Professor Gladys Jerobon Kiptiony is a distinguished figure in Education and Counselling Psychology, holding a Doctorate from Egerton University, a Master's from Lancaster University, and a Bachelor's from Moi University, along with a Certificate from the University of Nairobi. Her research focuses on socio-psychological dynamics in Kenya, notably gender issues like Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child development factors. Since 2002, she's been pivotal at Kabarak University, serving as Director of Excellence in Learning and Teaching and Associate Professor. Her leadership includes roles as Dean and Director of various institutes. Beyond academia, she's active in enhancing education quality and community development, notably as a Sunday School Teacher. Her advocacy for learner-centered approaches and family balance reflects her holistic impact in Kenyan society.
EDUCATION
Postgraduate Certificate in Academic practice (01/2009) - United Kingdom
Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology (12/2008) - Egerton University, Nakuru, Kenya
Certificate Course in Guidance and Counselling (2001) - University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Certificate Course in Computer Awareness (08/2000) - Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya
Master of Arts in Education (1992 -1993) - Lancaster University, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Education (1987 – 1990) - Moi University, Kenya
Pre-University Training Programme (1987) - National Youth Service, Kenya
A Level, 3 Principals (1985 - 1986) - Kapropita Girls High School
Division 2, Forms 3-4 (1983 - 1984) - Kaptagat Girls High School
Forms 1-2 (1981 - 1982) - Baringo High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary education (1974 - 1980) - Solian Primary School
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Applied Psychology, General Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental and Educational Psychology
103
Scholar Citations
5
Scholar h-index
2
Scholar i10-index
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Promoting a thriving school community: Investigating the effectiveness of positive psychology interventions for improved teacher-student and staff relationships-A critical review GJ Kiptiony Journal of Education Management and Leadership 3 (1), 26-40 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Influence of social media on risky sexual behaviours among undergraduate students: A case of Egerton and Kabarak main campuses in Nakuru County, Kenya GJ Kiptiony, JK Langat Journal of Education and Learning (JEL) 3 (1), 1-13 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Contemporary interventions in counselling children and adolescents: A literature review GJ Kiptiony Journal of Guidance and Counselling (JGC) 3 (1), 1-16 , 2024 2024
adolescent, contemporary interventions, counselling, evidence-based practices, mental health GJ Kiptiony Journal of Guidance and Counselling (JGC) 3 (1), 1-14 , 2024 2024
Shifting the paradigm: A critical review of educational approaches for fostering learner well-being GJ Kiptiony Journal of Pedagogy and Curriculum (JPC) 3 (1), 1-13 , 2024 2024 Citations: 15
Perceived influence of self-perception on self-esteem among undergraduate students of Kabarak University in Nakuru County, Kenya G Kiptiony, NJ Murgor, J Kay Journal of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences , 2024 2024
Relationship between increased student enrolment and delivery of accommodation services in public boarding secondary schools in Kisumu West Sub-County, Kenya J Ong'injo, F Ngala, G Kiptiony Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation 13 (3), 51-65 , 2023 2023 Citations: 2
Relationship between increased student enrolment and delivery of catering services in public boarding secondary schools in Kisumu West Sub-County, Kenya JA Ong’injo, F Ngala, G Kiptiony Journal of Education Management & Leadership (JEML) 2 (1), 131-149 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
The effect of psychosocial resources in mitigating clergy burnout at Christ is the answer ministries in Kenya AO Shikanda, GJ Kiptiony, JKM Ndiso International Journal 7 (47), 457-467 , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION AND ITS EFFECT ON CLERGY MENTAL HEALTH IN KENYA: A CASE OF CHRIST IS THE ANSWER MINISTRIES AO Shikanda, GJ Kiptiony, JKM Ndiso African Journal of Emerging Issues 4 (7), 98-113 , 2022 2022
nvestigating the Role of Local Community in Preventing Teenage Girls’ Pregnancy in Nyandarua North Sub-County, Kenya. K M Muthima, G Kiptiony, K James 2022 Citations: 2
Influence of Low Self-Esteem Due To Teenage Pregnancy on Educational Performance among Pregnant Teenagers in Secondary Schools in Narok County D Cherotich, G Kiptiony, J Kay East African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
Influence of sexual norms on risky sexual behaviours among undergraduate students from selected Universities in Nakuru County, Kenya JK Langat, GJ Kiptiony, J Kay Editon Consortium Journal of Psychology, Guidance and Counseling 2 (1), 121-135 , 2020 2020
Influence of socioeconomic status on risky sexual behaviours among undergraduate students from selected Universities in Nakuru County, Kenya JK Langat, J Kay, GJ Kiptiony Editon Consortium Journal of Economics and Development Studies 2 (1), 94-105 , 2020 2020 Citations: 2
Role of Counseling Services in Mitigating Risky Sexual Behaviors among Undergraduate Students: A Case of Egerton and Kabarak Main Campuses in Nakuru County, Kenya JK Langat, GJ Kiptiony Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation , 2020 2020 Citations: 1
The Influence of Public Perception of Old People on the Uptake of Institutionalised Care for the Aged in Nakuru County, Kenya SJ Chepkwony, J Kay, G Kiptiony KABARAK UNIVERSITY , 2019 2019
