| dc.description.abstract | mental health is a significant global issue that affects individuals and communities worldwide,
especially in Africa, where resources are limited and mental health services are inadequate.
According to various sources, including the Ministry of Health of the Government of Kenya, the
World Health Organization, and the Africa Mental Health Foundation, Kenya has a high prevalence
of mental health issues. An estimated 25% of the Kenyan population is believed to have
experienced mental health conditions at some point in their lives. This study focused on the role of
family support in promoting positive mental health outcomes among judicial employees in Kenya,
using the judicial employees in Nairobi City County as a sample population. The theory that was
applied in the study is the Social Support Theory which was developed by Cobb in 1976. The aim
of this study was to explore the nature and extent of family support among the judicial employees
in Nairobi City County; and determine the relationship between family support and mental health.
The study was guided by four objectives specifically, to identify the specific forms of family
support available to judicial employees in Nairobi City County; to investigate the impact of family
support on work-related stress among judicial employees in the Nairobi City County; to explore
the barriers to access and utilizing family support among judicial employees in Nairobi City
County; to develop strategies for improving the provision and utilization of family support for
mental health patients among judicial employees in Nairobi City County. The research method
applied is the mixed-methods approach. The research design for this study is both qualitative and
quantitative, using cross-sectional data and a qualitative component investigated the relationship
between family support and mental health in a large sample size of judicial employees in Nairobi
City County. In-depth interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of participants to gain
a deeper understanding of the relationship between family support and mental health, as well as
potential moderating factors. Multistage sampling consisting of stratified and simple random
sampling techniques were used to select a sample size of 282 judicial employees from a target
population of 1030 Judiciary’s employees in Nairobi City County. The quantitative data was
analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis, while the
qualitative data was analysed using thematic analysis. The study followed ethical guidelines
including maintaining confidentiality in exploring how family support can enhance mental health
in high-stress workplaces, potentially benefiting other occupations beyond the Judiciary. The
conclusion for the study was that family support plays a significant role in mitigating work-related
stress, thus influencing the overall mental health of judicial employees. These findings emphasize
the need for organizations and policymakers to prioritize strategies that promote family support as
a means to alleviate work-related stress and enhance the well-being of judicial employees. One of
the recommendations of the study is that the policy makers in the Judiciary should prioritize the
establishment and enhancement of mental health support services in the Judiciary. The Judiciary
should also collaborate initiatives that promote family support as a key component of employee
well-being. | en_US |
