Vivian Tackie-Ofosu (BSc, MPhil (Ghana), MPA(Iowa), PhD(Ghana))

Academic Qualifications
1. Ghana Institute of Journalism, Accra Diploma in Journalism and Public Relations, 1982 
2. Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Accra, Post Graduate Certificate in Management (GIMPA), 1988
3. University of Ghana Legon, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Family & Consumer Sciences, 1996
4. University of Ghana Legon, Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Agricultural Extension, 2001
5. Drake University, Iowa, USA, Masters in Public Administration, 2003
6. University of Ghana, Legon   Ph.D. Family Studies.  2012

Research interest 
General research interest focuses on family and child development.  Specific interests include: Human development across the life span (Preschool to aged); parenting role in cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual development of children; understanding childhood learning environment and developmentally appropriate learning materials, researching learning needs of children with special needs in specific cultural settings.  Also, family health and care including HIV/AIDS care at home and management of family resources. Other areas include child and family welfare perspectives and policy decision-making; Women empowerment and entrepreneurial skills in relation to family and child welfare.

Current research/project(s)
1. “Mobile Money Opportunities: Field Trials for Empowering Women in Ghana”, Sophia Anong, Judith Aboagye, Francis Annan, Bernice Dodor, and Vivian Tackie-Ofosu (Co-PIs). June, 2020. University of Georgia Office of Research, Faculty Seed Grants in the Sciences Program.

2. Children in hiding: Exploring the experience of parents caring for their children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Ga West, Accra, Ghana.

3. Challenges and coping strategies of care givers of adolescents with Autistic Disorders at Autism Awareness Care and Training Centre, New Horizon, and Multi-Kids Inclusive Academy.

4. Stakeholder’s Perceptions of Quality Kindergarten Education in the Tamale Metropolis

5. Play and Social Competence: Perceptions of Parents’ at Haatso

Past research projects
1. Empowering women farmers and improving school meal programs in Fantekwa district in Ghana, Two years. USDA, 2018, Goergette Owusu-Amankwah., Janet Mullins., Vivian Tackie-Ofosu

2. Perspectives on Markers of Adulthood Among Emerging Adults in Ghana and Nigeria. (2018). Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood Bernice Dodor. Vivian Tackie-Ofosu. Faculty seed funding, East Carolina University, Family and consumer Sciences

Awards
1. Commonwealth Scholarship Award.  United Kingdom, 2007 -2009   
2. Nominated faculty for Exchange Program (ISEP) Early Childhood Education, University of Idaho, USA 2008-2009
3. Research and Innovation, ORID Conference Travel  Award,  20013, 2005
4. University of Ghana Graduate fellowship, 1997
5. Best graduating student, Volta Hall, University of Ghana,  1996

Recent publications
1. Owusu-Amankwah., G, Mullins., J. T, Tackie-Ofosu V. (2018). Willingness of Rural and Peri-Urban Women Smallholder Farmers to Participate in Home-Grown School Feeding Farming Contracts in Ghana. Journal of Business Diversity

2. Dodor. B., Tackie-Ofosu. V., et. al (2018). Perspectives on Markers of Adulthood Among Emerging Adults in Ghana and Nigeria. Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood and SAGE Publishing.DOI: 10.1177/2167696818778906

3. Tackie-Ofosu,V. Kumador,D., &Mahama, S. (2018). Sibling relationship and adolescents’ internalizing and externalizing problems. Ife PsychologyIA, 26(1)193-208

4. Tackie-Ofosu, V., Mahama, S., Nyarko, N.Y. (2018) Conceptions of Adulthood: Perspectives from Ghana. IFE PsychologyIA, 26(1) 234_253.

5.  Mahama, S., Tackie-Ofosu, V., Ayisibea, J. A., Gadegbeku, C., Owusu Bempah, J. (2017) Quality and best practices in early childhood programmes: Perceptions of parents and teachers in the Ga East Municipality of Accra, Ghana, International Journal of Psychology in Africa, 2(25): 310-315.

6. Tackie-Ofosu V., & Vandyk, E., What Works for Parents: How Parents Support Their Children with Math Homework in Rural Ghana. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, Vol 4 No 1 (2016).

7. Tackie-Ofosu, V., (2015) Parents’ Experiences with Digital Lifestyles of Young Adults: A Ghanaian Experience. Journal of American Association of Family and Consumer Sciencies, 12 (107):35-40

8. Tackie-Ofosu, V., Mahama, S., Dosoo, S. T., Kumador, D., & Toku, N. A. (2015). Mother Tongue Usage in Ghanaian Pre-Schools; Perceptions of Parents and Teachers. Journal of Education and Practice, Vol.6, No.34, 81-87.

9. Vandyck, E., Tackie-Ofosu, V., Elizabeth Ba-Ama, E., &William Senyah, W., (2014) Effects of ergonomic practices on garments production in Madina, Ghana. International Research Journal of Arts Social Science, 3(1):1-7.

10. Tackie-Ofosu, V., Mahama, S., Kumador, D., Budu, M., & Sackey, E. K. K. (2014). Where Children Live and Have their Wellbeing; A Study of Housing Conditions and Health in Accra-Ghana. Development Country Studies. Vol. 4, No. 24, 190 – 197

11. Tackie-Ofosu, V., Senah K., Tagoe M., Gadegbeku C., Vandyck, E (2014) Double Jeopardy: HIV-Positive Wives Caring for Their HIV-Positive Spouses in Accra.  Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Health Care.  4 (25):94-101

12. Vandyck E., Tackie-Ofosu, V., Kuma-kpobe M., Fianu, D., (2014) Sustaining livelihood of garment producers through education: The use of special fabrics at New Dansoman, Ghana. International Multidisciplinary E-journal 3, (11):

13. Tackie-Ofosu, V.  & Bentum, K (2013) Quality versus Quantity: The Use of Observation by Early Childhood Educators in Improving the Performance of Children Enrolled in Preschool Programs in Ghana. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 14 (1):1-5

14. Ladele, D. A & Tackie-Ofosu, V (2013) Gender analysis of commitment and participation in rural water supply project in Suhum Kraboa Coaltar District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 15 (4): 1-13

15. Tackie-Ofosu, V. (2012) HIV-Positive Mothers Parenting Toddlers Living with HIV/AIDS in Ghana. Journal of Asian Regional Association of Home Economics, 19, 1-9

16. Tackie-Ofosu, V. (2012) Play Without Ceasing: Mother’s Involvement in Traditional Play Activities with their Children in Teiman, Ghana. Journal of National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS), (7) :83-89.

17. Tackie-Ofosu, V.  (2010) Care Practices for People Living with AIDS at Home in Accra: The Use and Management of Household Resources. The 4th International Conference on the theme, Appropriate Technology and Water and Sanitation: Solution for a Thirsty Polluted Planet. Conference Proceedings Pages 59-65: Publishers: University of Ghana, Legon Press.

18. Tackie-Ofosu, V., Ladele, A. A. & Atengdem, P. (2007) Community Participation and Effectiveness of Rural Water Supply Management in The Suhum Kraboa Coaltar District, Eastern Region of Ghana, 21st Annual National Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria.: Conference Proceedings Pages 256-267. Publishers: Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN)

19. Nti, C., Tackie-Ofosu, V. & Nortey, E. (2002) Effect of Freeze Preservation and Functional Sensory Characteristics of Cassava Root Products: The Journal of Asian Regional Association of Home Economics. Vol. 9, Pages 170-172.

Professional membership(s)
1. Member, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
2. Member, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
3. Member, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Kentucky, USA.
4. Member, Ghana Consumer Association.
5. Member, Ghana Science Association