Annabella Osei-Tutu
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 910246 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Annabella Osei-Tutu |
| PRENOMES | Annabella |
| SOBRENOME | Osei-Tutu |
| ASSINATURA | OSEI-TUTU A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Ghana |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9407-8770 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 38 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 9 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 38 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2018 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Exploration of Hurtful Events Among Ghanaian Couples
We explored hurtful events Ghanaian couples encounter and evaluated the uniqueness of gender and age differences among 102 couples aged 24 to 73. A prompt questionnaire recorded hurtful events in the couples relationships, and the data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results revealed ten types of hurtful events: (1) active disassociation; (2) passive disassociation; (3) infidelity; (4) disrespect; (5) violence; (6) humiliation; (…
Experiences of reconciliation with god
Divine forgiveness is central to Christian faith yet remains understudied psychologically.This study examined incident-specific experiences of reconciling with God among Christians from culturally and religiously diverse contexts, guided by the Relational Spirituality Model of Personal Sin, which conceptualizes reconciliation as emerging from cognitive-emotional appraisals involving the self, personal sin, God, and other people.Participants were …
Mental Illness Framing and Programming in Christian Places of Worship
Conception and Experiences of Grief Among Ghanaian Children
The purpose of the study was to explore the conceptions and experiences of grief due to death among Ghanaian children. The study employed a phenomenological study design to understand the lived experiences of Ghanaian children, using a semi-structured interview guide. Participants were purposefully sampled. Thirty school-going children aged between 7 and 17 (average age: 13.83) who had experienced the loss of a loved one, were interviewed in Engl…
Ethical Considerations in Ghanaian Religious Counseling
“They are not as strong as we think”
This study explored symptoms of mental health illnesses of Ghanaian pastors across three denominations and ascertained association with selected demographic variables, meaning in life and general self-efficacy. Overall, 22.9% of pastors show symptoms of mental illnesses. Participants reported symptoms of somatization (22%), obsessive compulsiveness (30.5%), interpersonal sensitivity (34.1%), depression (22.9%), anxiety (22.4%), hostility (14.8), …
Community social capital and mental health participation
We utilised a multiple mediation model to investigate the pathways linking dimensions of community social capital to collective participation in mental health promotion in two urban communities in Ghana. Participants (n = 384) were from Jamestown (n = 144) and Usshertown (n = 240) communities (female = 55.7%; mean age = 34.38 years, SD = 14.37 years). Structural equation modelling showed that shared concern and leadership trust directly facilitat…
Group membership, social identification and mental health
Mainstream psychology research promotes social group membership as a remedy for poor mental health. However, empirical evidence from African communities is limited. Using a survey of 384 respondents (female = 55.7%; mean age = 34.38 years, SD = 14.37 years), we examined this in two resource-poor Ghanaian urban communities. Depressive symptoms ranged from 11.5% to 28.1%, with severe symptom rates higher in male participants. Anxiety symptoms varie…
I am growing, but I don’t give up”
Religion and spirituality are considered to be helpful resources during late adulthood where declines and losses are presumably pronounced. In Ghana, religion and spirituality are integral aspects of everyday life. The purpose of the study was to explore and understand how older adults experience and make meaning of their lives using spirituality as a lens. Twelve community-dwelling older adults (age range = 60–81 years) in Ghana were interviewed…
Social Group Membership, Social Identities, and Mental Health Experiences in Urban Poor Communities in Ghana
Ghanaian values in motion
Slogans on commercial vehicles are a common sight in Ghana. These material artefacts can provide insight into beliefs and values about the sociocultural, spiritual, and political experiences of life in the contemporary Ghanaian context. In this study, we collected and analysed a total of 438 commercial vehicles’ slogans from 5 main transportation terminals in the Accra metropolitan area. Our thematic analysis of these slogans shows a major emphas…
