Elizabeth Anokyewaa Sarfo
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 1425286 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Elizabeth Anokyewaa Sarfo |
| PRENOMES | Elizabeth Anokyewaa |
| SOBRENOME | Sarfo |
| ASSINATURA | SARFO E A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Stellenbosch University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2794-0329 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 9 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 9 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2016 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
The Nature of ‘Akwankyerɛ’ (Spiritual Directives) in Neo-prophetic Churches in Ghana
Neo-prophetic churches have gained prominence in contemporary religious landscapes in Ghana, often shaping the beliefs and behaviors of their congregants. Although some studies have been devoted to their practices and impact, little has been written specifically about the nature of spiritual directives (akwankyerɛ) in such churches in Ghana. This qualitative study explored the nature of akwankyerɛ and the items typically used for akwankyerɛ in si…
“I married because …”
Is the Church a Place of Solace or Frustration
Religion is seen to have both positive and negative impacts on the individual and the society. The present study sought to investigate the impact of neo-prophetic Christianity on the members of neo-prophetic churches in Ghana. Eighty-six congregants of six neo-prophetic churches in Accra and Kumasi were sampled for this study. Methods used in the gathering of data included in-depth interviews, church observations, and focused group discussions. R…
Examining the intersection between marriage, perceived maturity and child marriage
Child marriage is a widespread global phenomenon that is prevalent in many developing countries including Ghana. The practice of child marriage has its roots in how marriage, adolescence and readiness for marriage are construed in practising communities. This study presents the views of community elders towards the practice and examines constructions of marriage and maturity and their influence on child marriage. Data were collected from seven el…
“The Prophet Says…”
Working with Married Girls
Mental illness has multiple causes
The present study explored perceived causes of, and preferred treatment approach for, mental illness among congregants of six Neo-prophetic churches in Accra and Kumasi through in-depth interviews. Using thematic analysis, five themes emerged from participants’ causal attributions of mental illness. These included lifestyles and environmental stressors, spiritual causes, interaction of multiple factors, trauma and biological causes. Additionally,…
“I'm Here Because of Christ and Worshipping God …”
Many people like to identify as belonging to one church or another. Previous studies have explored the process of switching from one religious group to another, and this process has identified various factors that determine the likelihood and reasons for switching. Although this has been explored, little is known about the factors that influence switching among charismatic Christians in Ghana, and the potential implications of such switching on m…
“It’s only ‘madness’ that I know”
In Ghana, many individuals employ traditional and faith healing for treating illnesses. Although attitudes and knowledge of laypeople on mental illness have been explored, little is known about Christians’ knowledge and how the church influences such knowledge. The present study explored knowledge on definition, types and symptoms of mental illness, church teachings on mental illness and the influence of such teachings on the mental well-being of…
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“It’s only ‘madness’ that I know”
In Ghana, many individuals employ traditional and faith healing for treating illnesses. Although attitudes and knowledge of laypeople on mental illness have been explored, little is known about Christians’ knowledge and how the church influences such knowledge. The present study explored knowledge on definition, types and symptoms of mental illness, church teachings on mental illness and the influence of such teachings on the mental well-being of…
“I'm Here Because of Christ and Worshipping God …”
Many people like to identify as belonging to one church or another. Previous studies have explored the process of switching from one religious group to another, and this process has identified various factors that determine the likelihood and reasons for switching. Although this has been explored, little is known about the factors that influence switching among charismatic Christians in Ghana, and the potential implications of such switching on m…
Mental illness has multiple causes
The present study explored perceived causes of, and preferred treatment approach for, mental illness among congregants of six Neo-prophetic churches in Accra and Kumasi through in-depth interviews. Using thematic analysis, five themes emerged from participants’ causal attributions of mental illness. These included lifestyles and environmental stressors, spiritual causes, interaction of multiple factors, trauma and biological causes. Additionally,…
“The Prophet Says…”
Working with Married Girls
Examining the intersection between marriage, perceived maturity and child marriage
Child marriage is a widespread global phenomenon that is prevalent in many developing countries including Ghana. The practice of child marriage has its roots in how marriage, adolescence and readiness for marriage are construed in practising communities. This study presents the views of community elders towards the practice and examines constructions of marriage and maturity and their influence on child marriage. Data were collected from seven el…
Is the Church a Place of Solace or Frustration
Religion is seen to have both positive and negative impacts on the individual and the society. The present study sought to investigate the impact of neo-prophetic Christianity on the members of neo-prophetic churches in Ghana. Eighty-six congregants of six neo-prophetic churches in Accra and Kumasi were sampled for this study. Methods used in the gathering of data included in-depth interviews, church observations, and focused group discussions. R…
“I married because …”
The Nature of ‘Akwankyerɛ’ (Spiritual Directives) in Neo-prophetic Churches in Ghana
Neo-prophetic churches have gained prominence in contemporary religious landscapes in Ghana, often shaping the beliefs and behaviors of their congregants. Although some studies have been devoted to their practices and impact, little has been written specifically about the nature of spiritual directives (akwankyerɛ) in such churches in Ghana. This qualitative study explored the nature of akwankyerɛ and the items typically used for akwankyerɛ in si…
Psychology (8 obras) · Sociology (6 obras) · Religion, Society, and Development (5 obras) · Social Psychology (5 obras) · Qualitative research (4 obras) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (4 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (3 obras) · Faith (3 obras) · Medicine (3 obras) · Mental health (3 obras)