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Publication Date: 2019
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Asset Ownership and Academic Achievement among Youth in Ghana: Examining Associations Based on Asset Type and Academic Subject
Chowa, Gina A. N.; Masa, Rainier D.
Educational Forum, v83 n2 p181-198 2019
This cross-sectional study examined the relationships between asset type and academic achievement among Ghanaian junior high school students. Results suggest that the positive relationship between asset ownership and academic achievement depends on the type of asset and academic subject. Homeownership was positively and significantly associated with math achievement. Ownership of transport-related assets was positively and significantly associated with English achievement. Findings have implications for asset-building programs to promote academic proficiency and progress for all youth.
Descriptors: Case Studies, Academic Achievement, Junior High School Students, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries, Educational Attainment, Gender Differences, Females, Religious Factors, Mathematics Achievement, Grades (Scholastic), Animal Husbandry, Ownership, Housing, Transportation, Parent Background, Correlation, Sociocultural Patterns
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ghana
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