http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/739 2026-05-16T19:20:33Z 2026-05-16T19:20:33Z Morrison, L.N. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5228 2026-05-12T13:23:56Z 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z

Early sexual behaviours and implications the case of public senior high schools in Assin South District, Ghana Morrison, L.N. The focus of this study was to explore early sexual behaviours among Senior High School students in Assin South District. The study employed the convergent or concurrent mixed method design. The population of interest in this study comprised Senior High School (SHS) students, teenage parents who dropped out of school at the SHS level, parents of SHS teenagers and school counsellors in Assin South District. Using purposive, proportionate stratified and systematic sampling techniques 318 respondents in the Assin South District were selected for the study. Questionnaire and Interview guide were the main instrument employed in data collection. Expert reviews and the pre-test of instrument were used to ensure validity of the instrument. The reliability of the instrument, in terms of internal consistency, was ascertained using Cronbach's Coefficient Alpha test. The individual scales had coefficients beyond 0.7, suggesting appropriateness. Data collected were analysed descriptively and thematically. The study revealed that the influx of exposure to pornographic pictures and videos in the community arouses the sexual interest of students hence the edge to practice (put into action) the scenes portrayed in the pornographic videos. The issue of poverty, lack of access to education, healthcare, and resources, lack parental support, communication, or supervision and peer influence within the socio-cultural milieu cannot be relegated to the background. In addition, failure to control the excesses from these factors above resulted in some consequences. These include teenage pregnancy, truancy and school dropout as well as contraction of STIs. Factors such as personal values, fear of getting pregnant, fear of contracting STIs as well as the desire for academic achievement were some reasons shared by sexually not active students to help them abstain from sexual activities. It was recommended that teachers and school counsellors should create awareness on sexual behaviours and how to handle such biological instincts when the need be. This will expose students to different ways through which when such tendency and feelings occur, they can adequately manage it to its barest minimum rather than engaging in sexual intercourse and other sexually related activities. A thesis submitted to the school of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Counselling Psychology) Department of Counselling Psychology Faculty of Applied and Behavioural Sciences UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA JUNE, 2024

2024-06-01T00:00:00Z Atanga, C.A. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5216 2026-05-11T12:01:26Z 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z

Challenges facing ICT empowerment of girls in Bongo District the role of the school counsellor in Junior High Schools Atanga, C.A. This study explored challenges facing ICT empowerment of girls in Junior High Schools in the Bongo District, focusing on the role school counsellors play in supporting girls‘ engagement with ICT. The study employed a qualitative approach and used face-to-face interviews to gather data. Guided by an interpretivism paradigm, a phenomenological design was adopted to capture the essence of how girls in Junior High Schools in the Bongo District experience ICT access and usage for empowerment. The research population consisted of 116 participants, including 4 school counsellors, 108 form three female students, and 4 ICT teachers. From this population, 28 participants were purposively selected based on their direct involvement in ICT and girls‘ empowerment activities. However, following the principle of data saturation, where no new information or themes emerged during analysis, the final sample size was 18 participants. These included 4 school counsellors, 10 female students, and 4 ICT teachers, which was sufficient to provide comprehensive insights into the study‘s objectives. A semi-structured interview guide facilitated data collection, while inductive thematic analysis was used to identify recurring patterns and themes. Findings revealed critical challenges such as limited access to ICT resources, inadequate infrastructure, and sociocultural barriers that limit girls‘ participation in ICT activities. The study also highlighted the need for continuous psychosocial and academic support to sustain girls‘ interest in ICT. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with local government and NGOs, take immediate steps to equip all Junior High Schools in the Bongo District with essential ICT resources. Additionally, awareness campaigns should be conducted to educate parents and communities on the importance of ICT for girls' empowerment. School counsellors should also receive additional training and resources to strengthen their role in promoting ICT access and usage among female students. A thesis in the Department of Counselling Psychology, Faculty of Applied Behavoural Sciences in Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Counselling Psychology) in the University of Education, Winneba OCTOBER, 2025

2025-10-01T00:00:00Z Mensah, J.K. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5168 2026-03-30T10:00:24Z 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z

Narrative enquiry into the psychological consequence of childlessness among Awutu Senya East christian community in Ghana Mensah, J.K. The joy of couples is to have children after marriage. "Voluntary childlessness" cannot be found in the dictionaries of people in Ghana. Against this backdrop, this study explored the mental health-related impact of unintended childlessness among married couples from a Christian cultural perspective. The purpose of the study was to explore and understand the experiences of Ghanaian Christian couples in terms of childlessness they did not anticipate, vis-à-vis how the Christian community has come alongside them in navigating this phenomenon in their lives. The study's specific goals included examining how couples in Ghanaian Christian society perceive unintended childlessness, identifying management strategies for unintended childlessness, examining the mental health effects of unintended childlessness among Ghanaian Christian couples, and determining the impact of religious (faith-based) interventions and church support on perceived psychological adjustment. The study used a semi-structured interview guide to gather data and a qualitative method approach using narrative inquiry as the design. The study used a thematic analysis by identifying, analysing and interpreting themes. The data was collected and an initial coding was done, a coding was categorize in a code book then it was grouped and refined into themes The study used a sample size of thirteen (13) participants. According to the findings, the majority of participants were able to deal with the difficulty of being childless thanks to the support they receive from their churches, their families, and their spouses' unwavering love. Therefore, it is advised that experts in the field of counselling should oversee the church's counselling department. This implies that, rather than making their members' situation worse, pastors and family members ought to have empathy for them and act as their advocate A thesis in the Department of Counselling Psychology, Faculty of Educational Studies, submitted to the school of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Counselling Psychology) in the University of Education, Winneba JULY, 2023

2023-07-01T00:00:00Z Bruce-Tagoe, E.D. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5162 2026-03-25T14:27:53Z 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z

Lived experiences of street youth in Ashiaman Municipality of Greater Accra Region Bruce-Tagoe, E.D. Ashiaman, one of the Municipal Assemblies in Greater Accra is being beleaguered by the problem of street youth. This study explored the lived experiences of street youth: paying particular attention to factors accounting for the phenomenon, experiences, risk factors of street life and the coping mechanism and resilience of street youth. The interpretive research approach was adopted and data were collected from 25 selected street youth through purposive sampling technique. Thematic analysis was conducted to explore the lived experiences of streetism. The phenomenon of streetism is thriving in Ashiaman due to social acceptance given to street youth. Many of the youth are also forced to the streets due to poverty so as to provide for their basic needs. Youth streetism has also gained grounds because these youth come under peer-influence. Recreational adventure also compels youth to the street to experience street life. The experiences of street youth in Ashiaman are full of challenges on meeting their basic needs of life. The risk factors of street living poses harm to street youth serving as a breeding ground for violent behaviors. Street youth are making efforts to address their challenges and risk factors. It is recommended that vocational training, reunion initiatives, and advocacy activities can help address the problem of street youth in Ashiaman. A thesis in Department of Counseling Psychology, Faculty of Applied Behavioral Sciences in Education, submitted to the school of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Counseling Psychology) in the University of Education, Winneba JULY 2024

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