The Nigerian Journal of Psychological Research publishes original research-based articles, research reviews, conceptual development articles and thematic issues in pure and applied psychology or related fields. It aims to advance knowledge in psychology through original research and interdisciplinary studies.

Developing a Suitable and Valid Measure of Self-Construal as Conceptualized in a Collectivist Socio-Cultural Setting
Blessing N. Onyekachi, Lawrence E. Ugwu, & Aaron Adibe Agbo
Pages 1–7

The Enright Process Model as an Effective Tool for Unforgiveness and Anger Management among College Students in Ghana
Solomon J. Barimah, Charlotte O. Kwakye-Nuako, Emmanuel Eshun, Afua Ntoaduro, Frank Lamadoku Attila, Kingsley Agyei-Sarpong, & Grace Yeboah
Pages 8–14

Interpersonal Dependency in a Sub-Saharan African Sample of Undergraduates: Personality and Gender as Factors
Juliet I. Nwufo, Ebele E. Nnadozie, & Ebele Okafor
Pages 15–22

Emergence of Scientific Psychology in the Nigerian University System and Reflection on the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Philip C. Mefoh
Pages 23–30

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Revised Peer Experience Questionnaire (RPEQ) in Assessing Peer Victimization Among Nigerian Sample
Chidozie E. Nwafor
Pages 31–39

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
Samson Mhizha, Joice Tafirenyika, Miria Nandera, Godfrey Ejuu, Rose O. Atieno, & Edward Otim
Pages 40–45

Associations between Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Case Report
Ifunanya C. Chukwueke, Jeremiah Ukeatabuchi Echa, & Peace Uche Ogu
Pages 46–52

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
Larry O. Awo & Aaron A. Agbo
Pages 53–59

Associations of Locus of Control and Pathological Gambling with Recidivism among Inmates of Nigerian Correctional Service, Enugu Custodial Centre
Kennedy U. Amadi, Calista U. Nduanya, Thecla O. Iyidobi, Jane O. Okoye, Rosemary C. Muomah, Paul C. Odinka, Apollos C. Ndukuba, Jaclyn I. Odinka, & Monday N. Igwe
Pages 60–66

The place of psychology during a pandemic: Lessons from COVID-19 in Nigeria.
Darlingtina K. Esiaka, Endurance A. Zacchaeus, Abel Obosi, Runcie C. W. Chidebe, and Steven K. Iorfa
Pages 1–3.

Community-based commentary on COVID-19 in Aba City, Abia State.
Ifunanya C. Chukwueke
Pages 4–5.

Psychosocial consequences of COVID-19 pandemic in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria: Experiences, realities, and challenges.
Mfon E. Ineme and David O. Iloma
Pages 6–7.

COVID-19 pandemic: A commentary on Akwa Ibom State.
Sr. Itoro Etokakpan, M.M.M.
Pages 8–9.

The place of psychological support in COVID-19 treatment in Anambra State.
Doris C. Chinweuba
Pages 10–12.

COVID-19 pandemic in Cross River State, Nigeria.
Nonso Bisong and Evelyn I. Orji
Pages 13–14.

Commentary on coronavirus pandemic in Delta State, Nigeria.
Charles N. Olise and Ikechukwu E. Emeh
Pages 15–17.

A commentary on the coronavirus pandemic in Edo State.
Dumkelechuku C. Obed-Ohen
Pages 18–19.

Commentary on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in Ebonyi State.
Esther U. Orji
Pages 20–21.

The COVID-19 pandemic in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Judith C. Azikiwe, Babatola D. Olawa, and Benjamin O. Omolayo
Pages 22–23.

A psychosocial discourse on COVID-19 in Ekiti State.
Olonisakin T. Tunrayo
Pages 24–25.

You can’t defeat me: COVID-19 at war with communal existence.
Kalu T. U. Ogba
Pages 26–27.

Psychosocial consequences of COVID-19 pandemic in Enugu State, Nigeria.
Paul C. Ezinna
Pages 28–30.

Psychosocial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Imo State: Some pragmatic issues.
Ngozi O. Ihejirika
Pages 31–32.

Assessing the psychosocial consequences of COVID-19 pandemic in Imo State, Nigeria.
Christopher O. Ugwuibe and Francisca N. Onah
Pages 33–34.

