Dr. JUDITH CHINEYE AZIKIWE

Senior Lecturer | Head of Department

Faculty of Social Science · Department of Psychology

Specialization Clinical Psychology

Phone: 08038468996

Biography

Dr. Azikiwe, Judith Chineye is a senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. She holds a doctoral degree in Psychology from Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. She is a Clinical Psychologist. She was the Departmental Examinations Officer from 2017/2018 academic session to 2020/2021 academic session and 2023/2024 academic session. She became the Assistant coordinator, Institute of Part-Time Studies from 2020/2021 academic session till 2023/2024 academic session. Her research interest includes mental health, substance use and abuse, mental health relapse, peer and family pressure, psychosocial health, academic performance and learning strategies. She has published in both local and international journals. She is a reviewer of many journal articles. She is a professional member of Nigerian Association of Psychologist (NPA), Nigerian association of Clinical Psychologists (NACP) and a member of International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD). She is the current Acting Head of the Department of Psychology.

Research Interests

behaviour modification, mental health relapse, substance use and addiction, academic performance and learning styles and stategies

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (2008)
Masters Degree, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (2013)
PhD, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (2019)

Selected Publications

The roles of childhood trauma and parental conflict on the psychology well-being of adolescents in Ado-Ekiti.
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C., Dada, O. D., & Fakuade, O. E.
. Fuoye Journal of Sociology, 4(1) 19-32 (2026)
Hopelessness and emotional vulnerability as drivers of cannabis use disorder among young adults in Nigeria.
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C., Dada, O. D., Sulaiman, S A., Akeredolu, Y. & Balogun, A. M.
Sub-Sahara African Journal of Psychology and Contemporary Issues (SAJPCI) 2 (1), 1-11 (2026)
Economic hardship, social support and creativity as predictors of psychological wellbeing among Ekiti youths.
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C., Ayodele, I. O., Omiwande, G. A. & Osaweme, F A.
Fuoye International Journal of Educational Management, 3(2), 1-16. (2026)
An analysis of gender differences in social support among drug clinical and non clinical samples.
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C., Dada, O. D., Olaosebikan Oluwabusola., Adebayo, S. O. & Mokuolu, B. O
FUOYE International Journal of Criminology and Security Studies, 4 (2). 126 – 135. (2025)
Predictive role of personality traits, alcohol use and emotion regulation on dangerous driving behaviour among commercial drivers in Yenagoa, Nigeria.
Authors: Otoghile, C. C. Azikiwe, J. C, Olatunji, O. A & Oladejo. T. A.
African Journal of Stability and Development (AJSD) 17 (2) (2025)
Efficacy of a culturally-adapted cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) in reducing perceived pregnancy stress among pregnant women in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Sulaiman, S. A., Azikiwe, J. C., Osuh, J. I., & Dada, O. D.
African Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences, 15(10). (2025)
Migration aspiration and wellness: The undergraduates’ view.
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C. & Aroso, S. O.
African Journal of Human Development and Lifespan. 4, 131-138. (2024)
The place of psycho-education in the management of caregivers of drug patients.
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C., Adebayo, S. O. & Mokuolu, B. O
Nigerian Journal of Behavioural Studies, 2 (1), 130-152 (2024)
Locus of control, learning environment, and lecturer- students Relationship as predictors of academic resilience among Federal University Oye-Ekiti students
Authors: Sulaiman, S.A., Osuh, J.I., Azikiwe, J. C. & Dada, O. D
Nigerian Journal of Applied Psychology, 26 (1), 155-167 (2024)
Social support, dimensions predicting relapse propensity among drug addicts.
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C., Adebayo, S. O., & Mokuolu, B. O.
Studies in the Social Sciences, 3(1), 84-93. (2023)
School life in COVID-19 post-lockdown: Differential effects of socio-demographics and adjustments on mental health indicators among university students.
Authors: Lawal, A. M., Azikiwe, J. C. & Fadaka, B. F.
Psychology, Health and Medicine, 28 (10), 1-13 (2023)
Loneliness and happiness in the face of COVID-19 lockdown: Examining the pathways through somatic symptoms and psychological distress.
Authors: Olawa, B. D., Erhabor, S. I., Omolayo, B. O., Azikiwe, J. C.
Health Psychology Open, 10 (2), 1-13. (2023)
Understanding life after retirement: The role of gender and personality traits on life satisfaction.
Authors: Owoseni, O. O., Adetifa , E. K., Olatunji, O. A., Sokefun, E. A., Azikiwe, J. C., & Olagundoye, H. F.(2023).
North American Journal of Psychology. 25(1), 125-138 (2023)
Dimensions of vaccination attitudes in Nigeria: A study of the impacts of COVID-19 vaccine risk perception and acceptance.
Authors: Lawal, A. M. Olawa, B. D., Odoh, I.M., Olawole, A.O., Ajayi, O., Azikiwe, J. C., Ayodele, I.O., Odusina, E. K., Attah T., Odedokun, E.A., Babatunde, S.I., Oladejo, T. A., Otoghile, C. C. & Saka, S. A. (2023).
Kesmas: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Nasional (National Public Health Journal). 18 (2), 89-96 (2023)
Mistrust in government and COVID-19 vaccination acceptance in Nigeria: Investigating the indirect roles of attitudes towards vaccination.
Authors: Olawa, B., Lawal, A, Odoh. I., Azikiwe, J., Olawale, A., Odusina, E., Ayodele, I & Ajayi, O.
Journal of Egyptian Public Health Association. 98 (1), 1-8 (2023)
Work engagement and job demands as determinants of organisational commitment among bank employees in Ekiti State
Authors: Ayodele, I.O., Azikiwe, J. C. & Ojo O. D
. Nigerian Journal of Behavioural Studies, 1(1), 161-172. (2022)
Covid-19 pandemic: The Nigerian perception,
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C.
SAU Journal of Management and Social Sciences 6 (Special Issue), 117-124. (2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C., Olawa, B. D., & Omolayo, B. O.
Nigerian Journal of Psychological Research, 17(2), 22- 23 (2021)
Gender influence on loneliness and family and nonfamily support among older adults: The confounding role of widowhood.
Authors: Olawa, B.D, Omolayo, B.O, & Azikiwe, J.C.
Journal of Women & Aging, 33(3) 268-287. (2021)
Anxiety due to COVID-19 pandemic: The role of age, gender and marital status.
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C.
DUTSE International Journal of Social and Economic Research (DIJSER), 5 (1). 32 – 38. (2020)
Social media, alcohol use and sexual risk behaviour among undergraduates in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Azikiwe, J.C. & Odunjo-Saka, K. A
Central Nigerian Journal of Psychology, 2(2), 128-138 (2019)
Peer pressure and parental style as predictors of undergraduate’s attitude toward rape victims.
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C., Ofunami, D. W., Aroso, S. O., & Akeredolu, A. Y.
Nigerian Journal of Social Psychology, 1(1), 91 – 98. (2018)
Sense of humour on the psychological well-being of students.
Authors: Olatunji, O. A., Azikiwe, J. C., & Osunpidan A. H
Journal of Contemporary Politics, 6(1), 60-74 (2018)
The role of gender and self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intention of undergraduates.
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C., Sunday Y. P., Aroso, S. O. & Odunjo-Saka, K.
FUOYE Journal of Communication, 2, 330-343. (2018)

