Daniel Opoku
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 5154841 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Daniel Opoku |
| NOMBRES | Daniel |
| APELLIDO | Opoku |
| FIRMA | OPOKU D |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Cape Coast |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2592-6320 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 12 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 12 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2024 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Marriage or Manipulation? A Criminological Exploration of Social Media Marriage as Emerging Deviance in the Lens of Ghanaian Youth
This study investigates Ghanaian youth perceptions of “social media marriage,” examining whether these digital unions constitute legitimate relationships or spaces prone to criminal exploitation. Employing a descriptive phenomenological design within an interpretive paradigm, 40 participants aged 18–35 were purposively and snowball sampled from three popular online dating platforms in Ghana. Data were collected through in‐depth interviews conduct…
Examining the moderating role of generative AI in advancing teachers’ professional competencies through self-directed learning
This study examines the moderating role of Generative AI (GenAI) in the relationship between Self-Directed Learning (SDL) and Teacher Professional Competencies (TPC) among 363 high school teachers in Ghana. Utilizing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), the study empirically confirms that SDL significantly enhances all three dimensions of TPC: Professional Values and Attitudes, Professional Knowledge (PK), and Profession…
Screaming, Silence, and Sexual Meaning
Objectives This study examines how Ghanaian women interpret and experience sexual vocalizations during intimate encounters, focusing on the socio-cultural norms, gender expectations, and power relations shaping these expressions and their meanings.Method The study employed a qualitative interpretive design informed by post-structural feminist theory and symbolic interactionism. In-depth interviews were conducted between October and December 2025 …
Generational shifts in funeral practices in urban Ghana
The study offers significant insights into the generational changes in funeral customs within urban Ghana, particularly highlighting the perspectives of the elderly on youth performativity and public health concerns. The study was underpinned by the symbolic interactionism and risk society theories. Guided by the ethnographic design, we employed the criterion sampling technique to interview 17 older persons, 15 youth and 3 public health officials…
The dual faces of polygyny and ageing in Ghana
This study examines the multifaceted impact of polygyny on ageing among Ghanaian men in the Manso Nkwanta District of the Ashanti Region. Grounded in a life course perspective, it employs a descriptive phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of 33 men aged 60 and above, all of whom have been in polygynous marriages for at least 10 years. Drawing on in-depth, semi-structured interviews conducted in both English and Twi, the stud…
Sociological exploration into sexual crime exploitation among underage vulnerable girls in Ghana
This qualitative study investigates the complex interplay of factors contributing to the vulnerability of underage girls to sexual exploitation in Ghana, including poverty, lack of parental care, and societal norms. Using a phenomenological approach, the research explores the experiences of 26 underage girls who have faced sexual exploitation in West Africa using Ghana as a case study. Data collection employed semi-structured interviews and suppl…
Exploring the perceptions between ageing and mortality in selected prison facilities in Ghana
As the global population ages, understanding the implications of older persons within correctional facilities has become increasingly urgent. This study explores the complex relationships between ageing and mortality among older prisoners in Ghana, focusing on qualitative semi-structured interviews conducted with 26 prison officers. The research highlights the interplay of age-related vulnerabilities and systemic factors that exacerbate health ri…
The Nexus Between Crime and Textiles
It is because we women do not have a voice to be heard” - perceptions of gender-based discrimination and its relevance to health
Gender-based discrimination (GBD) remains a pervasive determinant of health inequity for women globally, yet its systemic and culturally embedded forms in low- and middle-income countries are underexplored. This study explores women’s lived experiences of GBD in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Tanzania, highlighting how intersecting social and institutional norms influence access to health care, education, employment, financial resources and the resultin…
Is mobile renewal enough? A qualitative study exploring stakeholders’ perspectives on mobile phone-based add-ons for national health insurance uptake in Ghana
Different mobile phone-based technologies can potentially increase NHIS coverage in Ghana. Implementation should address insurance literacy and build communities' trust in mobile technology
Political relationship marketing and loyalty intentions of voters
This article examines the effect of political relationship marketing on the loyalty intentions of voters in Ghana. The research employed a quantitative survey design and purposive sampling technique to analyse data from 503 respondents across 5 electoral regions of Ghana. Structural Equation Modelling in AMOS was used to test five research hypotheses. The findings indicate that political relationship marketing practices among Ghana’s two major po…
Data for health system comparison and assessment in the African Region
Background: Achieving universal health coverage in the African region requires health systems strengthening. Assessing and comparing health systems contributes to this process, but requires internationally comparable data. The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies has produced Health Systems in Transition (HiT) reviews in Europe, Asia, North America and the Caribbean with a standardised template. This study explores data availabilit…
