Obed Adonteng-Kissi

Obed Adonteng-Kissi serves as a Lecturer in Social Work within the Faculty of Health Sciences. His academic work centers on critical social issues in Ghana and Africa, including child labor, mental health of migrants, and community conflicts arising from resource extraction.

Key research domains include:

• Child Protection: Investigating cultural responsiveness in child protection systems and the tension between children's rights and parental expectations.
• Migration and Mental Health: Systematic reviews on mental health help-seeking behaviors among African migrants.
• Community Conflicts: Studies on mining-related conflicts in Ghana and oil exploration impacts in Nigeria, focusing on livelihoods and compensation.

His publication record from 2015 to 2024 shows a consistent emphasis on Ghanaian contexts, with a methodological preference for qualitative and mixed-methods research. He frequently compares rural and urban settings and engages with human rights frameworks to address social problems.