Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. JUDITH CHINEYE AZIKIWE
Senior Lecturer
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science
Area of Specialization: Clinical Psychology
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Prizes
Membership of Professional Bodies
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Paper Presentation - Local
Fourth Social Science International Conference, held at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria,
Third Social Science International Conference, held at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria,
Second Social Science International Conference, held at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria,
National Scientific Conference, held at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria,
Paper Presentation - International
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,
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
Open publicationHopelessness 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
Open publicationEconomic 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
Open publicationAn 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
Open publicationPredictive 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
Open publicationEfficacy 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
Open publicationMigration 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
Open publicationLocus 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
Open publicationSocial 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
Open publicationSchool 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
Open publicationLoneliness 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
Open publicationUnderstanding 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
Open publicationMistrust 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
Open publicationWork 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
Open publicationCovid-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
Open publicationGender 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
Open publicationAnxiety 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
Open publicationSocial 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
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