Asset Ownership and Academic Achievement among Youth in Ghana: Examining Associations Based on Asset Type and Academic Subject

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. Homeownersh...

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Published in:The Educational forum (West Lafayette, Ind.) Ind.), 2019-04, Vol.83 (2), p.181-198
Main Authors: Chowa, Gina A. N, Masa, Rainier D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Animal Husbandry
Case Studies
Correlation
Educational Attainment
English (Second Language)
English language
Females
Foreign Countries
Gender Differences
Grades (Scholastic)
Housing
Junior High School Students
Mathematics Achievement
Middle school students
Ownership
Parent Background
Religious Factors
Second Language Instruction
Second Language Learning
Secondary school students
Sociocultural Patterns
Transportation
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0013-1725
1938-8098
DOI:10.1080/00131725.2019.1570578