Investigating the Role of Unemployment on Relationship Breakdown Among the Unemployed Ghanaian Youth
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Daitey William
Owusu Panin Kwame Baah
Takyi Eddy Mary
Ahiabu Selasi
Bonsu Emmanuel
This study examines the relationship between unemployment and relationship breakdown among youth in Ghana. Unemployment among youth has become a pressing issue globally, particularly in developing countries like Ghana. The objective is to investigate how the experience of unemployment influences relationship stability among young adults. The study employs qualitative research methods, including interviews and focus groups to gather data from unemployed youth in various regions of Ghana. Factors such as financial stress, decreased self-esteem, and the strain on interpersonal relationships due to unemployment were some of the perceptions by the unemployed youth in Ghana. The findings aim to contribute to a better understanding of the social impacts of unemployment and provide insights into potential interventions to support youth navigating these challenges in Ghanaian society.
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Daitey William, AsanSka University College of Design and Technology, Ghana
Department of Product Design and Entrepreneurship, AsanSka University College of Design and Technology, Ghana
Owusu Panin Kwame Baah, AsanSka University College of Design and Technology, Ghana
Department of Jewellery Design, AsanSka University College of Design and Technology, Ghana
Takyi Eddy Mary, AsanSka University College of Design and Technology, Ghana
Department of Fashion Design, AsanSka University College of Design and Technology, Ghana
Ahiabu Selasi, AsanSka University College of Design and Technology, Ghana
Department of Digital Media and Communication Design, AsanSka University College of Design and Technology, Ghana
Bonsu Emmanuel, AsanSka University College of Design and Technology, Ghana
Department of Jewellery Design, AsanSka University College of Design and Technology, Ghana
