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

@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},
  }