Papers by Christopher Mensah
Journal of Convention & Event Tourism
Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education
Cogent Psychology
The study explored the association between gender and fear of Covid-19 and compliance with its sa... more The study explored the association between gender and fear of Covid-19 and compliance with its safety protocols among health and non-health university students. The study sought to ascertain whether fear of Covid-19 and adherence to its protective measures would vary between male and female students of healthcare and non-healthcare university students. Using a cross-sectional quantitative research design, a convenient sample of 1119 undergraduate students selected from two universities in the Volta Region of Ghana completed self-administered questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and Mann Whitney U-test were conducted using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25 and R software. There was no significant difference (p=0.14) in the levels of fear of Covid-19 for male and female undergraduate students. However, there were significant differences in the adherence to Covid-19 safety measures with respect to male and female students (p=0.01). Lastly, fear of Covid-19 and adherence to its safety measures differed significantly between healthcare and non-healthcare students (p=0.00). Among students, fear of Covid-19 was independent of gender. However, female students are better adherents of Covid-19 safety measures than males. Also, non-healthcare students are more likely to experience greater fear of Covid-19 and adhere to its safety measures than their healthcare counterparts. Keywords: Covid-19, fear, adherence, gender, safety measures
The data and materials that support the results or analyses of the study. A cross-sectional quant... more The data and materials that support the results or analyses of the study. A cross-sectional quantitative approach was adopted for the study. A convenient sample of 1119 undergraduate students from two universities in the Volta Region of Ghana completed self-administered questionnaires following the appropriate ethical approval. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Kruskal Wallis and Mann Whitney <i>U</i>-tests drawing on IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0.<br>
International Journal of Educational Management, 2022
Purpose The paper examined the mediating effect of meaningfulness of study on the relation betwee... more Purpose The paper examined the mediating effect of meaningfulness of study on the relation between self-efficacy and academic programme satisfaction within higher education setup. Design/methodology/approach A total of 376 randomly selected students took part in the study by completing a self-reported survey. Data were analysed using PLS-SEM. Findings Results suggest self-efficacy and meaningfulness of studies positively predict student's satisfaction with academic programme. Besides, meaningfulness of study mediates the relation between self-efficacy and student's satisfaction of academic programme. Originality/value This study is one of the first to provide empirical evidence of the influence of meaningfulness of studies on self-efficacy and student academic programme satisfaction in the higher education context.
International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, 2019
This study examined the influence of job-client gender context and personal characteristics on se... more This study examined the influence of job-client gender context and personal characteristics on sexual harassment vulnerability of hotel employees in Accra, Ghana. Data for the study were solicited ...
Fruits and Vegetables (FVs) consumption is a critical route to long life and good health. Althoug... more Fruits and Vegetables (FVs) consumption is a critical route to long life and good health. Although the consumption of fruit and vegetable is strongly associated with lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases and obesity, consumption levels among school-aged children and adults are notably lower than the recommended amount of 400g per day, a quantity approximately equivalent to 5 servings per day. This research therefore evaluated the consumption and preference patterns of FVs among tertiary students in Ho Polytechnic, Ghana. A cross-sectional quantitative design was used to conveniently sample 449 students across the four faculties of the institution who provided data for the study via the completion of a structured questionnaire. Results of the study indicated that majority of respondents surveyed did not consume fruits 1-3 times a day contrary to a regular consumption of vegetables 1 – 3 times a day. Frequently consumed fruits were ba...
Increasing debates on decolonising tourism and hospitality knowledge production have emerged in t... more Increasing debates on decolonising tourism and hospitality knowledge production have emerged in the context of a largely Western-dominated canon of the research production and dissemination system. This paper contributes to these debates by highlighting and centring the research in and on Ghana. This is accomplished by reviewing and synthesising 238 tourism and hospitality articles authored by 520 authors over 31 years through content analysis. The sample shows a trend toward increased use of quantitative methodology, multiple authorship and underrepresentation of hospitality research. By outlining current thematic convergence, divergence and omissions, we set out a future research agenda. Our findings demonstrate that while research productivity has been increasing consistently , there is a very limited representation of Ghanaian (African) tourism and hospitality research scholarship in the top-tier tourism and hospitality journals. This raises concerns about the need and challenge...
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, 2019
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between perceived dependence on ... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between perceived dependence on tips and vulnerability to sexual harassment (SH) among hotel employees in Accra Metropolis, Ghana. Design/methodology/approach Within a cross-sectional research design, 583 employees from 55 hotels completed self-administered questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, χ2 test of independence, Kruskal–Wallis test were used to analyse collected data. Findings Results of the study reveal that dependence on tips is related to SH vulnerability of food and beverage staff. Furthermore, dependence on tips engenders a perception of SH climate. Compared to guests and co-workers, supervisors were least identified as perpetrators of SH in hotel workspaces. Guests were responsible for unwanted sexual attention, whereas co-workers pose the greatest risk for gender harassment. Practical implications Hotel management should invest in the publication of educational materials such as leaflets and posters ind...
Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 2016
This article empirically investigates the factors that determine diners' decision-making in choos... more This article empirically investigates the factors that determine diners' decision-making in choosing to eat at traditional catering establishments in Ho, Ghana. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by a sample of 199 patrons selected from five traditional catering establishments. Following the use of descriptive and inferential statistics, hygienic and cleanliness factors were found to be critical in the selection process while the quantity of food and pricing were least important. A significant proportion of women compared to men preferred eating at home to buying food prepared out-of-home. Craft and trade workers were more likely to eat food prepared out-of-home than salaried workers.
Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism, 2016
ABSTRACT This article examined the examination cheating behaviors and attitudes of students in a ... more ABSTRACT This article examined the examination cheating behaviors and attitudes of students in a polytechnic in Ghana. The influence of personal factors on academic dishonesty was assessed using descriptive and inferential statistics following the administration of questionnaires to a cross-section of 384 students selected conveniently. Copying of answers among students was the most common method of cheating during examinations. A statistically significant proportion of male students than female students self-reported academic dishonesty. Engineering students self-reported more academic dishonesty than hospitality students did. Students were indifferent toward reporting observed peer cheating. Peer cheating was found to be a strong predictor of academic dishonesty alongside intention to cheat. This implies that examination cheating will become recurrent and rampant among students unless it is made costly by enforcing punitive measures to serve as deterrent to students who observe peer cheating.
International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, Mar 30, 2022
The impacts of Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) projects are rarely independen... more The impacts of Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) projects are rarely independently evaluated through well-designed studies and only a few studies have employed the sustainable livelihood. This study used interviews and focus group discussions with local residents in three project communities within a framework of qualitative research design to examine the impact of Amansuri Conservation and Integrated Development Project (ACID) in Ghana on the five livelihood assets of local residents. Results from the study show that the ACID project has led to improved income generation, employment opportunities and natural resource conservation in the communities. Some level of success has also been attained in the area of conservation through the establishment of a community nature reserve, while majority of the residents have also changed their attitude towards natural resource use and management largely because of motivation from the direct benefits.
The study explored the perception of residents of Tafi Atome on the impact of tourism development... more The study explored the perception of residents of Tafi Atome on the impact of tourism development in the community. Face-to-face questionnaires were administered to 197 residents aged 18 and above in public places as well as houses in the community via convenience sampling procedure. Generally, results of the study indicate an appreciable consensus between residents that tourism has brought development to the community. Residents find tourism to have contributed to the conservation of Mona monkeys as well as enhancing the image of Tafi Atome. Results of the study indicate inconsistency of socio-demographic variables in explaining variation in residents ’ perception of tourism impacts.
African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2020
The influence of human resources management practices on discretionary work behaviour among famil... more The influence of human resources management practices on discretionary work behaviour among family-owned hotel workers is under-researched. Consequently, drawing on social exchange theory, this study examined the effect of high performance human resources practices on the discretionary work behaviour (DWB) of workers in family-owned hotels. A convenience sample of 803 workers completed self-reported questionnaire and data was analysed using descriptive statistics and partial least square structural equation modelling analysis. Results revealed that among the HPHRP, training and compensation were positively related to discretionary work behaviour while growth opportunity was inversely associated with discretionary work behaviour. Enhancing investment in employee training and compensation is likely to engender discretionary work behaviour among hotel workers. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Annatto extract was used as colorant in cakes from soy-wheat flour formulations. The effects of f... more Annatto extract was used as colorant in cakes from soy-wheat flour formulations. The effects of flour component and colorant were investigated on sensory attributes and proximate composition. A 3x2 factorial design of three factors (3 flour formulations) at 2 levels (annatto, sugar-flair colorant) was followed. Six cake samples (A, B, C, D, E, F) were produced and compared with a control (G) for affective sensory test and proximate analysis. Annatto-colored cakes closely matched the control (sugar-flair) in sensory performance although the later was scored higher for mouthfeel and flavour (P<0.05). All formulations had higher protein and crude fat contents than control. Samples C and E recorded significantly higher values for proteins (15.31 and 11.9% respectively against 8.27% for control) and moisture (24.87 and 25.59% respectively) than control (19.01%) (P<0.05). The control sample had higher ash (3.8%) and crude fibre (26.32%) against 1.87 and 15.89% for sample C and 1.56 ...
Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education
Abstract This study examined the influence of organizational, supervisor and co-worker supports o... more Abstract This study examined the influence of organizational, supervisor and co-worker supports on overall hospitality internship satisfaction. Within the framework of cross-sectional research design, 151 students completed self-administered questionnaires after they were selected using convenience sampling technique while hypotheses were tested applying PLS-SEM. Results of the study indicated a statistically significant positive relationship between organizational, supervisor and co-worker support and students’ internship satisfaction. This study provides valuable insights on the work-based social support and internship satisfaction nexus useful to managers of work placement programmes in higher education institutions.
International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration, 2019
This study examined the influence of job-client gender context and personal characteristics on se... more This study examined the influence of job-client gender context and personal characteristics on sexual harassment vulnerability of hotel employees in Accra, Ghana. Data for the study were solicited from 583 employees working in 55 hotels and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test of independence and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Result of the study indicates that young and unmarried front office and food and beverage female employees are relatively predisposed to sexual harassment in hotel workplaces. Sexual harassment victimization in the hotel workspaces is associated with daily routine activities of employees as well as demographic characteristics whereas job-client gender context appears limited in explaining the sexual harassment vulnerability of hotel employees.
Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, 2021
PurposeThe study examines a mediated mechanism for enhancing students' engagement i.e. peer, ... more PurposeThe study examines a mediated mechanism for enhancing students' engagement i.e. peer, intellectual and academic engagement within a higher education setup via the interaction of hope and mindfulness.Design/methodology/approachData were conveniently collected using self-reported questionnaires from a sample of 542 students. PLSc-SEM was used to test the stated hypotheses.FindingsResults from the analysis showed hope and mindfulness positively predict student academic, peer and intellectual engagements. Furthermore, mindfulness positively mediates the effect of hope on academic, peer and intellectual engagements.Practical implicationsThis study demonstrates that management of higher institutions must develop effective and efficient policies targeted at enhancing students' hope and mindful awareness.Originality/valueThis paper is the first to examine a model involving mindfulness, hope and peer, intellectual and academic engagement.
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Papers by Christopher Mensah