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Impact of Divorce on Academic Performance of Senior Secondary Students in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State

The study was designed to look at the impact of divorce on academic performance of senior secondary students in ilorin metropolis kwara state. The study adopted a survey method of research. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used for the study. Six senior secondary schools were randomly selected from the lists of senior secondary schools in Ilorin metropolis. 20 students from divorced families were randomly chosen from each school, making total number of 120 students as a subject sample out of 170 target population of the students from divorced homes The questionnaire was tagged Students of Divorce Family Questionnaire (SDFQ) and academic performance tests tagged (EMT). English Language and Mathematics Test [EMT] were conducted for SS1 and SS2 participating students. The 10-item questions were set for both English Language and Mathematics. The finding indicates that there is significant negative correlation between student of divorce and academic performance. The finding also shows significant age difference among students of divorce based on academic performance. It was recommended that government should provide rehabilitative programme for the students of divorced family in schools so that they can adjust in their academic performance.

Source: UCC
The impact of domestic violence as experienced by women in the greater Accra region of Ghana

This is a study into the impact of domestic violence as experienced by women in the Grater Accra region. The main purpose of this study was to assess the emotional, health and economic impact of domestic violence on women. This study used the feminist and victim logical theories to explain gender inequity and patriarchy which enable gender violations to thrive. Descriptive survey design was used to guide the study. Data were gathered using questionnaire. Purposive sampling procedure was employed to identify 11 women’s groups for the study with a sample of 110 respondents. Descriptive statistics and the Independent t test were used in analysing the data. The, main finding of the study was that domestic violence negatively impact on women’s emotional, health and economic well-being and that women with higher level of education were less likely to experience or report domestic violence. The study recommended that programmes on domestic violence should be tailored to meet the needs of all women irrespective of their educational levels. In addition, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection should work with all District Assemblies to create safe shelters for women across the country.

Source: UCC
The impact of dysmenorrhea on activities of Ghanaian undergraduate students

Background and Aim: Dysmenorrhea is one of the leading causes of gynecological hospital visits globally, with resultant physical, psychological, academic, and social consequences. There exists a paucity of research on dysmenorrhea in Ghana and those available focus on the adolescent population. Our study intends to add to the body of knowledge by describing the negative experiences of dysmenorrhea among undergraduate females. Methodology: The study was a descriptive, cross sectional study involving to 200 female undergraduate students (100 medical and 100 nonmedical students) of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Data were analyzed using standardized and acceptable statistical tools. P < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: Dysmenorrhea caused significant disturbance in academic and nonacademic activities of the respondents, thus increasing with increase in severity of the menstrual pain. It resulted in mood disturbances, disruption in social interaction (relationship with colleagues and university staff), limitation in sleep, and hospital admission in 39.9%, 19.1%, 10.1%, and 5.4%, respectively. Furthermore, it resulted in disruption in academic activities of the respondents (42.3%), lack of concentration (41.7%), inability to study (23.2%), and school absenteeism (12.5%). Conclusion: Dysmenorrhea is a major public health burden among females of reproductive age. We advocate that it should be given much more priority and attention than its receiving presently in Ghana, so as to reduce the negative consequences attached with it.

Source: UCC
impact of economic environment on school attendance in kwabre district of Ashanti region

The study was undertaken to find out the effects of the economic environment in Kwabre District of Ashanti Region and its impact on school attendance and the possible mechanisms that could be put in place to improve regular school attendance. The sample of the study consisted of students who obtained less than 30% of attendance, parents of such children and teachers and head teachers in the selected school. Two principal research instruments were used. These were interview schedule for students and their parents, and questionnaire for the teachers and head teachers. The study brought to light these major findings: Children who engaged in the economic activities especially the craft activities recorded low school attendance. Surprisingly, the study revealed that a substantial proportion of children stayed with their mothers only, hence the ease with which they play truant at school. It was also noticed that, boys outnumbered the girls in the case of absenteeism, because most of the economic activities they engage in are the crafts which in most cases are the preserve of men or boys. Poverty was also a hindrance to regular school attendance, as most of the children use the money they got from their engagement in the economic activities to supplement their family income. To improve attendance the under listed strategies could adopt: Adaption of craft activities as an integral part of the curriculum counselors to move round and talk to parents on the importance of formal education.

