Dr. Mary Nneka Nwikpo
Dr. Mary Nneka Nwikpo is a LECTURER I in EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Mary Nneka Nwikpo is currently a lecturer at the Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. She holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and a B.A, PGDE and an M.Ed from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She was a veteran high school teacher and an independent Media presenter of repute at Murhi International Television ( MITV) and African Independent Television (AIT), Lagos, Nigeria. She has attended many academic conferences and has published numerous articles both in reputable Nigerian and international journals.
Dr Nwikpo is a member of the Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists, Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Association of Developmental Psychologists.
Personal Information
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Address: | Educational Foundations, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2016) October, 2009 to April, 2016 PhD Educational Psychology |
| 2 | University of Lagos. (Master Degree, January, 2008) October, 2005 to September, 2007 M.Ed Educational Psychology Educational Psychology |
| 3 | University of Lagos. (Post-Graduate Degree, June, 2003) October, 2001 to October, 2002 PGD Education |
| 4 | University of Lagos. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1995) October, 1989 to July, 1995 B.A Igbo Igbo Language |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Senior Master 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University High School March, 2009 to July, 2019 |
| 4 | Principal III, Iganmode Grammar School, Ota, Ogun State June, 1998 to April, 2009 |
| 5 | Independent Presenter, African Independent Television (AIT), Alagbado, Lagos February, 1997 to June, 1998 |
| 6 | Independent Presenter, Murhi Television (MITV), Ikeja, Lagos September, 1996 to February, 1997 |
| 7 | Corper, National Youth Service July, 1995 to July, 1996 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Azikaego Ifeoma Eluemuno, Mary Nneka Nwikpo. (2020, September) Impact of metacognitive reading strategies on performance in reading among senior secondary school students in Lagos state, Nigeria Trimex Printing and Publishing Company, Festschrift: Changing Landscape in Educational Practices, pp Pp 372 - 382 |
| 2 | Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Adeline Nkem Okeke, Elizabeth Ifeoma Anierobi, Peter O. Ibeh. (2017, April) Effect of computer-supported instruction (CSI) on the academic achievement of in- school adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Anierobi E.I, Nwikpo M.N, Okeke N.U, Ezennaka A.O... (2024, January), "Students’ Academic Engagement in Secondary Schools: Parental Involvement and Academic Resilience as Predictor Variables", International Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences(IJEPS), pp 13-26 |
| 2 | Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu, Azukaego Ifeoma Eluemuno. (2023, May), "An Analysis of Impediments to Effective Compliance with Covid-19 Safety Measures in Lecture Halls in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 1610, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | Nwosu K.C, Wahl, W.P., Okeke N.I, Nwikpo M.N, Anierobi, E.I, Nwasor V.C, Okwuduba E.N, Anyanwu A.N, Eluemuno A. (2023, July), "Teacher Distress Tolerance and Willingness to Teach Children with Special Educational Needs in Nigeria: Teacher Job Satisfaction as a Mediator", ournal of Research in Special Educational Needs, Vol. 42224, pp 1 - 14 |
| 4 | Nwosu K.C, Wahl, W. P, Hickman, G. P, Ede, M. O, Nwikpo, M.N. (2023, August), "Measurement invariance and latent profile analysis of the test anxiety inventory"", International Journal of Educational Methodology,, pp 451-461 |
| 5 | Nwosu, K.C, Wahl, WP, Okeke N.U, Nwikpo M.N, Anierobi, E.I, Nwasor, V.C, Okwuduba, E.N, Anyanwu, AN., Eluemuno, A.. (2023, August), "Teacher Distress Tolerance and Willingness to Teach Children with Special Needs in Nigeria: Teacher Job Satisfaction as a Mediator", Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, pp 1 - 14 |
| 6 | Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Elizabeth Ifeoma Anierobi, Azukaego Ifeoma Eluemuno, Anthony Obinna Ezennaka, Victor Ugochukwu Ezeonwumelu. (2022, November), "Indecent dressing among female undergraduates on Sexual conduct and study engagement of their male counterparts in the Southeast, Nigeria", European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 36 - 44 |
| 7 | Nwikpo, Mary Nneka; Ofodueze, Onyinye Adaobi. (2022, December), "PREVALENCE, CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF PREMARITAL COHABITATION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATES OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA", International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies |
| 8 | Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Francis Chinenye Ojukwu. (2022, December), "Role of poor government funding of university education on incessant ASUU strikes: Consequences on undergraduates' learning outcomes in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies |
| 9 | Eluemuno Azukaego I, Anokam Eugenia O, Ipem Josephine N, Eluchie Onyinye J, Nwikpo Mary N. (2022, November), "The Influence of Safety School Environment on Inclusive Education for Sustainable Development", International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Educational Research |
| 10 | Victor Ugochukwu Ezeonwumelu, Ijeoma Okenwa-Fadele, Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Oparaugo Ursula Ifeoma, Cornelius Christopher Okoro. (2022, January), "Students and Teachers' Perception of Cyberbullying and its Influence on the Academic Grit of Senior Secondary School Students in Onitsha South LGA, Anambra State", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies |
| 11 | cy N Okafor, Mary N Nwikpo, Elizabeth I Anierobi, Chinazor C Onwuka. (2022, August), "Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem as Determinants of Students’ Interest in Introductory Technology in Anambra State, Nigeria", The Universal Academic Research Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 39 -47 |
