Prof. Alice Munene
Coordinator, Clinical Psychology
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| Name: | Prof. Alice Munene |
|---|---|
| Mobile: | +254 709 972 000 |
| E-mail: | amunene@daystar.ac.ke |
| Website: | None |
| Updated: | 01 Nov, 2024 |
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About
I have been a Literature and Christian Religious Education High School teacher of two schools, a Head of Department and a Patron of the Christian Union in both (Kyeni in Eastern and Kenya High School in Nairobi). I have been a School Chaplain at Kenya High School too. At Daystar
University, I have been the Head of Community Department for (19972001). I have written and launched curriculums such as the Psychology Major and Minor, MA in Counseling Psychology, BA Community Development Major and Social Work Major. Additionally, I have been dean (2007-2010) of the faculty of Social Sciences, which housed the current Schools of Business and Economics, and Human and Social
Sciences. I have also been dean of the School of Human and Social Sciences (2010-2015). While dean, SHSS, I developed the PhD in Clinical Psychology Curriculum. I relinquished the responsibilities of dean, SHSS to focus on the PhD in Clinical Psychology Program.
I’m a researcher in the area of marriage and Family, a practicing clinical psychologist and curriculum developer. I’m an experienced therapist who has practiced in Kenya and California, USA. I have interacted with international and local scholars in conferences, workshops and seminars whose themes touch on a wide range of global issues, including, Marriage and Family, Child Development issues among others. I have in-depth knowledge of curriculum development ranging from under-graduate to masters and PhD programs. Similarly, I have reviewed programs for Commission for University Education as a peer reviewer at all levels (Undergraduate, Masters and PhD). I supervise both Masters and PhD level students in clinicals, projects, theses and dissertations. I have been an external examiner for Kenyatta University, Methodist University and
Uganda Christian University, in Uganda. I’m the Chief Editor of “African Journal of Clinical Psychology (AJCP).”
- I’m an accredited Senior Psychology Supervisor with Kenya Counseling Psychology Association (KCPA).
- Treasurer, Ethical Review Board (ERB), Daystar University. ï‚· An Elder in Church
I hold a Clinical Psychology Doctorate degree from Rosemead School of Psychology in California, USA and two Master of Arts degrees in Counseling Psychology and Clinical Psychology from USIU and Rosemead School of psychology (CA, USA), respectively. I hold an undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. I’m the Coordinator of PhD in Clinical Psychology program at Daystar University
Academic Qualification
Recent Publications
Teaches
- PhD: PSY 888 -PREPRACTICUM;
- PSY 891 -PRACTICUM WITH CHILDREN;
- PSY 892-PRACTICUM WITH ADOLESCENTS;
- PSY 893 – PRACTICUM WITH ADULTS;
- PSY 844 – MEASUREMENT & ASSESSMENT- PROJECTIVE TESTS
- PSY 855 – RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIP;
- PSY 876 –COUPLE THERAPY;
- PSY 862- ETHICS, CONSULTATION AND SUPERVISION; PSY 990- DISSERTATION 1-IV (Supervision); PSY 999- FINAL INTERNSHIP (Supervision).
- NOTE: I teach these classes every year
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Publications
Journals
Jared M., Alice M., & Kennedy O. (2018). Difference in Anger Expression in Boys and Girls in Secondary School Students in Nakuru County, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2(1), 1-13. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd.
Published2018
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Julia A. J., Alice M., | Charity W. W., James M., & Susan W. (2018). Prevalence of Sexual Abuse among Children: A Study among Healthcare Givers at GVRC Nairobi Women’s Hospital, Nairobi County, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2(1), 1- 15. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd.
Published2018
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Samuel O. O., Alice M., & Paul M. (2018). Severity of Suicide Behaviors among Parasuicidal Adolescents at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kappa-Lagos, Nigeria. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(2), 1- 19. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd.