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Data for health system comparison and assessment in the African Region
Background: Achieving universal health coverage in the African region requires health systems strengthening. Assessing and comparing health systems contributes to this process, but requires internationally comparable data. The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies has produced Health Systems in Transition (HiT) reviews in Europe, Asia, North America and the Caribbean with a standardised template. This study explores data availabilit…
The dual faces of polygyny and ageing in Ghana
This study examines the multifaceted impact of polygyny on ageing among Ghanaian men in the Manso Nkwanta District of the Ashanti Region. Grounded in a life course perspective, it employs a descriptive phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of 33 men aged 60 and above, all of whom have been in polygynous marriages for at least 10 years. Drawing on in-depth, semi-structured interviews conducted in both English and Twi, the stud…
Sociological exploration into sexual crime exploitation among underage vulnerable girls in Ghana
This qualitative study investigates the complex interplay of factors contributing to the vulnerability of underage girls to sexual exploitation in Ghana, including poverty, lack of parental care, and societal norms. Using a phenomenological approach, the research explores the experiences of 26 underage girls who have faced sexual exploitation in West Africa using Ghana as a case study. Data collection employed semi-structured interviews and suppl…
Exploring the perceptions between ageing and mortality in selected prison facilities in Ghana
As the global population ages, understanding the implications of older persons within correctional facilities has become increasingly urgent. This study explores the complex relationships between ageing and mortality among older prisoners in Ghana, focusing on qualitative semi-structured interviews conducted with 26 prison officers. The research highlights the interplay of age-related vulnerabilities and systemic factors that exacerbate health ri…
The Nexus Between Crime and Textiles
It is because we women do not have a voice to be heard” - perceptions of gender-based discrimination and its relevance to health
Gender-based discrimination (GBD) remains a pervasive determinant of health inequity for women globally, yet its systemic and culturally embedded forms in low- and middle-income countries are underexplored. This study explores women’s lived experiences of GBD in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Tanzania, highlighting how intersecting social and institutional norms influence access to health care, education, employment, financial resources and the resultin…
Is mobile renewal enough? A qualitative study exploring stakeholders’ perspectives on mobile phone-based add-ons for national health insurance uptake in Ghana
Different mobile phone-based technologies can potentially increase NHIS coverage in Ghana. Implementation should address insurance literacy and build communities' trust in mobile technology
Political relationship marketing and loyalty intentions of voters
This article examines the effect of political relationship marketing on the loyalty intentions of voters in Ghana. The research employed a quantitative survey design and purposive sampling technique to analyse data from 503 respondents across 5 electoral regions of Ghana. Structural Equation Modelling in AMOS was used to test five research hypotheses. The findings indicate that political relationship marketing practices among Ghana’s two major po…
Marriage or Manipulation? A Criminological Exploration of Social Media Marriage as Emerging Deviance in the Lens of Ghanaian Youth
This study investigates Ghanaian youth perceptions of “social media marriage,” examining whether these digital unions constitute legitimate relationships or spaces prone to criminal exploitation. Employing a descriptive phenomenological design within an interpretive paradigm, 40 participants aged 18–35 were purposively and snowball sampled from three popular online dating platforms in Ghana. Data were collected through in‐depth interviews conduct…
Examining the moderating role of generative AI in advancing teachers’ professional competencies through self-directed learning
This study examines the moderating role of Generative AI (GenAI) in the relationship between Self-Directed Learning (SDL) and Teacher Professional Competencies (TPC) among 363 high school teachers in Ghana. Utilizing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), the study empirically confirms that SDL significantly enhances all three dimensions of TPC: Professional Values and Attitudes, Professional Knowledge (PK), and Profession…
Screaming, Silence, and Sexual Meaning
Objectives This study examines how Ghanaian women interpret and experience sexual vocalizations during intimate encounters, focusing on the socio-cultural norms, gender expectations, and power relations shaping these expressions and their meanings.Method The study employed a qualitative interpretive design informed by post-structural feminist theory and symbolic interactionism. In-depth interviews were conducted between October and December 2025 …
Generational shifts in funeral practices in urban Ghana
The study offers significant insights into the generational changes in funeral customs within urban Ghana, particularly highlighting the perspectives of the elderly on youth performativity and public health concerns. The study was underpinned by the symbolic interactionism and risk society theories. Guided by the ethnographic design, we employed the criterion sampling technique to interview 17 older persons, 15 youth and 3 public health officials…
Medicine (5 obras) · Psychology (4 obras) · Business (3 obras) · Environmental health (3 obras) · Geography (3 obras) · Political science (3 obras) · Public health (3 obras) · Qualitative research (3 obras) · Ageing (2 obras) · Criminology (2 obras)