How do Ghanaian Pentecostal Charismatic Christian university students experience well-being? – balancing the needs of self and others
Conceptualisations of well-being show cultural variations. In Ghana, traditional culture emphasises collectivistic values. However, the growth of Pentecostal Charismatic Christianity has dispersed individualistic values, which may be even more pronounced in emerging adults. The aim of the current study was to explore how Ghanaian Pentecostal Charismatic Christian university students conceptualise well-being. Twelve participants belonging to diffe…
Representations of Mental Illness in a Ga Community in Southern Ghana
This study explored lay concepts about and attributions of mental illness in a Ga community in southern Ghana. The study’s sample consisted of 11 Ga men and 12 Ga women, ranging in age from 30-81. Participants completed one-on-one interviews. Participants ascribed to polyphasic attributions of mental illness including biomedical and spiritual explanations. Attributions informed understandings of help-seeking behavior. Stigma was recognized as an …
Conceptualizations of Effective Parenting
Limited research on effective parenting and optimal child outcomes within an African, specifically Ghanaian context exists. This study examined conceptions of effective parenting from the perspective of religious counselors who are often sought by parents for parenting advice. Two research questions were addressed: (1) how do religious counselors conceptualize effective parenting; and (2) to what extent do their conceptualizations reflect current…
Forgiveness among Ghanaian children and early adolescents in the context of peer‐to‐peer dyads
How children experience forgiveness within peer relationships is unknown among children in West Africa. In this study, we sought to understand the contributing factors and influences of forgiveness among children in Ghana for peer‐to‐peer offenses. We conducted a qualitative study on 25 participants (between the ages of 12 and 15 years) in Accra, Ghana. Thematic analysis was utilized to identify themes from semi‐structured interview transcripts. …
Emotional experiences and psychological well-being in 51 countries during the Covid-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges to psychological well-being, but how can we predict when people suffer or cope during sustained stress? Here, we test the prediction that specific types of momentary emotional experiences are differently linked to psychological well-being during the pandemic. Study 1 used survey data collected from 24,221 participants in 51 countries during the COVID-19 outbreak. We show that, across countries, well-being…
Socio-economic and technological aspects of mental health of older persons
Research indicates that social capital can influence the extent to which socio-economic status (SES) and information and communications technology (ICT) affect mental health. This study uses empirical data to examine the veracity of this claim by examining the effect of SES and ICT use on the mental health of older persons in Ghana, as well as the moderating role of bonding ( i.e. strong ties) and bridging ( i.e. weak ties) social capital in thes…
“Kwatakwata by June diεε…”
The first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has been described as stressful. People make light of stressful situations in different ways. Ghanaians are known to be able to make humour out of any situation. During the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ghanaians shared memes and posters on social media, making light of the seriousness of the problem. "Kwatakwata by June diεε..." shortened from the phrase: "kwatakwata by June diεε na obiara awu" to…
A Lot of Ghanaians Really Don’t Understand the Work We Do” – Cultural Adaptations and Barriers in Ghanaian Psychotherapy Practice
Formal psychotherapy in Ghana is gaining momentum. Concerns about the over-reliance on Western theories bring the suitability of associated clinical interventions into question for Ghanaian, non-Western clients. We interviewed 27 clinical practitioners (including clinical, counseling, and health psychologists) practicing in an urban setting to explore cultural challenges they faced and to identify cultural adaptations they made in their practice.…
The modernity/coloniality of love
A manifestation of coloniality in psychological science concerns the modern individualist lifeways that inform mainstream research. We report results of a multi‐method research project that investigated implications of these ways of being for the experience of love in Ghanaian settings. In particular, we investigated the hypothesis that engagement with Pentecostal Charismatic Churches (PCCs)—an important carrier of individualist lifeways in many …
Self-Forgiveness Among Incarcerated Individuals in Ghana
