Dr. TOBIAS CHINEZE ENIKE
Lecturer I | Departmental PG Board Secretary
Faculty of Social Science ยท Department of Psychology
Specialization Social Psychology
Office: Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Phone: 07037800839
Email: tobias.enike@fuoye.edu.ng
Biography
Dr. Tobias Chineze Enike is a Nigerian academic and researcher born on August 7, 1983, a native of Awa in Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State.
Dr. Enike is a lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti where he lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
He holds a BSc in Psychology (2006), MSc in Social Psychology (2012), and PhD in Social Psychology (2022) from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
His research interests include Social Psychology and Positive Psychology, and he has published papers on topics like emotional intelligence, religious orientation. Intimate Partner Violence, Security Challenges in Nigeria and many others.
Dr. Enike is happily married with children and enjoys reading, relaxing and watching football in his free time.
Research Interests
Social Psychology
Positive Psychology
Intimate Partner Violence
Peace Building and Personality Growth and Development
Qualifications
- PhD, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (2022)
- MSc, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (2012)
- BSc, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (2006)
- WASSCE, West African Examination Council (2001)
- FSLC, Nnebuzo Primary School, Awka (1996)
Selected Publications
- Psychology of Moral Education: A Panacea for Electoral Malpractices in Nigeria
Authors: G.O Madubuike, Tobias Chineze Enike, Udeme Offiong
International Journal of Modern Science and Research Technology (2026) - Challenges of Pastoral Counselling and Health Care Utilisation in Africa
Authors: G.O Madubuike, Tobias Chineze Enike
International Journal of Modern Science and Research Technology (2026) - Emotional Abuse and Locus of Control as Predictors of Psychological Trauma among Victimized Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Personnel in Anambra State: Implications for Psychotherapy
Authors: Edwin Chukwuka Enunekwu, A. Emeka Nwankwo, Tobias C. Enike, U. Ugboaku Patrick
International Journal For Psychotherapy In Africa (2026) - Security Challenges and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Chukwuemeka Nnamdi Donatus (PhD), Enike Tobias Chineze (PhD)
Journal of Applied Psychology, Sociology and social Policy (2026) - Predicting Intimate Partner Violence from Personality Traits and Job Satisfaction: The Moderating Role of Family Support
Authors: Tobias Chineze Enike, Offiong Udeme
African Journal for the Psychological Studies of Social Issues (2026) - Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods: Advanced Mixed-Methods Approaches in Social Research
Authors: Tobias Chineze Enike, Offiong Udeme
African Journal for the Psychological Studies of Social Issues (2026) - Relevance of Psychological and Christian Educational Principles to Electoral Malpractices in Nigeria
Authors: G.O Madubuike, Tobias Chineze Enike, Udeme Offiong
Nigerian Journal of Social Psychology (2026) - Integration of Psychological Principles and Christian Pedagogy: A Panacea for Falling Standard of Education and Morality in Africa
Authors: G.O Madubuike, Tobias Chineze Enike, Udeme Offiong
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (2026) - Apprenticeship System and Skill Acquisition in Africa: A study of IGBO Youth Apprentices in Auto-Motobile at Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Gilbert.Okwuchukwu Madubuike, Tobias Chineze Enike, Udeme Offiong
International Journal of Modern Science and Research Technology (2026) - Social Support, Self-Esteem, and Religiosity as predictors of Depression Control among Youths in Anambra State
Authors: Tobias Chineze Enike, Charles Okechukwu Anazonwu, Rachael Amaka Okafor, Michael Ogechukwu Ugwuja
International Journal of Innovative Psychology and Social Development (2021) - Locus of Control, Self-Concept and Emotional Intelligence as predictors of Academic Achievement among Senior Secondary School Teachers in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Tobias Chineze Enike
Global Scientific Journal (2021) - Self-esteem, locus of control and types of courses as predictors of sexting among undergraduates
Authors: Henry Odhianosen Imhonde, Emisho Queen Ogidan, Gift Chinagozim Ohakwe, Chioma Judith Gift-Ohakwe, Tobias Chineze Enike
Int. J. Health Psychol. Res (2021) - Happiness among Undergraduates: What is the Role of Humour Styles?