Source: UCC
The Impact of Educational Technology Initiatives on Student Learning Outcomes: Perspectives of Sub-Saharan Africa

Despite the numerous impact studies reported in the literature, the impact of ICT use on student learning outcomes remains difficult to measure and open to much reasonable debate especially when it is preceded with an educational technological initiative This study sought to explore the impact of an Africa Digital Schools ICT-intervention on learning outcomes of 542 students from six project participating countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study adopted an online survey evaluation tool in which a semi-structured questionnaire followed by a focused group discussion was used to conduct a robust evaluation of project impact on student learning outcomes. Findings revealed that the ICT initiatives and its package were well received and patronized by the student target groups and were the reasons for students improved learning outcomes demonstrated in their reported improved attitudes, developed competencies and behavioural changes in the use of computers. Nevertheless, the findings showed that essential conditions required to support the sustainability of project ideas to school levels were seemingly not adequate. The study therefore advocates the need for implementers of ICT initiatives or research projects in Sub-Saharan countries and countries of similar contexts to ensure that enabling conditions for the continuous use of innovations are provided in order to foster an effective adoption as well as support long-term goals.

Source: UCC
Impact of effective financial management on corporate performance

All organisations are set up to achieve certain set targets and objectives. The ability of a fum to achieve their set objectives is referred to as corporate performance. A ftrm can only achieve its objectives if it applies effective ftnancial management practices which involve the planning, operating and monitoring of the ftnance function of the organisation. Given the rapidly changing and competitive nature of the business environments in which modern organisations operate, if firms are to survive, corporate managers must appreciate the need to develop and make full use of ftnancial management tools. Effective ftnancial management has a direct and positive impact on corporate performance. That is, a good ftnancial management system will lead to better and improved corporate performance, and simila

Source: UCC
The impact of electronic collaboration on learning outcomes

Even though the effectiveness of e-collaboration has been empirically confirmed, some researchers and educators still find it a challenge in leading to meaningful learning outcomes. The main goal of this study is to explore the relationship between e-collaborative learning experience and students learning outcomes with moderating and mediating effects of social, teaching and cognitive presences. The study intends to investigate whether e-collaborative learning experience with social, teaching and cognitive presences as the mediator and moderator constructs are predictors of students learning outcomes. The Community of Inquiry (CoI) survey instrument, collaborative learning questionnaire and pre-test post-test questions were used to collect data through an experimental research design involving 60 students. The results show that the constructs of the hypothesized model are reliable and valid. The results from structural equation modeling also demonstrated that e-collaborative learning experience strongly predict learning outcomes indirectly through the mediating and moderating effects of the three presences

Source: UCC
The Impact of Electronic Money Transactions on a Cashless Ghana: the Case of Mtn Momo

The purpose of this study is to evaluate How Electronic Money Transactions Affect a Cashless Ghana: The Case of MTN-Ghana. The study used a descriptive design as its tool since it allows for a methodical description of the situation. In order to acquire data for this investigation, questionnaires were employed. However, only 307 of the 384 administered questionnaires were returned, representing a response rate of 79.9%. The introduction of MTN Electronic money transfers has had an impact on the lives of the respondents and the economy, and this impact has been evaluated using both parametric and non-parametric tools including the chi-square test, ANOVA, and ordinary least squares regression. The study's main conclusion was that MTN Electronic Money operation is sustainable due to its enormous positive effects on members' and merchants' lives as well as the economy

Source: UCC
Impact of Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Well being and Academic Self-efficacy on Academic Achievement of Clinical Medical Students in Public Universities in Ghana

Factors which influence academic achievement of students have been explored throughout the world. Some of the studies looked at Emotional Intelligence (EI), Academic Self-Efficacy and Psychological Wellbeing (PWB) as against academic Achievement (AA) but as separate entities. Thus, using the quantitative paradigm a cross sectional descriptive survey, this study set out to investigate the impact Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Wellbeing and Academic Self-Efficacy have on Academic Achievement of clinical medical students of public Universities in Ghana. Using a multistage sampling approach, a sample of 297 respondents were used. The study pointed out that there is no statistically significant difference found between the moderate and high levels of Emotional Intelligence. The study also found that there is a statistically significant difference between high and low levels of Psychological Well-being in terms of academic achievement of students. In reference to this, it is recommended that stakeholders of medical education in Ghana should strongly consider implementing Emotional Intelligence development and coaching programs for current medical and future medical school students. Again, the study recommends to stakeholders that implementation of psychological assessment test by each student at least twice in a semester could be helpful.