Research on the forgiveness of self has largely focused on less severe, more common types of offenses among samples within developed westernized nations. In this brief report of a study within a developing nation in Africa, applications of self-forgiveness are extended to incarcerated people. The sample comprised N = 310 males (83.87%) and females (16.13%) who were incarcerated in a medium-security Ghanaian prison ( M age = 39.35, SD age = 13.28)…
“I Reported My Wife to Her Mother . . .” An Analysis of Transgressions Within Child- and Parent-In-Law Relationships in Ghana
We investigated transgressions in the context of in-law relationships in Ghana. In-laws form an integral part of the family structure in Ghana. However, psychological studies on in-law relationships in this country are rare. The current study interviewed thirty-seven individuals, aged between 32 and 76 who had been married between 2 and 59 years, from two regions in Southern Ghana. Through semi-structured interviews, participants described transg…
The Impact of Covid-19 and Religious Restrictions on the Well-Being of Ghanaian Christians
Conceptualisations of personal growth in Ghanaian Orthodox Christians
Personal growth is integral to mental health. Hegemonic psychological theories about personal growth were formulated in an individualistic culture where people experience an independent self. Conceptualisations of personal growth may be different in collectivistic cultures where people experience an interdependent self. Ghanaian Orthodox Christians are embedded in a collectivistic culture where religion permeates every-day life. The aim of this s…
Factors Contributing to Divorce in Ghana
In Ghana, some divorce cases are conducted through the courts, and the reasons for such cases are important to gauge the factors that account for the dissolution of marriages in Ghana. This study was conducted to explore in-depth, the factors that lead to divorce using court suits in Ghana. Data were obtained from 30 lawsuits consisting of 11 men and 19 women with an age range of 29–71 years. Reasons for marital dissolution were assembled from a …
The modernity/coloniality of love
A manifestation of coloniality in psychological science concerns the modern individualist lifeways that inform mainstream research. We report results of a multi‐method research project that investigated implications of these ways of being for the experience of love in Ghanaian settings. In particular, we investigated the hypothesis that engagement with Pentecostal Charismatic Churches (PCCs)—an important carrier of individualist lifeways in many …
Ghanaian values in motion
Slogans on commercial vehicles are a common sight in Ghana. These material artefacts can provide insight into beliefs and values about the sociocultural, spiritual, and political experiences of life in the contemporary Ghanaian context. In this study, we collected and analysed a total of 438 commercial vehicles’ slogans from 5 main transportation terminals in the Accra metropolitan area. Our thematic analysis of these slogans shows a major emphas…
Ban of Religious Gatherings during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Conflict Handling in Ghanaian In-law Relationships
We interviewed 34 married individuals between the ages of 32 and 69 in Southern Ghana regarding conflict handling strategies they adopt in their in-law relationships. We conceptualized the strategies around face concerns. Findings from inductive thematic analysis support participant use of five main conflict handling strategies: human/divine third-party engagements, obsequious behavior, apologizing, ignoring, and confronting. These strategies map…
Conceptions of love in Ghana
We explored conceptions of love from the perspective of Ghanaian Christians. Using an ethnographic approach, we interviewed 61 participants (males = 39; females = 22; age range 20 to 70) on their understanding and experiences of love in the context of family. Thematic analysis of the interview data revealed understandings of love expression in meeting material needs (of children, spouse, parents, and close relatives), helping other people in need…
Explorations of Forgiveness in Ghanaian Marriages
Common presenting problems in religious lay counselling practice in Ghana
Mental help systems in Ghana are overwhelmed with severe and chronic mental health issues. Yet, rapid urbanisation is contributing to a weakening of traditional help systems. Religious organisations offer a viable option through counselling ministries and groups. To understand the role lay counselling plays in the help system in Ghana, we interviewed one hundred (N = 100; age range: 24–80) lay counsellors practising mainly in Christian and Islami…
Meaning and Perceptions of the Good Life in Ghana
Premarital Counseling Practices among Christian and Muslim Lay Counselors in Ghana
