Nigerian Journal of Psychological Research

We have published the Volume 21, Number 1 (2025). Check out these interesting articles. They are free to download, read, share and cite in your work. Go to https://njpsyresearch.com/

Physical Abuse Contributes to Appetitive Aggression but Socioeconomic Status and Religiosity Matters.
Tochukwu C. Orjiakor, Victor T. Sereke, & Nneoma G. Onyedire

Moderating Role of Emotion Regulation in the Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Alcohol Use Among Nigerian Adults.
Chijioke K. Ayogu, Simeon I. Ugwu, Emmanuel E. Abiama, & Victor I. Uka

Influence of Motivation and Work Environment on Teacher Performance in Ghana.
Emmanuel Eshun, Grace Yeboah, Theodora Oduro, Abigail D. Anderson, Daniel Inkoom, Isaac K. Gaisey, Frank L. Attila, Bernice S. O. Peasah, & Kingsley Agyei-Sarpong

Do Character Strengths Play Any Role in Corrupt Behaviour? Exploring the Influence of Optimism and Gratitude on Corruption Among Nigerians.
Aaron A. Adibe & Blessing N. Onyekachi

Parents’ Emotional and Physical Availability as Factors in Morality and Physical Stress of Adolescents with Working Parents.
Joy I. Ugwu, Favour C. Odimba, & Nneoma G. Onyedire

Religiosity, Parenting Styles and Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Gambling Behaviour among Undergraduates.
Ebele E. Nnadozie, Juliet I. Nwufo, & Obinna O. Ike

Beyond the Screen: Uncovering the Roots of Delinquency Among In-School Adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Lydia J. Adeladan, Sylvester O. Okeke, & Bukola V. Bada

Navigating Digital Demands: Resilience, Technostress, and Work-Life Balance Predict Quality of Life Among Insurance Employees in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Ezekiel O. Aruoture, Hikmat M. Onadipe, Moshood A. Olarenwaju, & Oluwadamilola A. Akinyemi

Roles of Emotional Reactivity, Risk Perception and Gender in Health-Related Quality of Life Among Hypertensive Patients in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Emmanuel E. Abiama, Doris J. D**e, James R. Sunday, Emmanuel M. Akpan, & Uwemedimo S. Isaiah

Unmet Needs of Inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Enugu Custodial Centre.
Kennedy U. Amadi & Justus U. Onu

Evaluative Conditioning Can Change Explicit Attitudes Towards Smoking Behaviour but Does Self-Efficacy Act as a Moderator?
Lawrence O. Amazue, Ethelbert C. Agu, Val C. Ezeh, & Oliver M. Ezeuzo

Mediating role of Emotion Regulation in the association between Body Shape Concerns and Depressive Symptoms among Undergraduate Students
Jeremiah U. Echa, Peace C. Adubi, Praise I. Iorfa, Chijioke K. Ayogu, Simeon I. Ugwu, Victor O. Odo, Loveth I. Nworie, Peace U. Ogu

🎤 PROF IKE E. ONYISHI TAKES THE STAGE AT IMSU’S PUBLIC LECTURE

Hear Prof Ike Ernest Onyishi of the Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria Nsukka, as he shares expert insights on how to thrive and flourish in uncertain times at the public lecture organized by the Department of Psychology, Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri. Titled "From Panic to Empowerment: Psychological Strategies for Survival in Uncertain Times", the timely event is scheduled as follows:
📅 Date: 21st August, 2025
📍 Venue: IMSU Auditorium
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM

Prof Onyishi is currently a professor of industrial psychology and member of the Governing Council in UNN. The former Dean, Faculty of the Social Sciences, is an Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow and has spent two years (2017 and 2018) at the Institute of Organizational and Business Psychology, University of Münster, Germany, as a Research Fellow/Professor. He has almost three decades of experience in research, teaching, and consultancy, with significant contributions to areas such as organizational behavior, human resource development, change management, conflict resolution, empowerment, and project development and evaluation.

