The Effect of Self-Regulation on Job Performance among National Police Service Officers: Evidence from Kakamega County, Kenya

• Author(s): Khalayi N. Eddah; Ruth Mitalo Atidah; Fred Gichana Atandi
• Paper ID: 1709679
• Page: 654-657
• Published Date: 16-07-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 1 July-2025

Abstract

This study examined the influence of self-regulation on job performance among National Police Service (NPS) officers in Kakamega County, Kenya. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, 331 officers were selected through stratified random sampling from a population of 2,400, achieving an 86.7% response rate (n=287). Data were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS. Findings revealed a weak and statistically non-significant relationship between self-regulation and job performance (F = 1.970, p > 0.05, r = 0.083). Regression analysis indicated that self-regulation alone does not significantly predict job performance. While self-regulation is valuable for emotional management, it does not independently enhance job performance in the complex policing environment. The study recommends integrating comprehensive stress management training and embedding self-regulation components in police training curricula.

Keywords

Self-regulation, Police performance, Emotional intelligence, Law enforcement

Citations

IRE Journals:
Khalayi N. Eddah, Ruth Mitalo Atidah, Fred Gichana Atandi "The Effect of Self-Regulation on Job Performance among National Police Service Officers: Evidence from Kakamega County, Kenya" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 1 2025 Page 654-657

IEEE:
Khalayi N. Eddah, Ruth Mitalo Atidah, Fred Gichana Atandi "The Effect of Self-Regulation on Job Performance among National Police Service Officers: Evidence from Kakamega County, Kenya" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 1, Jul. 2025

APA:
Khalayi N. Eddah, Ruth Mitalo Atidah, Fred Gichana Atandi (2025). The Effect of Self-Regulation on Job Performance among National Police Service Officers: Evidence from Kakamega County, Kenya. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(1).

MLA:
Khalayi N. Eddah, Ruth Mitalo Atidah, Fred Gichana Atandi "The Effect of Self-Regulation on Job Performance among National Police Service Officers: Evidence from Kakamega County, Kenya" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 1, Jul. 2025.

BibTeX

@article{1709679,
author = {Khalayi N. Eddah, Ruth Mitalo Atidah, Fred Gichana Atandi},
title = {The Effect of Self-Regulation on Job Performance among National Police Service Officers: Evidence from Kakamega County, Kenya},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {654-657},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709679.pdf},
abstract = {This study examined the influence of self-regulation on job performance among National Police Service (NPS) officers in Kakamega County, Kenya. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, 331 officers were selected through stratified random sampling from a population of 2,400, achieving an 86.7% response rate (n=287). Data were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS. Findings revealed a weak and statistically non-significant relationship between self-regulation and job performance (F = 1.970, p > 0.05, r = 0.083). Regression analysis indicated that self-regulation alone does not significantly predict job performance. While self-regulation is valuable for emotional management, it does not independently enhance job performance in the complex policing environment. The study recommends integrating comprehensive stress management training and embedding self-regulation components in police training curricula.},
keywords = {Self-regulation, Police performance, Emotional intelligence, Law enforcement},
month = {July}
}