUR ........................................................................................................................... 49 DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION ............................. 49 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 49 Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation ................................................................................