Other distinguished speakers who will feature at the ceremony are:
• Prof Kenneth Amaeshi, a global expert in sustainable finance & economic development, and Chair in Business and Sustainable Development and Director Scaling Business in Africa at the University of Edinburgh.
• Prof Nkwam Uwaoma, a clinical psychologist and scholar at IMSU. He has a strong academic background in general psychology and has contributed to various research areas. Prof Uwaoma will bring his expertise to discuss strategies for navigating uncertainty and building psychological resilience.

With the coordinated guidance of the Vice Chancellor of IMSU - Prof U. U. Chukwumaeze, Dean of the Social Sciences - Prof Davidson Njoku, Head of Department of Psychology - Dr Ethelbert Njoku, and the support of Dominion City, this event promises to be an enriching blend of research insights, practical strategies, and inspiring perspectives.

Whether you are a student, academic, mental health professional, or community leader, this lecture offers tools to navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence.

Message brought to you by Psychology Digital Hub, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (JohnBosco C. Chukwuorji, Chiagoziem I. Aneke, Israel Michael, Temple C. Ibeanusi, Chinonso P. Odi, Victor I. Uka)

Moderating role of Social Connectedness in the Relationship between Fear of Missing Out and Problem Gambling Vulnerability among Adolescent Tourists: Implication for Gambling harm Prevention.

Authors:
Larry O. Awo
Aaron Adibe Agbo

https://njpsyresearch.com/ojs3/index.php/njopr/article/view/170

Associations between Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A case report.

Authors:
Ifunanya Chiebube Chukwueke
Jeremiah Ukeatabuchi Echa
Peace Uche Ogu

https://njpsyresearch.com/ojs3/index.php/njopr/article/view/169

Enablers and Barriers for Scaling an Early Childhood Care and Education Model: The Inclusive Home-Based Early Learning Project in Marginalised Communities in Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Kenya

Authors:
Samson Mhizha
Joice Tafirenyika
Miria Nandera
Godfrey Ejuu
Rose Opiyo Atieno
Edward Otim

https://njpsyresearch.com/ojs3/index.php/njopr/article/view/168

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Revised Peer Experience Questionnaire (RPEQ) in Assessing Peer Victimization Among Nigerian Sample.

Author:
Chidozie E. Nwafor

https://njpsyresearch.com/ojs3/index.php/njopr/article/view/167

Emergence of Scientific Psychology in the Nigerian University System and Reflection on the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Author:
Philip Chukwuemeka Mefoh

https://njpsyresearch.com/ojs3/index.php/njopr/article/view/166

Interpersonal Dependency in a Sub-Saharan African Sample of Undergraduates: Personality and Gender as Factors

Authors:
Juliet Ifeoma Nwufo
Ebele Evelyn Nnadozie
Ebele Okafor

https://njpsyresearch.com/ojs3/index.php/njopr/article/view/165

The Enright Process Model as an Effective Tool for Unforgiveness and Anger Management among College Students in Ghana

Authors:
Solomon Jil Barimah, Department of Guidance and Counselling University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Charlotte Omane Kwakye Nuako, Department of Forensic Science University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. Ghana
Emmanuel Eshun, Department of Guidance and Counselling University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Afua Ntoaduro, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi, Ghana
Frank Lamadoku Attila, Department of Guidance and Counselling University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Kingsley Agyei-Sarpong
Grace Yeboah, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi, Ghana

https://njpsyresearch.com/ojs3/index.php/njopr/article/view/163

Developing a Suitable and Valid Measure of Self-construal as Conceptualized in a Collectivist Socio-cultural Setting

Authors:
Blessing Nneka Onyekachi
Lawrence Ejike Ugwu
Aaron Adibe Agbo

https://njpsyresearch.com/ojs3/index.php/njopr/article/view/162

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