Source: UCC
Impact of Entrepreneurship Education Programs on Youth Employment: A Case Study in the Kumasi Metropolis

The research aimed to investigate impact of entrepreneurship education programs on youth employment in selected schools in the Kumasi Metropolis. The study employed a quantitative research approach and a descriptive survey research design to address the study's objectives. The research used both primary and secondary data sources to address the study objectives. A self-administered questionnaire with a five-Likert Scale was used to obtain data from 399 participants. The study discovered that intention to start a business, entrepreneurship opportunity, and entrepreneurship self-efficacy all have an impact on the dependent variable: entrepreneurship education and Programme. The further discovered that Entrepreneurship Opportunity, entrepreneurship self-efficacy, and entrepreneurship intention all influence the dependent variable: entrepreneurship education and programme. The report advises that the country's economic management and financial institutions provide financial assistance mechanisms for young entrepreneurs, such as low-interest loans, grants, or venture capital. The research further recommends that the Government of Ghana, Wesco College of Education, and other educational institutions incorporate entrepreneurial education programmes into formal education curricula at various levels.

Source: UCC
The impact of extrinsic rewards on work performance in Ghana: A case study of the Central University College

The study sought to find out the impact of extrinsic rewards on work performance at the Central University College (CUC), Accra. Personal and group interviews were conducted on a sample of one hundred and three Staff, comprising four management board members, eleven senior members in administration, thirty-five Academic Staff, twenty-nine Senior Staff and twenty-four Junior Staff. The purposive sampling method was used to select the management board members while the stratified random sampling method was used for the other categories of Staff. The data collected were analysed by the use of the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) software. The study revealed that Staff members were aware of the existence of extrinsic rewards though it had no impact on work performance because Staff desired more. This study concluded that being motivated intrinsically played a major role in increasing work performance. It was recommended that management should organise training and development programmes, increase incentive packages, grant opportunities to express views and these should be incorporated into the policy making decisions of the Central University College.

Source: UCC
The Impact Of Financial Education On Financial Literacy And Spending Habits Of Shs Businss And Non- Business Students In Takoradi

The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of financial education on financial literacy and spending habit of SHS Business and non-business students in Takoradi. In assessing this objective, literature was reviewed on concepts, theories and empirical studies. Theory of planned behaviour and social cognitive theory were used as the theoretical base for the study. Methodologically, the study used quantitative research approach and adopted experimental research design based on which data was collected from 267 business and non-business students from two selected SHS in Takoradi. The participants were selected using simple random sampling and purposive sampling. Structured questionnaire was mainly used to collect primary data on participants making the source of data for the study primary. descriptive specifically, frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviations alongside regression analysis was computed to analyse the study objectives. Having analyse the study objectives, it was discovered that both business and non-business SHS students demonstrate understanding of financial concepts but struggle to translate knowledge into action, notably in retirement planning. Financial education does not significantly impact financial literacy or spending habits. There is no gender gap in financial knowledge, indicating equitable education. The study concludes that while SHS students in Takoradi display a strong grasp of financial concepts, there is a need for improvement in translating knowledge into practical habits, particularly in retirement planning. The lack of significant impact of financial education on literacy and spending suggests a reevaluation of programs to better equip students for financial success. Equitable opportunities across genders challenge stereotypes.