Published2018
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Susan C., Philemon Y., Winnie W., & Alice M. (2018). The Prevalence of Oppositional Defiant Disorder among Children in Selected primary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2(1), 1- 24. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd.
Published2018
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Samuel O. O., Alice M., & Paul M. (2018). Severity of Suicide Behaviors among Parasuicidal Adolescents at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kappa-Lagos, Nigeria. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(2), 1- 19. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd.
Published2018
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Naomi J., & Alice M. (2018). Conduct Disorder and Distressful Situations Experienced by Juvenile Delinquents in Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(3), 1- 19. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd.
Published2018
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Mary C., Alice M., & Rebecca O. (2018). Factors Associated with Elevated Depression Scores among Children and Adolescents: A Study of selected Children’s Homes in Kajiado County, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(3),1- 24. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd.
Published2018
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Lucy N; Alice M; & Rebecca O. (2018). Prevalence and Predictors of Alcohol Use among Female Patients Living with HIV/AIDS in Machakos County, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(3), 1- 17. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd.
Published2018
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Stella N., Alice M., & Naomi J., (2018). Types of Abuse Experienced by Adolescents Living in Charitable Children’s Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(3),1- 24. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd
Published2018
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Ireri, N. W., Mbwayo, A. W., Munene, A., & Tuikong, S. (2017). Proportions and severity levels of anxiety among children and adolescents presenting with autism spectrum disorder in two schools in Nairobi, Kenya. Elixer International Journal. Elixer Psychology 109, 48090– 48094. www.elixerpublishers.com ISSN: 2229-712X
Published2017
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Chege, M., Oladipo, R.., & Munene, A. (2017). Factors associated with elevated anxiety scores among children and adolescents: a study of selected children’s homes in Kajiado County, Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Economic Research, 2(5), 3603-3614. www.ijsser.org ISSN: 2455-8834.
Published2017
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Ndegwa, S., Munene, A., & Oladipo, R. (2017). Factors influencing alcohol use among University students in a Kenyan University. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(1), 135- 153. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd
Published2017
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James, N., & Munene, A. (2017). The prevalence of conduct disorder among juvenile delinquents in selected rehabilitation schools in Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(1), 115- 134. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd.
Published2017
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Musau, J., Munene, A., & Khasakhala, L. (2017). Types and forms of traumatic events experienced by persons living in Maai Mahiu camp during the 2007/8 post-election violence in Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(1), 87- 97. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd.
Published2017
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Ayuya, C., & Munene, A. (2017). Adoptive parenting: correlates of social demographic factors and child attachment among domestically and internationally adopted children in Nairobi, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(1), 1-25. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd.
Published2017
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Munene, A., Oladipo, R. el. at. (2013). Family Survey (Phase 2, Data analysis in progress.
Published2013
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Oladipo, R. M., Bowen, M., Kuria, M., Mageto, Munene, A., Ngure, P., & Waithima, A. (2013). A synopsis of the status of The Christian family in Kenya. Nairobi: Daystar University.
Published2013
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Munene, A. (2008). The Gospel and African Belief in Spirits: A correlative Study Based on African Instituted Churches and African Belief in Spirits. Journal of African Cultures and Religion
Published2008
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Book Chapters
Manual in Progress:
Munene, A. (2013-date) Premarital counseling: towards development of a structured program for people of Kenya. (Research on assessment tool for Premarital Counselling Manual. (Data is currently being interpreted).
Published2013
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Munene, A. (2013). The role of Church in Counseling for marital stability. Nairobi: Starbright Ltd.
Published2013
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Munene, A. (2013). Importance of Child-Caregiver attachment in the development of interpersonal relationships. Nairobi: Daystar University.
Published2013
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Research Interests
- Marriage and Family issues, psychotherapeutic interventions, issues related to pathology such as disorders and problems related to attachment.
- 2012 – 2014 Family Status survey involving 7 out of 8 regions in Kenya. The research project was funded by Daystar University