Psychological Experiences of Students Who Have Nocturnal Enuresis with Their Peers in Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya

摘要

The present study investigated the psychological experiences of students who have nocturnal enuresis with their peers in boarding secondary schools in Kenya. This study employed phenomenological research design. Purposive sampling was adopted to sample 6 Principals and 6 teachers. The themes on psychological experiences with Peers included: Low self-esteem, increased aggressive behaviour, paranoid behaviour, increased stress levels, increased anxiety and feelings of anger. It’s recommended that the Schools to collaborate with parents to help identify students with nocturnal enuresis on admission to schools. This is to enable the schools plan early for the students in terms of psychosocial support.