Authors: Chidozie Emmanuel Mabia, Chidozie Edwin Nwafor, Kizto Ifunanya Okonkwo, Emeka A. Nwankwo, Paschal Kandilichukwu Officha, Kingsley Onyibo Nweke, Samuel Uche Ezeakabekwe, Tobias Chineze Enike, Chidiebere Udensi, Ikemefuna Henry Eweni
Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences (2021) - Family Relationship and Dual-earners as Correlates of Marital Satisfaction among Married Couples
Authors: Adannia A. Dike-Aghanya and Tobias C. Enike Kingsley O. Nweke
Ibadan Journal of the Social Sciences (2020) - Emotional Intelligence, Religious Orientation and Marital Satisfaction as Predictors of Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction among the Anglican Clergy
Authors: Gift Chinagozim Ohakwe, Henry Odhianosen, Tobias Chineze Enike, Edison Omogenfe Idiiakheua and Valentine Chukwujekwu Mbachi
British Journal of Psychology Research (2020) - Parenting Styles and Callous-Unemotional Traits as Predictors of Bullying among Adolescents
Authors: Kingsley Onyibor Nweke, Adannia Amarachukwu Dike, Tobias Chineze Enike
Nigerian Journal of Social Psychology (2019) - Religiosity, Gender and Personality Traits as Predictors of Marital Satisfaction among Christian couples
Authors: Adannia A Dike-Aghanya, MO Okpala, Tobias Chineze Enike
Ibadan Journal of the Social Sciences (2019)
Membership of Professional Bodies
- The Nigerian Association of Social Psychologists (NASP) - Full member (2026)
- Nigerian Psychological Association - Member (2024)
Undergraduate Project Supervision
- Igbekele Anuoluwapo Abiodun - Conformity and Obedience as Determinants of Group Behaviour among undergraduate students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2026)
- Ndudim Ijeoma Faith - Relationship between Parenting Styles and Child Development among parents in Oye-Ekiti (2026)
- Ekpete Paraclita Uchechi - Impact of Stigma, Social Support and Health Education on Depression and Treatment Compliance among individuals affected by leprosy in Oduma, Aninri L.G.A, Enugu State (2026)
- Oyaade, Oluwaseun Deborah - Emotional Intelligence and Self-Efficacy as Determining factors for perceived social support among Adolescents (2026)
- Hermonn Chukwumaechi Izegbu - Influence of Group Size and Peer Pressure on Conformity of students in Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2026)
- Taiwo Ifeoluwa Joseph - Role of Cultural Beliefs in the expression and treatment of mental illness among inmates of Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State (2026)
- Ishola Oluwatobi Omobolanle - Influence of Past Traumatic Love Experience, Financial Status and Peer Pressure as predictors of Relationship anxiety among male students in Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (2026)
- Oduleye Janet Gbemisola - Effect of Social Stigma on Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviour among undergraduate students of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2026)
- Ige Oluwashijibomi - Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Self-Efficacy and Perceived Social Support among Adolescents in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (2026)
- Hassan Omobolanle Balikis - Impact of Social Media Use on Self-Esteem and Anxiety among undergraduate students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2026)
Course Teaching
- PSY 801 - Theories, Controversies and Paradigms in the schools of Psychology (2025/2026 First Semester)
- PSY 204 - Introduction to Social Psychology (2025/2026 Second Semester)
- PSY 318 - Cross-Cultural Psychology (2025/2026 Second Semester)
- PSY 410 - Psychology of Social Change (2025/2026 Second Semester)
- PSY 215 - Sports Psychology (2025/2026 First Semester)
- PSY 405 - Psychology of Social Perception (2025/2026 First Semester)
- PSY 105 - Ethics in Psychology (2025/2026 First Semester)
- PSY 318 - Cross-Cultural Psychology (2024/2025 Second Semester)
- PSY 410 - Psychology of Social Change (2024/2025 Second Semester)
- PSY 105 - Ethics in Psychology (2024/2025 First Semester)
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