Commentary on psychosocial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kaduna State.
Ibrahim I. F. Ruwan
Pages 35–36.

Experiences, challenges and lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemics: A case of Kaduna State in Northern Nigeria.
Okechukwu J. Oguizu
Pages 37–38.

A commentary on the response of Lagos State to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Damilola Daramola
Pages 39–40.

COVID-19 in Nsukka.
Joy U. Nzenweaku
Pages 41–42.

COVID-19 pandemic in Obollo-Afor town, Enugu State.
Juliet I. Nwufo
Pages 43–44.

The world is on face mask: COVID-19 experience in Ogun State.
Abiodun A. Ogunola
Page 45.

COVID-19 pandemic in Ondo State.
Dennis D. Uba
Pages 46–47.

Commentary on the coronavirus pandemic: Rivers State, Nigeria.
Ada U. Maduka
Pages 48–49.

Personality and gender as predictors of internet addiction among Nigerian undergraduates.
Nkechi A. Chukwuemeka and Harry-Obi Nwosu
Pages 1–6.

Exploring the roles of self-concept and gender on cognitive skills of special needs children in Enugu State.
Kenneth C. Ayogu and Morenike E. Omoniyi
Pages 7–13.

The effect of group psycho-education on anxiety, depression, and self-esteem in breast cancer patients.
Maria-Chidi C. Onyedibe, Mike C. Ifeagwazi, Adeoluwa A. Adeniji, and Muhammad Y. Habeeb
Pages 14–20.

Caregiver characteristics, social support and psychological distress among informal caregivers.
Rosemary C. Muomah, Paul C. Odinka, Apollos C. Ndukuba, Kennedy U. Amadi, Chuka M. Ifeagwazi, Theclar O. Iyidiobi, Calista U. Nduanya, Jaclyn I. Odinka, Cajetan U. Nwadinigwe, and JohnBosco C. Chukwuorji
Pages 21–33.

Cross-cultural practices of African initiation into manhood: A psychological process of personal growth and development.
Eze O. Eze
Pages 34–37.

Stress response: Do self-efficacy and exercise matter?
Euckie U. Immanuel
Pages 38–44.

Attitude of siblings towards their disabled brother/sister: Examining the roles of sibling position and socio-economic status.
Onyedikachi C. Nnamchi, Obinna O. Ike, and Chiedozie O. Okafor
Pages 45–52.

Effects of cognitive style and gender differences on heuristic problem-solving ability in young adults.
Philip C. Mefoh
Pages 53–58.

Religiosity and corruption tendencies: Mediating and moderating roles of optimism and mistrust among Nigerian young adults.
Aaron A. Agbo and Obinna E. Okongwu
Pages 59–71.

Roles of personality traits, educational level, and duration of illness in illness behaviour among hypertensive patients in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Michael O. Ezenwa and Nkechi V. Nwagbara
Pages 14–22.

Erroneous cognition and gambling intention of youths.
Larry O. Awo, Lawrence O. Amazue, and Sampson K. Nwonyi
Pages 82–88.

Development and validation of a Shyness Scale.
Charles S. Umeh and Babatola D. Olawa
Pages 89–95.

Factors affecting environmental workers’ knowledge and attitudes on environmental degradation and climate change in Enugu State.
Nnanna O. Arukwe and Chika R. Offor
Pages 96–104.

Late career work disengagement and thriving at work as predictors of pre-retirement anxiety among Nigerian nurses.
Ikechukwu V. N. Ujoatuonu, Chiedozie O. Okafor, Gabriel C. Kanu, Uzoma F. Chibuogu, and Chimuanya C. Anene
Pages 105–110.

Moderating role of organizational trust in the relationship between perceived job insecurity and proactive behaviour.
Okon A. Umoren
Pages 111–117.

Framing of hepatitis in Nigerian newspapers and public attitude towards the disease.
Gregory H. Ezeah and Ojonimi G. Alfred
Pages 118–128.

Roles of personality and gender in healthy relationships among undergraduate students.
Nkechi A. Chukwuemeka, Chiedozie O. Okafor, Trinitas M. Keke, Chisom E. Ogbonnaya, and Euckie U. Immanuel
Pages 129–134.

