Some coastal and inland residential areas in Ghana have deposits of granite outcrops, such as those found in Winneba, a coastal town in Ghana’s Central Region. Residential granite outcrop deposits mostly draw the people’s perception about their origin and why they appeared in such areas. The study was therefore aimed at finding out the perception of residents about the existence of granite outcrops in parts of Winneba Township.
The study was mainly descriptive using total respondents of 60 residents from three communities within the Winneba Township. These were selected through systematic and purposive sampling and were interviewed. The study also relied on first-hand information as well as documented literature. The results confirmed that the perception of most residents was influenced by their level of education and also traditional beliefs. Even those with higher education relied on historical myths and folk tales handed to them by their grandparents, either than scientific-based research. It however appeared that the varying perceptions of the residents mostly did not fit into the scientific explanation of the origin of the granite outcrops in the communities. Based on these findings, it was recommended that public education be carried out to create awareness about these outcrops, their preservation and utilization.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results and Discussions
- Residents' perceptions about the granite outcrops in parts of Winneba
- Traditional belief related to granite outcrops
- Respondents side with scientific explanation
- Respondents' age and their perceived causes of granite outcrop
- Respondent's duration of stay and their perceived causes of granite outcrops
- Respondents' gender and their perceived perceptional cause of granite outcrops
- Residents' perception and scientific explanation of granite outcrops in Winneba
- Residents' perceptions about the granite outcrops in parts of Winneba
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate the perception of residents in Winneba, Ghana regarding the presence of granite outcrops in their community. The research seeks to compare these perceptions with scientific knowledge about the origin of these outcrops.
- Residential perception of granite outcrops
- Influence of traditional beliefs on perception
- Impact of education on understanding granite outcrop formation
- The role of scientific knowledge in understanding geological phenomena
- The potential for utilizing granite outcrops for community development
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction delves into the formation of granite as a plutonic igneous rock, highlighting the processes of volcanic activity and erosion that bring these outcrops to the surface. It then discusses the presence of granite outcrops in various locations worldwide, specifically focusing on their occurrence in Ghana and the varying perceptions surrounding them.
The methodology chapter outlines the descriptive survey approach employed in the study. The researcher specifically targeted residents who have lived in the area for over ten years, aiming to gather data from a representative sample of the community. The selection process involved both purposive and random sampling techniques.
The results and discussions chapter explores the residents' perceptions of granite outcrops, delving into the influence of traditional beliefs and the role of education in shaping their understanding. The chapter also examines the relationships between respondents' age, length of stay, gender, and their perceived causes of the outcrops.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this research include residents, perception, granite outcrop, igneous rock, traditional beliefs, and community development. The study investigates the relationship between these key concepts and aims to shed light on the importance of scientific understanding in shaping community perceptions and fostering sustainable resource utilization.
- Quote paper
- Ezekiel Otoo (Author), 2017, Granit Outcrops and their Reception by Residents, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1021431