Public perceptions of elderly people and elderly care institutions and uptake of institutionalised care for the aged in Nakuru County, Kenya SJ CHEPKWONY KABARAK UNIVERSITY , 2019 2019 Citations: 4
Role of guidance and counseling in promoting married career individuals’ marital relationship in Kericho County, Kenya G Bett, M Sirera, G Kiptiony IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science 24 (8), 01-09 , 2019 2019 Citations: 3
The influence of public perception of institutional efficacy to provide care for the elderly on the uptake of institutionalized care for the elderly in Nakuru county, Kenya SJ Chepkwony, G Kiptiony Editon Consortium Journal of Psychology, Guidance, and Counseling , 2019 2019 Citations: 1
Antecedents and Consequences of Work Engagement among Professional Counsellors in Kenyan Institutions of Higher Learning J Kay, G Kiptiony KABARAK UNIVERSITY , 2018 2018
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Peer influence on aggressive behaviour of adolescents in secondary schools in Bungoma County C Wakoli, G Kiptiony, B Chemwei, H Chonge International Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences , 2016 2016 Citations: 18
Shifting the paradigm: A critical review of educational approaches for fostering learner well-being GJ Kiptiony Journal of Pedagogy and Curriculum (JPC) 3 (1), 1-13 , 2024 2024 Citations: 15
Relationship between demographic characteristics and marital satisfaction for career couples in Kericho County, Kenya G Bett, G Kiptiony, M Sirera IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science 22 (12), 53-60 , 2017 2017 Citations: 8
A knifeless rite: Influence of selected characteristics on the Marakwet of Kenya’s perception of the counselling-based alternative rite of passage and levels of awareness of … G Kiptiony Egerton university , 2008 2008 Citations: 8
Tugen Men and Women’s Perception on FGM in Relation to their Participation in Household and Community Socioeconomic Development Activities in Baringo County DRGJ Kiptiony 2015 Citations: 6
Effects of level of education on perceptions of alternative rite of passage of the Marakwet of Kenya GJ Kiptiony, MW Kariuki, N Kathuri Kabarak Journal of Research and Innovation , 2012 2012 Citations: 5
Public perceptions of elderly people and elderly care institutions and uptake of institutionalised care for the aged in Nakuru County, Kenya SJ CHEPKWONY KABARAK UNIVERSITY , 2019 2019 Citations: 4
Perception of University Students on the Influence of Religious Affiliation on Homosexuality Adoption in Universities in Rift Valley Region, Kenya AW Omondi, GJ Kiptiony, B Chemwei International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology 3 (9 … , 2016 2016 Citations: 4
Contribution of selected family factors to the influx of street children in nakuru municipality D Githaiga, J Kay Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation 3 (2), 72-83 , 2015 2015 Citations: 4
Role of guidance and counseling in promoting married career individuals’ marital relationship in Kericho County, Kenya G Bett, M Sirera, G Kiptiony IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science 24 (8), 01-09 , 2019 2019 Citations: 3
Relationship Between Category of University and Lecturers' Job Satisfaction in Universities in Kenya HK Kiplangat 2017 Citations: 3
Promoting a thriving school community: Investigating the effectiveness of positive psychology interventions for improved teacher-student and staff relationships-A critical review GJ Kiptiony Journal of Education Management and Leadership 3 (1), 26-40 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Influence of social media on risky sexual behaviours among undergraduate students: A case of Egerton and Kabarak main campuses in Nakuru County, Kenya GJ Kiptiony, JK Langat Journal of Education and Learning (JEL) 3 (1), 1-13 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Relationship between increased student enrolment and delivery of accommodation services in public boarding secondary schools in Kisumu West Sub-County, Kenya J Ong'injo, F Ngala, G Kiptiony Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation 13 (3), 51-65 , 2023 2023 Citations: 2
The effect of psychosocial resources in mitigating clergy burnout at Christ is the answer ministries in Kenya AO Shikanda, GJ Kiptiony, JKM Ndiso International Journal 7 (47), 457-467 , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
nvestigating the Role of Local Community in Preventing Teenage Girls’ Pregnancy in Nyandarua North Sub-County, Kenya. K M Muthima, G Kiptiony, K James 2022 Citations: 2
Influence of Low Self-Esteem Due To Teenage Pregnancy on Educational Performance among Pregnant Teenagers in Secondary Schools in Narok County D Cherotich, G Kiptiony, J Kay East African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
Influence of socioeconomic status on risky sexual behaviours among undergraduate students from selected Universities in Nakuru County, Kenya JK Langat, J Kay, GJ Kiptiony Editon Consortium Journal of Economics and Development Studies 2 (1), 94-105 , 2020 2020 Citations: 2
EFFECT OF TEACHING USING PREFERRED LEARNING STYLES ON STUDENTS’PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA SK SILA Kabarak University , 2018 2018 Citations: 2
Relationship between increased student enrolment and delivery of catering services in public boarding secondary schools in Kisumu West Sub-County, Kenya JA Ong’injo, F Ngala, G Kiptiony Journal of Education Management & Leadership (JEML) 2 (1), 131-149 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration
2017 – present The East African Higher Education Quality Assurance Network (EAQAN) Nakuru, Kenya
2017 – present Member of European Centre for Research Training and Development UK Certificate Number 6672 and 6765
2017 – present Kenya Quality Assurance Network KuQAN Kenya
2011 – present Registered member of Kenya Guidance, Counselling & Psychological Association Kenya