Browsing Research publications by Author "Kakay, Sheku"
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A critical assessment of the impact of conformity on collectivist families’ meal social interaction behaviour in Sierra Leone
Kakay, Sheku (2018-04-10)Background: Conformity is sanctioned at Sierra Leonean families’ mealtimes not only to streamline behaviour, but also to overhaul the character of individuals in order to increase their acceptance in society. These norms ... -
A Critical evaluation of the impact of religion on collectivist families’ meal social interaction behaviour in Sierra Leone, International Journal of Advanced Research
Kakay, Sheku; Mulkeen, James (2017-01-16)The symbolism of religion in the Sierra Leonean collectivist society is encouraged to promote increased inter-dependency and social bonding among families that share similar belief system. This belief is further accentuated ... -
The effect of ethnicity on collectivist families’ meal social interaction behaviour in Sierra Leone, International Journal of Advanced Research
Kakay, Sheku (2016-12-20)Ethnicity has been touted to have a significant influence on Sierra Leonean families’ meal consumption behaviour. It is used to define the social grouping of individuals as it is aligned with the type of language they ... -
Is the Culture of Inertia Affecting Technological Change in Higher Education? An Analysis of the Impact of Canvas in Teaching and Learning at the University of Hertfordshire.
Gkliatis, Ioannis; Kakay, Sheku (2020-09-09) -
A qualitative analysis of the impact of cultural inertia on studynet/canvas use in teaching and learning at a post-92 university
Kakay, Sheku (2021-07-07)Since this line of inquiry is underrepresented in the literature on technology adoption, this study investigates the effect of inertia on technology usage and acceptance in Higher Education institutions. Inertia is described ... -
The social class myth of collectivism: A qualitative study of the impact of social class on families’ meal interaction behaviour
Kakay, Sheku (2020-08-25)The class distinction in the Sierra Leonean society is the primary determinant of families’ access to a balanced diet as well as the level of social interaction at mealtimes. The income earned by families, their status in ... -
The social class myth of collectivism: A qualitative study of the impact of social class on families’ meal interaction behaviour
Kakay, Sheku (2021-06-16)The class distinction in the Sierra Leonean society is the primary determinant of families access to a balanced diet as well as the level of social interaction at mealtimes. The income earned by families, their status in ... -
UNDERSTANDING THE COLLECTIVISM DILEMMA: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE ETHNICITY PLAYS IN PROMOTING THE COLLECTIVIST BEHAVIOUR OF CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM FAMILIES AT MEALTIMES
Kakay, Sheku (2021-08-01)The findings show how ethnicity plays a significantly role in Sierra Leonean families‟ meal consumption behaviour. It defines the social grouping of families, and demonstrates how they align with the type of language spoken, ...