Assertiveness and self-esteem of persons with drug use problems in a developing country: A comparative study.
Rosemary C. Muomah, Appolos C. Ndukuba, Paul C. Odinka, Kennedy U. Amadi, Callista U. Nduanya, and Jaclyn I. Odinka
Pages 135–140.

Academic engagement among Nigerian undergraduate students: Roles of academic resilience, achievement motivation and self-efficacy.
Chinonso A. Okoro
Pages 141–148.

Internalised stigma mediates the relationship between expressed emotion and psychotic symptoms exacerbation among schizophrenic patients.
Chuka M. Ifeagwazi, Anthony Onovo, and Chinenye J. Aliche
Pages 149–156.

Prevalence and socio-demographic factors of relapse among patients with substance use disorder in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Chinyere C. Okonkwo, Maria-Chidi C. Onyedibe, Ngozi A. Okeke, and Benedict C. Agoha
Pages 1–6.

Reinterpreting sustainable development through cultural philosophy.
Chukwuebuka G. Otegbulu and Chioma W. Ezeanya
Pages 7–13.

Influence of social support, age, and gender on depressive symptoms among cancer patients.
Fidelis C. Muo and Euckie U. Immanuel
Pages 14–21.

HIV/AIDS: Appraising the utilization of HIV counselling and testing services among young people in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Chinyere E. Onalu, Agha A. Agha, and Yemi Adewoyin
Pages 22–29.

Job demands as mediators between work engagement and work-family conflict.
Anthony G. Balogun, Olukayode A. Afolabi, and Olabode D. Ibini
Pages 30–37.

Effects of social loafing, collective orientation, and self-efficacy on adolescents’ cognitive task performance.
Maryblessing C. Ozoilo, Philip C. Mefoh, Benard C. Okechi, and Benedict C. Nwankwo
Pages 38–45.

Influence of postpartum depression and maternal employment status on attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding.
Emmanuel E. Abiama and Stephanie O. Ezeh
Pages 46–54.

Suicidal ideation among undergraduate students: Academic stress and self-esteem as predictive factors.
Francisca C. Nkwuda, Chuka M. Ifeagwazi, and Sampson K. Nwonyi
Pages 55–64.

Motivation and work environment as predictors of job performance among nurses.
Cecilia O. Apex-Apeh, Ikechukwu V. N. Ujoatuonu, Joy I. Ugwu, and Cynthia T. Olowu
Pages 65–72.

Exploring the role of organizational trust in moderating the relationship between perceived organizational justice and proactive behaviour.
Okon A. Umoren
Pages 73–81.

Self-esteem and psychological distress among involuntary childless couples: Moderating roles of coping strategies.
Maria-Chidi C. Onyedibe, Chinenye J. Aliche, and Lawrence E. Ugwu
Pages 1–7.

Public perception of skills that enhances healthy relationship in marriage and habits that hinder healthy relationship: Implication for social work practice.
Christy N. Obi-Keguna, Chinwe U. Nnama-Okechukwu, and Uzoma O. Okoye
Pages 8–13.

The value for Life (VfL) hypothesis and the Value for Life Scale (VfLS): Conceptualization, development and initial validation.
Steven K. Iorfa, Chuka M. Ifeagwazi, and JohnBosco C. Chukwuorji
Pages 14–22.

Influence of socio-demographic factors, perceived happiness and psychological distress on life satisfaction among civil servants in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria.
Bamidele E. Osamika and Taiwo Ojasanya
Pages 23–28.
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Treatment adherence predicts health-related quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS.
Desmond U. Onu, Juliet I. Nwufo, and Prince A. Obot
Pages 29–32.

Unhealthy romantic relationships among young persons: Implication for social work practice in Nigeria.
Prince C. Ekoh, Agha A. Agha, and Chukwuemeka Ejimkaraonye
Pages 33–38.

Role of workplace support on relationship between perceived work-life balance policies and flourishing among military personnel.
Ikechukwu V. N. Ujoatuonu, Gabriel C. Kanu, Onyemaechi C. Ugwuibe, and Peter O. Mbah
Pages 39–45.

Personality traits as predictors of readiness to change among treatment-seeking substance use disorder patients in Northern Nigeria.
Okechukwu J. Oguizu, Chuka M. Ifeagwazi, and JohnBosco C. Chukwuorji
Pages 46–52.

