ABSTRACT The study employed the cross-sectional design to assess the impact of leadership styles (transformational and transactional) and perceived work control (internal and external) on subordinate’s creativity. The study further examined how demographic characteristics (gender, type of task and tenure of work) influence creativity. The mediation role of perceived control on the relationship between transformational leadership and creativity was also assessed. One hundred and seventy-six ...
ABSTRACT Breast cancer is a feared disease, which affects women almost exclusively. Statistics show that one in eight women will most likely develop this disease at some stage during their lives. Secondary prevention (early detection) is the mainstay. M onthly breast self-examination is one o f the necessary components o f a comprehensive approach to early detection o f breast cancer. However, m ost women do not practise it. This study set out to examine some o f the factors that determine st...
ABSTRACT This study examined postpartum depression, help-seeking behavior, social support, Africentric coping, demographic variables and psychological well-being among mothers in Accra. One hundred mothers were recruited for the study, 40 mothers with postpartum depression were selected from the Accra Psychiatric and Pantang hospitals and the Psychiatric Unit in Korle-bu, whiles 60 non postpartum depressed mothers were selected from the Antenatal Clinic in KorleBu. The cross sectional survey ...
ABSTRACT The obligation towards handling of offenders with mental impairment has been a long battle among stakeholders. With the overrepresentation of Mentally Disordered Offenders (MDOs) in the Criminal Justice System (CJS), many of the affected individuals go unnoticed, undiagnosed, untreated and have poorer health outcomes. In spite of the various researches conducted about MDOs, little is known about them in Ghana. For example, little is known about the attitude of police officers towards...
ABSTRACT Current perspectives on the self have focused on a range of issues including the determinants of selfesteem. Twenty eight (28) adolescent and adult males and females were interviewed about their considerations of self-worth. Using thematic-content analysis, results indicate that Ghanaians make selfworth judgments through personal evaluations, social comparisons and social appraisals. Further findings show that, character stands as a core determinant of self-esteem among participants....
ABSTRACT HIV/Aids as a retroviral infection exposes patients to both medical complications and psychosocial difficulties. The aim of this study was to determine the pattern of neuropsychological and psychosocial problems experienced by paediatric HIV outpatients on highly active antiretroviral therapy at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra-Ghana. Forty-two participants comprising twenty HIV infected children on HAART and twenty-two healthy controls from a school based population matched on ...
Abstract Homosexuality has been a topic for debate for quite some time in Ghana and a lot of negative sentiments have been expressed publicly about it. This study therefore examined the structure of prejudicial attitudes toward homosexuals and the extent to which these attitudes are moderated by religious commitment and morality. It also examined the role of attributions in determining attitudes toward homosexuals and how homosexuals in turn view societal attitudes toward themselves. To achie...
ABSTRACT The present study aimed at investigating the role of personality and test attitudes on applicants’ perception of selection fairness and organisational attractiveness. The study was conducted among applicants who have been through at least a selection interview process within selected Service organisations in the Greater Accra Region. A sample of 387 respondents were sampled via mixed mode sampling methods (purposive and convenient sampling). Design of the study was a quantitative ...
ABSTRACT The study examined the relationship between military-civilian transition, psychological well-being and social adjustment among military personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces. It further examined the effect of gender on the relationship between military-civilian transition and psychological well-being. This was determinant on two facts. ExServicemen and women had to deal not only with life after retirement which every retiree goes through but also life after the military. Secondly tran...
ABSTRACT This study examines the influence of job satisfaction and stress on mental health of nurses. A total of one hundred and forty (140) nurses were made to complete survey items on index of job satisfaction questionnaire, stress situation questionnaire and the General Health questionnaire. The finding revealed that job satisfaction was positively related to mental health. There was no difference among nurses who were highly or less stressed with regards to mental health. Job satisfaction...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at investigating the correlates of emotional pain and coping strategies among amputees and their caregivers following loss in order to get a better understanding of the concept in the Ghanaian context. A sequential mixed-method design incorporating interviews and administration of standardized measures was used to gather data. For the qualitative phase, 20 participants were purposively sampled from the group of amputees and their caregivers and interviewed using an in...
ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between an individuals’ religiosity and their attitudes towards Assisted Reproduction to resolve infertility in Ghana. The study also examined the relationship between socio-demographic variables and the acceptance of assisted reproductive techniques among participants of the study. The relationship between an individual’s cultural estrangement and his attitude towards assisted reproduction was also examined. Many Assisted ...
ABSTRACT Studies on emotional labour have been increasingly influential as service employment continues to replace manufacturing ones in many developed and emerging economies. In a two component study (quantitative and qualitative) using convergent parallel (complementary concurrent) mixed method approach, the research aimed at explaining Ghanaian media practitioners' emotional labouring experiences and likely psychological health implications. The quantitative data (study one) was cross-sect...
ABSTRACT With the high incidence of suicide and its association with varying risk factors, which recently include chronic illness in other countries, it is imperative to examine this association as well in Ghana among chronically ill patients. This will help add to the rich knowledge gathered by researchers in the country in the areas of suicidality and chronicity. The study therefore focused on finding out if a relationship exists between chronic health conditions and risk of suicidal behavi...
Abstract Considerable research has been documented showing obesity to lead to poor mental health outcomes including a higher risk for depression. However, in Ghana, obesity is an issue that raises mixed interpretations and attitudes. Although the traditional model is favourable towards overweight figures, obese people are still subjected to considerable weight stigmatization. Such stigmatization and its consequent psychological effects may be even better felt in settings, such as the school, ...