Prizes

Prof. D.C. Uguru-Okorie’s Prize for the best student in the final examination for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology – 2007 - Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (2011)

Membership of Professional Bodies

Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologists (NACP) - Member
International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) - Member
Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) - Member

Paper Presentation - Local

Azikiwe, J. C., Tajudeen, A. B. & Dada, O. D (2026). The role of personality and mental health on the Academic Performance of FUOYE students - Fourth Social Science International Conference, held at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, (27th April – 29th April, 2026)
Azikiwe, J. C., Babalola, O.H, Adeoye, A. J., Makinde, G. E., & Adulkareem, A F. (2025). Perceived spiritual well-being and self esteem as predictors of attitude towards abortion among Fuoye female students. - Third Social Science International Conference, held at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, (29th April – 30th April, 2025.)
Azikiwe, J. C., Aroso, S. O., Olutayo M. D., & Mikail M. A. (2024). Influence of social support and personality traits on grief resilience among fuoye bereaved students. - Second Social Science International Conference, held at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, (24th April – 25th April, 2024.)
Azikiwe, J. C & Aroso, S. O. (2023). Migration aspiration and wellness: The undergraduates’ view. - National Scientific Conference, held at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, (12th November – 14th November,)

Paper Presentation - International

Azikiwe, J. C., Adebayo, S. O., & Mokuolu, B. O. (2017). The mediating influence of stigmatisation on the relationship among caregivers’ behaviours and drug abuse relapse propensity. - ISSBD Early Career Scholars Workshop: Researching into adaptive Behaviours in Contexts of Change: interdisciplinary and Multicultural Approaches for Early Career Scholars in Africa, held at University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, (30th October – 2nd November, 2)