We examined premarital counseling services offered by Christian and Muslim lay counselors in Ghana. Participants including clergy, Islamic clerics, and laity practicing in four urban centers were interviewed. Thematic analysis showed that common issues covered include medical screening, beliefs and values, expectations, partner knowledge, roles and duties, sex, parenthood, financial management, communication, and conflicts. The findings offer imp…
The Emotional experiences of children living in orphanages in Ghana
Purpose This study aims to explore the emotional experiences of children in selected orphanages. Design/methodology/approach The study was executed in three orphanages in Accra, Tema and Aburi through the use of semi-structured interviews and observations. Findings In total, 15 respondents reported some emotional experiences such as loneliness, entrapment, deprivation, rejection and helplessness. Originality/value The number of children living in…
Conflict Handling in Ghanaian In-law Relationships
We interviewed 34 married individuals between the ages of 32 and 69 in Southern Ghana regarding conflict handling strategies they adopt in their in-law relationships. We conceptualized the strategies around face concerns. Findings from inductive thematic analysis support participant use of five main conflict handling strategies: human/divine third-party engagements, obsequious behavior, apologizing, ignoring, and confronting. These strategies map…
Self-Forgiveness Among Incarcerated Individuals in Ghana
Research on the forgiveness of self has largely focused on less severe, more common types of offenses among samples within developed westernized nations. In this brief report of a study within a developing nation in Africa, applications of self-forgiveness are extended to incarcerated people. The sample comprised N = 310 males (83.87%) and females (16.13%) who were incarcerated in a medium-security Ghanaian prison ( M age = 39.35, SD age = 13.28)…
“I Reported My Wife to Her Mother . . .” An Analysis of Transgressions Within Child- and Parent-In-Law Relationships in Ghana
We investigated transgressions in the context of in-law relationships in Ghana. In-laws form an integral part of the family structure in Ghana. However, psychological studies on in-law relationships in this country are rare. The current study interviewed thirty-seven individuals, aged between 32 and 76 who had been married between 2 and 59 years, from two regions in Southern Ghana. Through semi-structured interviews, participants described transg…
The Impact of Covid-19 and Religious Restrictions on the Well-Being of Ghanaian Christians
Conceptualisations of personal growth in Ghanaian Orthodox Christians
Personal growth is integral to mental health. Hegemonic psychological theories about personal growth were formulated in an individualistic culture where people experience an independent self. Conceptualisations of personal growth may be different in collectivistic cultures where people experience an interdependent self. Ghanaian Orthodox Christians are embedded in a collectivistic culture where religion permeates every-day life. The aim of this s…
Factors Contributing to Divorce in Ghana
In Ghana, some divorce cases are conducted through the courts, and the reasons for such cases are important to gauge the factors that account for the dissolution of marriages in Ghana. This study was conducted to explore in-depth, the factors that lead to divorce using court suits in Ghana. Data were obtained from 30 lawsuits consisting of 11 men and 19 women with an age range of 29–71 years. Reasons for marital dissolution were assembled from a …
Newspaper Coverage of Substance Misuse and Other Drug-Related Behaviors in Ghana
Covid-19, chronic conditions and structural poverty
In the African region COVID-19 infection and death rates are increasing (writing in May 2020), most deaths have occurred among individuals with chronic conditions, and poor communities face higher risks of infection and socio-economic insecurities. We assessed the psychosocial needs of a chronic illness support group in Accra, Ghana, within the context of their broader community. The community lives in structural poverty and has a complex burden …
Intimacy and self-disclosure in Ghanaian in-law relationships
Intimacy and self-disclosure are strong indicators of relationship stability and satisfaction. In-law relationships are described as uncertain, and intimacy and self-disclosure may be tools used to reduce these uncertainties. We adopt a socio-ecological approach to examine how the Ghanaian ecology affords intimacy and self-disclosure as relationship-enhancing tools in Ghanaian parent–child-in-law relationships. We interviewed 17 individuals in lo…
Ban of Religious Gatherings during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Competence in professional psychology practice in Ghana