Source: UCC
Impact of Financial Management Practices on the Growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Upper Denkyira

The research aims to examine the financial management practices of small and medium scale enterprises in Upper Denkyira. The specific objectives are: to examine the effect of financial planning practices on the growth of SMEs in Upper Denkyira, assess the effect of working capital management practices on the growth of SMEs and determine the influence of investment decisions by owners of SMEs on the growth of SMEs. The research design adopted was the descriptive design and the approach was quantitative. A sample size of 92 SMEs in Upper Denkyira was used. The study found out that financial planning practices had no significant effect on growth of SMEs but working capital management practices and investment decisions had a strong positive effect on growth of SMEs. It was also found that findings of the study especially on financial planning contradicted with some of the findings in literature. It is recommended that owners of SMEs in Upper Denkyira should be encouraged to have a clear business plan and monitor their financial position. Again, it was recommended that government should endeavor to bring up social interventions such as financial planning seminars or training for owners of the SMEs through the local government. Moreover, investment banks and capital groups were recommended to have investment policies that are solely for SMEs such that they can build on it to expand their business into larger firms. It was finally recommended that future studies should look at effectiveness of financial planning practices and growth policies of SMEs in the other regions of Ghana.

Source: UCC
Impact of floods on livelihoods and vulnerability of natural resource dependent communities in Northern Ghana

Sub-Sahara Africa is considered to be most vulnerable to climate variability including flooding. The frequency and severity of floods in Northern Ghana over the last decade has increased considerably. Through qualitative modelling the paper explores the impact of floods on natural resource dependent communities in Northern Ghana. Simplified causal loop diagrams are used to conceptualize flood-induced coping strategies in the study area. The results indicate that some characteristics of the socio-cultural environment appear to mitigate risk and reduce vulnerability. In this context, the role of social networks in enhancing livelihood security is essential. The paper concludes that both in case of seasonal variations in agricultural output and floods, individuals that have effectively diversified their livelihoods, both occupationally and geographically, are less sensitive than individuals who mainly achieve entitlement to food via crop cultivation. However, diversification in this case, is effective only in the short term

Source: UCC
The impact of foreign aid on output growth and inflation in Ghana

Foreign aid has become one of the most important sources of capital flows to developing countries in the present past. According to development theorists, this massive inflow of capital wilt fill the foreign exchange gap and propel developing countries into sustained growth and development. This study attempts to examine the impact of this massive capital inflow on the inflation and the growth of output in Ghana for the period under consideration. The principal objective of the study is to examine the impact of foreign aid on the real gross domestic product of Ghana. Specifically the study examines the relationship between foreign aid and output growth and also foreign aid and inflation. The analysis is guided by the hypothesis that foreign aid enhances output and raises the level of inflation. Based on the results of the analysis, we accept the hypothesis that foreign aid enhances output. We also accept the hypothesis that aid deflationary. The policy implication is that Ghana should invest aid monies in areas that that yield greater and faster returns, in directly productive activities. The country should also take more concessionary loans to reduce the overall debt burden of the country.

Source: UCC
Impact of free senior high school education on access and quality of education in public senior high schools: The case of the Tamale metropolis

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of Free Senior High School Education on access and quality of education in the Tamale Metropolis. The target population of the study was all the Public Senior High Schools in the Tamale Metropolis. Simple random sampling was used to select four schools and the proportionate allocation method was used to select 375 students and 151 teachers based on their respective strata from the schools. The four head teachers were purposively selected. Data was collected using questionnaires for students and teachers, and interview schedule for heads. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the quantitative data. The statistics used include frequency counts and percentages. The qualitative data was analysed by organising them into similar themes. The study established that there has been a marginal increase in the number of students accessing senior high education since the Free Senior High School Policy was introduced in the 2017/2018 academic year. The study also established that sanitary facilities are inadequate; the classes available are few, leading to overcrowded classes. Besides, textbooks are very few for all the subjects making students unable to complete assignments in time. The school libraries are too small to accommodate all the students and overcrowding contributes to noise and poor class control. The study recommends that the government should allocate resources including funding and qualified teachers to schools to ensure that Free Senior High School Education runs smoothly without compromising quality of education. Heads of schools should enroll students based on resources and teachers available to avoid overcrowding schools and overworking teachers. Guidance and Counselling offices should be provided in schools by the Ghana Education Service, supervision should be vigorously undertaken, there should be regular in-service training programmes for teachers and educational administrators to make them effective and efficient on their jobs.

Source: UCC