http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/768 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:59:38 GMT 2026-04-20T02:59:38Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5183 Adolescent motherhood and its support systems at the Bawjiase Senior High School Welbeck Jnr., D. The study explored the experiences of adolescent student mothers at Bawjiase Senior High School in the Central Region of Ghana. Using purposive and snowballing sampling technique, twelve teenage student mothers, five teachers, and five parents were sampled for the study. Data was collected using interviews guide and data collected was thematically analysed. The study findings highlight the absence of comprehensive sex education, economic pressure, negative peer influence, negative cultural norms, indecent exposure to social media and mental health issues as some of the factors contributing to adolescent pregnancy. Based on the research results, it was suggested that the provision of counselling, accommodation for teachers to help easy monitoring of students in the boarding house, peer support networks, stream-lined readmission processes and family collaboration to minimize the effect on adolescent mothers. It is suggested that Ghana Education Service through the heads of institution implement comprehensive sex education programs and use flexible timetable to make room for student mothers. Moreover, Non-Governmental organisations should collaborate with the Ministry of Education and The Girl Child Education of the Ghana Education Service to establish external support systems that provide the necessary assistance to adolescent mothers who return to school after child birth. A thesis in the Department of Social Studies Education, Faculty of Social Science Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment of the requirement for award of degree Master of Philosophy (Social Studies) University of Education, Winneba JUNE, 2025 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5183 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5143 Factors influencing the choice of marriage partners- the case of fisher folks at Poase (New Takoradi) Amissah, G. The purpose of selecting a life partner is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon deeply influenced by cultural, social, economic and personal factors. The study sought to explore the factors that influence the choice of marriage partners among the fisher folks at Poase (New Takoradi). Specifically, the study sought to: examine the influence of cultural values on marriage partner choice, explore the influence of occupation on marriage partner choice, assess the role of education in marriage partner choice and examine the role of religion in marriage partner choice. A qualitative research approach with an exploratory descriptive design was employed for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select twenty participants and data for the study was collected using a semi-structured interview guide. The study revealed that cultural values significantly shape partner choices, as fisherfolks often prefer partners from similar cultural backgrounds to ensure harmony. Also, occupation and economic stability were critical determinants, with job security influencing marital decisions. Again, education emerged as both a transformative and moderating factor, while religion strongly guided compatibility and family approval in marriages. Based on the findings, the study concludes that these factors collectively sustain social cohesion and continuity among fisherfolks at Poase. Implications of the findings suggest that policies aimed at preserving cultural values, improving occupational stability, expanding access to education and reinforcing positive religious practices can enhance marriage stability and community well-being. Recommendations include empowering fisherfolks economically through microfinance and training, strengthening educational outreach and fostering dialogue between cultural and religious leaders to harmonise traditional values with modern realities. A dissertation in the Department of Social Studies Education, Faculty of Social Sciences Education, submitted to the school of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Social Studies with Education) in the University of Education, Winneba NOVEMBER, Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5143 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5111 Effects of marital conflict on children’s upbringing in the new Abirem community in the Birim North District in the Eastern Region of Ghana Osei, E. The study was conducted to examine the effects of marital conflicts on children’s upbringing in the New Abirem community in the Birim North District in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The design adopted for the study was a cross-sectional survey and qualitative research approach. A total sample of twelve (10) participants were selected for the study using the purposive sampling technique. Interview guide was the main tool used for the collection of data. The data was analysed qualitatively. The study, found that the major causes of marital conflicts were financial issues, infidelity, infertility, sexual issues, religious differences, and lack of trust among partners. It was also found that marital conflicts affected the upbringing of children. For instance, it creates an interaction problem for children and communication gap between children and their parents. Again, the study exhibited that married couples should seek help for conflict resolution from marriage counsellors and extended family members in order not for their feud to spill over to the children and affect their upbringing. The study recommends among other things that, married couples should focus on the welfare of their children and see to it that all necessary provisions needed for their upbringing are provided irrespective of the ensuing conflicts among them. dissertation in the Department of Social Studies Education, Faculty of Social Studies, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Education (Social Studies) in the University of Education, Winneba. DECEMBER, 2024 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5111 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5087 Pre-service social studies teachers’ appreciation of shared indigenous Ghanaian cultural values a case of University of Education, Winneba Marmon-Halm, D. The study explored pre-service Social Studies teachers’ appreciation of shared indigenous Ghanaian cultural values focusing on University of Education Winneba, (UEW). The study was guided by the modernisation and decolonialisation theories and Cultural Epistemicide was the discursive. Sequential explanatory mixed method design was used to guide the conduct of this study. The population comprised the Social Studies students in the Department of Social Studies Education, UEW. However, the Level 300 Social Studies students constituted the accessible population, of which 300 of them formed the sample size. Krejcie and Morgan (1970) chart on the determination of sample size, was employed to determine the sample size for the study. The study data was collected with the aid of a questionnaire and an interview guide. The statistical methods used in the analysis included frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The study revealed that the Social Studies teachers have adequate knowledge of the core indigenous Ghanaian cultural values, a high appreciation of indigenous Ghanaian cultural values. The study further disclosed that the participants agree to the inhibitors to the appreciation of Ghanaian cultural values. The respondents indicated ways in which indigenous Ghanaian cultural value appreciation could be promoted. It was, therefore, recommended that Social Studies teachers should continue to adopt Ghanaian cultural values in the explanation of concepts in Social Studies to make their students learn to appreciate our values the more. A thesis in the Department of Social Studies Education, Faculty of Social Science Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Social Studies Education) in the University of Education, Winneba APRIL, 2024 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5087 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z