http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/745 2026-04-03T19:27:08Z 2026-04-03T19:27:08Z Abeka-Daniels, M. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5171 2026-03-30T10:15:55Z 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z

Online self-presentation of religious organisations- A study of two selected Pentecostal Churches in Ghana Abeka-Daniels, M. This study investigates self-presentation strategies of two prominent Pentecostal churches in Ghana, The Church of Pentecost (COP) and The Assemblies of God Church (AG) on Facebook. Employing self-presentation theory, the research sought to uncover how these churches used social media to project their religious identity and the motivations behind their online portrayals. Through qualitative content analysis and interviews with social media administrators, the research identified key themes such as evangelism, leadership, altruism, and social influence, as underpinnings of the selected churches' self-presentation strategies. The findings also revealed that both churches actively engage in promoting themselves as evangelistic consortia, leadership-centric entities, and socially influential organisations. By exploring these churches' strategic use of social media to enhance visibility, manage reputation, and establish thought leadership, this research contributes to the discourse on religious identity management and public relations in the digital era. The findings highlighted that these churches use Facebook to reinforce their organisational values, engage audiences, and adapt to contemporary communication trends, thereby filling a gap in literature on African religious organisations’ self-presentation in online spaces. The study recommended that the two churches increased their interaction with followers as well as refine their use of visual content. The study suggested that future studies should include other social media platforms to broaden understanding of how religious organisations in Ghana use digital platforms to manage identity, engage diverse audiences, and reinforce their influence within contemporary social and cultural framewo A thesis in the department of Strategic Communication, School of Communication and Media Studies, submitted to the school of graduate studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of degree of Master of Philosophy (Strategic Communication) in the University of Education, Winneba OCTOBER, 2024

2024-10-01T00:00:00Z Owusu, I.A. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5130 2026-03-24T10:06:07Z 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z

Experiences of male kindergarten teachers about their profession in the Nanton District Owusu, I.A. A Dissertation submitted in the Department of Development Communication, School of Communication and Media Studies, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment. of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Development Communication) in the University of Education,Winneba May, 2024

2024-05-01T00:00:00Z Kpeli, Y.M. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5129 2026-03-24T10:00:13Z 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z

Experiences of husbands of female pastors- navigating gender roles and communication dynamics in marital relationships Kpeli, Y.M. This study explored the experiences of husbands of female pastors/priests, focusing on navigating gender roles and communication dynamics in marital relationships. Motivated by the growing number of women entering into pastoral ministry and the limited research on their spouses’ experience, the study aimed to address a significant gap in literature. Using social role theory and communication adaptation theory, the research examined these husbands' communication patterns and gender role negotiation. Employing a phenomenological approach, data were gathered from five husbands using purposive sampling and semi-structured interviews, and they were thematically analysed. The findings revealed that communication in these marriages is characterised by openness, transparency, connection, intimacy, and partnership. Such dynamics enhance emotional bonding and marital contentment, with husbands using these communication methods to support and strengthen their relationships with their pastor wives. Additionally, husbands provide support in their wives' pastoral journeys by contributing financially, attending church activities, and sharing household tasks, emphasising the need for reciprocal assistance in achieving a harmonious marriage. The study highlighted that husbands ensure equal opportunities for self-expression, fostering mutual respect and understanding. They adapt to new situations and make compromises to maintain marital satisfaction. According to the research, husbands of female pastors develop coping mechanisms, such as effective communication, support networks, and counselling, to navigate the complexities arising from their wives' pastoral roles and unique challenges. The study concluded that communication dynamics in marriages are centred on partnership, intimacy, and transparency, strengthening the bond between spouses and promoting conflict resolution. Husbands of female pastors play a significant role in supporting their wives' pastoral duties, contributing to church activities, and managing household tasks, highlighting the importance of effective communication and mutual respect. The findings have practical implications for churches, counsellors, and support networks in developing programs and policies that enhance the well-being of pastoral couples and encourage more inclusive and supportive marital dynamics in ministry contexts A Thesis in the Department of Development Communication, School of Communication and Media Studies, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Development Communication) in the University of Education, Winneba NOVEMBER, 2023

2023-11-01T00:00:00Z Dzivor, J. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4817 2026-02-23T12:25:43Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Metadiscourse resources in classroom interaction the case of Aggrey Memorial Senior High School. Dzivor, J. This study employed a qualitative research approach to investigate the use of metadiscourse resources in selected Ghanaian secondary classrooms. The study focused on six lessons from English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Integrated Science classrooms, selected through purposive sampling. The data collection spanned six months (May–November, 2023) and included videotaped classroom interactions, observations, and semi-structured interviews with teachers. The lessons were transcribed and coded for metadiscourse markers such as transitions, frame markers, evidentials, hedges, boosters, attitude markers, and engagement markers. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data, with the unit of analysis being individual utterances. Findings revealed that teachers utilized both interactive and interactional metadiscourse resources to structure discussions, qualify claims, frame epistemic stances, emphasize points, convey evaluation, reference knowledge, and engage students. Additionally, colloquialisms, code-switching, vocatives, and nonverbal cues were used to fulfill various metadiscoursal communicative functions. Interviews with language and non-language teachers highlighted differences in communication pedagogy knowledge, with non-language teachers exhibiting limited awareness of metadiscourse resources. The study found that both language and non language teachers did not consciously or systematically plan their use of metadiscourse during classroom interactions. Based on these findings, the study recommends that teachers incorporate more of Hyland’s (2005) metadiscourse resources to introduce dynamism in their instructional strategies and enhance classroom communication. Furthermore, the study recommends that the functions of metadiscourse resources should be leveraged by teachers to promote effective classroom teaching and learning. Finally, the study suggests that teachers should make conscious efforts to integrate metadiscourse resources into their classroom lessons planning and delivery to guide discussions, clarify concepts, and foster student participation. A thesis in the Department of Communication Instruction, School of Communication and Media Studies, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Communication Instruction) in the University of Education, Winneba.

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