Issues concerning competence of practicing psychologists have not been critically investigated in Ghana. This study used the three-dimensional cube model of core competencies as a framework to explore competencies of professional psychologists in active clinical health practice in Ghana. Sixteen clinical psychologists with 1 to 20 years of practicing experience were interviewed on adequacy of their graduate training for practice as well as mainta…
Religious Homogamy Affects the Connections of Personality and Marriage Qualities to Unforgiving Motives
In Ghana, collectivism holds people together in marital relationships, even if partners are religiously different. Married partners still hurt, betray, or offend each other and might develop avoidance or vengeful (i.e., unforgiving) motives. We investigated whether religious homogamy moderated connections of personality and marriage variables to unforgiving motives. Heterosexual married couples (N = 176 heterosexual married couples; N = 352 indiv…
“Kwatakwata by June diεε…”
The first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has been described as stressful. People make light of stressful situations in different ways. Ghanaians are known to be able to make humour out of any situation. During the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ghanaians shared memes and posters on social media, making light of the seriousness of the problem. "Kwatakwata by June diεε..." shortened from the phrase: "kwatakwata by June diεε na obiara awu" to…
A Lot of Ghanaians Really Don’t Understand the Work We Do” – Cultural Adaptations and Barriers in Ghanaian Psychotherapy Practice
Formal psychotherapy in Ghana is gaining momentum. Concerns about the over-reliance on Western theories bring the suitability of associated clinical interventions into question for Ghanaian, non-Western clients. We interviewed 27 clinical practitioners (including clinical, counseling, and health psychologists) practicing in an urban setting to explore cultural challenges they faced and to identify cultural adaptations they made in their practice.…
The modernity/coloniality of love
A manifestation of coloniality in psychological science concerns the modern individualist lifeways that inform mainstream research. We report results of a multi‐method research project that investigated implications of these ways of being for the experience of love in Ghanaian settings. In particular, we investigated the hypothesis that engagement with Pentecostal Charismatic Churches (PCCs)—an important carrier of individualist lifeways in many …
How do Ghanaian Pentecostal Charismatic Christian university students experience well-being? – balancing the needs of self and others
Conceptualisations of well-being show cultural variations. In Ghana, traditional culture emphasises collectivistic values. However, the growth of Pentecostal Charismatic Christianity has dispersed individualistic values, which may be even more pronounced in emerging adults. The aim of the current study was to explore how Ghanaian Pentecostal Charismatic Christian university students conceptualise well-being. Twelve participants belonging to diffe…
Representations of Mental Illness in a Ga Community in Southern Ghana
This study explored lay concepts about and attributions of mental illness in a Ga community in southern Ghana. The study’s sample consisted of 11 Ga men and 12 Ga women, ranging in age from 30-81. Participants completed one-on-one interviews. Participants ascribed to polyphasic attributions of mental illness including biomedical and spiritual explanations. Attributions informed understandings of help-seeking behavior. Stigma was recognized as an …
Conceptualizations of Effective Parenting
Limited research on effective parenting and optimal child outcomes within an African, specifically Ghanaian context exists. This study examined conceptions of effective parenting from the perspective of religious counselors who are often sought by parents for parenting advice. Two research questions were addressed: (1) how do religious counselors conceptualize effective parenting; and (2) to what extent do their conceptualizations reflect current…
Forgiveness among Ghanaian children and early adolescents in the context of peer‐to‐peer dyads
How children experience forgiveness within peer relationships is unknown among children in West Africa. In this study, we sought to understand the contributing factors and influences of forgiveness among children in Ghana for peer‐to‐peer offenses. We conducted a qualitative study on 25 participants (between the ages of 12 and 15 years) in Accra, Ghana. Thematic analysis was utilized to identify themes from semi‐structured interview transcripts. …
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