Understanding the social impact of youth migration in contemporary Nigerian society.
Mary B. Nwoke
Pages 53–56.

Contributions of job characteristics in organizational commitment of police officers in Enugu urban, Nigeria
Ejike A. Okonkwo, Paul I. Obodo, & Uche J. Aboh
57-61

Dependent personality as a correlate of postpartum anxiety and depression among Igbo nursing mothers in Enugu, South-east Nigeria.
Jaclyn I. Odinka, Mary B. Nwoke, JohnBosco C. Chukwuorji, Ujunwa C. Nduanya, Rosemary C. Muomah, Kennedy U. Amadi, Appolos C. Ndukuba, and Paul C. Odinka
Pages 1–8.

Anger expression as a factor in elevated blood pressure among Nigerian patients.
Maria C. C. Onyedibe
Pages 9–14.

Family acceptance and life satisfaction among undergraduates: Moderating role of significant others social support.
Charles O. Anazonwu, Chidozie E. Nwafor, Kingsley O. Nweke, and Adannia A. Dike-Aghanya
Pages 15–19.

Thriving among married rural Nsukka women of Igbo extraction: Contributions of domestic violence and psychological distress.
Chinedu Ugwu, Steven K. Iorfa, Kalu T. U. Ogba, James E. Effiong, and Tobias O. Ugwu
Pages 20–25.

Death anxiety as a factor in health-related quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS.
Chuka M. Ifeagwazi, JohnBosco C. Chukwuorji, and Desmond U. Onu
Pages 26–29.

Family relationships and locus of control as predictors of students’ mental well-being.
Izuchukwu L. G. Ndukaihe, Chisom E. Ogbonnaya, and Chidozie E. Mabia
Pages 30–34.

Knowledge and acceptability of cornea donation among eye patients attending clinic in University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Johnson T. Oyeleke, Rotimi Oguntayo, Olufunmilayo A. Adedayo, and Helen O. Osinowo
Pages 35–39.

Moderating role of locus of control in relationship between job stress and job involvement.
Ejike A. Okonkwo, Victor U. Egbujor, and Edwin C. Onyeneje
Pages 40–46.

Fatigue severity and financial self-efficacy as predictors of pre-retirement anxiety among Nigerian nurses.
Ikechukwu V. N. Ujoatuonu, Baba K. Ahmed, Gabriel C. Kanu, Lawrence O. Amazue, and Chimuanya C. Anene
Pages 47–52.

Intensified thinking: Implications for health-related quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS.
Desmond U. Onu, Chuka M. Ifeagwazi, and Tochukwu C. Orjiakor
Pages 1–6.

Influence of level of intellectual challenge of children and gender on burnout among caregivers of mentally challenged children and adolescents.
Mary B. Nwoke and Onyinyechi C. Okechukwu-Onumaegbu
Pages 7–13.

Personality, loneliness and mental health in a Nigerian sample of university students.
Chinedu Ugwu, Kalu T. U. Ogba, Sampson K. Nwonyi, Patience N. Ugwuegede, and Steven K. Iorfa
Pages 14–21.

Religious affiliation, spirituality and communication as factors in marital harmony.
Euckie U. Immanuel, Fidelis C. Muo, and Joy U. Nzenweaku
Pages 22–31.

Psychological strategies for achieving peaceful co-existence in a multi-cultural and multi-religious society for sustainable national development.
Samson O. Kolawole and Salawu H. Abu
Pages 32–41
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Vocational identity of Nigerian army personnel: Roles of spirit at work and energy at work.
Ikechukwu V. N. Ujoatuonu, Gabriel C. Kanu, and Obinna K. Apeh
Pages 42–48.

Effect of handedness on learning speed of children living with physical disability.
Samuel L. Baba, Audu M. M. Angbangbu, and Jude Y. Gada
Pages 49–52.

Work-life balance among social workers in some selected welfare homes and rehab centres in Lagos State.
Aminat A. Akinbode and Gabriel A. Akinbode
Pages 53–62.

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among women and children affected by Boko Haram insurgency in North-east Nigeria.
David M. Shekwolo, Akawu M. Monday, Omaku S. A. Sule, Olofin F. Temidayo, and Deborah A. Augustine
Pages 63–69.

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