| 12 | Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu, WP. Wahi, Mary Nneka Nwikpo,Gregory P. Hickman, Victor Ugochukwu Ezeonwumelu, Chioma Christiana Akuneme. (2022, November), "School refusal behaviours profiles among nigerian adolescents: differences in risk and protective psychosocial factors", Current Psychology, Vol. 41, (Issue 11), pp 1 - 15 |
| 13 | Umunna Chioma GloriaMary Nneka NwikpoMary Nneka NwikpoDim Felicia COnunuju A.N.A. (2022, September), "Forms of Poly-victimization among Upper Basic Education Children by their Parents and their Learning Outcome", The Educational Psychologists, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 11 - 20, ISSN: 1596 -9398 |
| 14 | Thompson Adagba Onah, Mary Nneka Nwikpo & Chioma Patricia Unezeh. (2022, September), "Influence of Stress and depression on Self-e=esteem of Internally displaced Adolescents in Daudu Camp, Benue State", The Educational Psychologists, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 188 - 193 |
| 15 | Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Azukaego Ifeoma Eluemuno, Ugoma Israel Obedjemurho & Thompson Adagba. (2022, November), "Evaluating the "Whys" of Noncompliance with Covid-19 Safety Measures in Lecture Halls/Theatres by Nigerian Undergraduates: The Perspectives of Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 1 - 8 |
| 16 | Anierobi E. I., Etodike C. N., Nwogbo V. N., Okeke N. U., Nwikpo M. N... (2021, February), "Evaluating Sexual Harassment Against Female Workers In Higher Institutions In Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences,, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp pp 265-278 |
| 17 | Anierobi E. I., Etodike C. N., Eluemuno A., Nwikpo M. N. (2021, August), "Body Image And Self-Esteem As Predictors Of Indecent Dressing Among Female Undergraduates In Universities In Anambra State, Nigeria", EJ-SOCIAL, European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 80 - 85 |
| 18 | Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Victor Ugochukwu Ezeonwumelu, Azukaego Ifeoma Eluemuno, Elizabeth Ifeoma. Anierobi.. (2021, September), "Weapon possession and use: Rural-Urban and school type differences in the motivating factors and degrees of involvement of in-school adolescents in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 139 - 153 |
| 19 | Victor Ugochukwu Ezeonwumelu, Mary Nneka Nwikpo, C.C Okoro, Eyaema Idara Ekanem. (2021, June), "Social Media Addiction and Time Management Skills of University Students in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria", Global Journal of Social Sciences Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 24 - 34 |
| 20 | Nwikpo M. N., Okeke N. U., Anierobi E. I., Umunna C... (2020, April), ""Differential Peer-group Affiliations On Psychological Adjustment Of Adolescents In Enugu State, Nigeria", Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp Pp 276-288 |
| 21 | Nwikpo M. N., Anierobi E. I., Okeke A. N., Ifejiofor A. P... (2020, May), "The Prevalence of Weapon Carrying/use Amongst Senior Secondary School Students In Anambra State, Nigeria", African Journal of Human Development and Lifespan (AJHDL), Vol. 2, pp 288 - 104 |
| 22 | Nwikpo M. N., Anierobi E. I., Okeke A. N... (2020, September), "Constraints To Effective Digital Parenting By The Nigerian Mothers: A Study Of Young Mothers From Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.", he Educational Psychologist, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp Pp 185-202 |
| 23 | Anierobi E. I., Nwosu K. C., Nwikpo M. N., Okeke N. U.. (2020, June), "PREVALENCE AND CONSEQUENCES OF ALCOHOL USE ON SCHOOLING AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN GENDER-SPECIFIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONITSHA EDUCATION ZONE, ANAMBRA STATE", Social Sciences and Education Research Review,, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp Pp 91-108 |
| 24 | Nwikpo M. N., Anierobi E. I., Okeke A. N., Etodike C. E. (2020, March), "Maternal Educational Attainment Factor On Academic Achievements Of In-school Adolescents In Anambra State", International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies (IJMSSPCS),, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp Pp 1-16 |
| 25 | Okeke A. N., Nwikpo M. N., Anierobi E. I... (2019, September), "Parental Expectation And Academic Achievement Of The Adolescents In South-East Nigeria", he Educational Psychologist, pp 303-310, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp pp 303 - 310 |
| 26 | Elizabeth Ifeoma Anierobi, Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Adeline Nkem Okeke, Gabriel Chidi Unachukwu. (2018, September), "Peer influence and sel-esteem as correlates of secondary school students' attitude towards examination malpractice in Anambra state", The Educational Psychologists, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 48 -62 |
| 27 | OI Ugoma, I Dickson, Mary Nneka Nwikpo. (2017, September), "DIFFERENTIAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE PHYSICALLY AND NON-PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS BASED ON ALLOTTED TIME FOR TASK COMPLETION", The Educational Psychologists, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 135 - 143 |
| 28 | Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Adeline Nkem Okeke, Gabriel Chidi Unachukwu. (2016, September), ". Maternal Educational attainments: Influence on the psychosocial adjustment of adolescents in Anambra state, Nigeria. The Educational Psychologist", The Educational Psychologists, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 74 - 83 |
| 29 | Adeline Nkem Okeke, Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Rose Ebenebe. (2015, September), "Parental attributions and academic achievement of adolescents in Southeast, Nigeria.", The Educational Psychologists, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 208 - 214 |
| 30 | Mary Nneka Nwikpo, Rose Ebenebe. (2014, September), "Differential peer-group affiliations:Influence on academic achievement of adolescents in Delta state.", The Educational Psychologists, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 132 -142 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Anierobi E. I., Okeke N. U., Nwikpo M. N., Unachukwu G. C.. (2019, January), "Impact Of Over-schooling On Cognitive And Psychosocial Development Of Private Primary School Pupils: Implication For National Development.", |
| 2 | Okeke N. U., Anierobi E. I., Nwikpo M. N., Unachukwu G. C.. (2019, November), "Impact Of Over-schooling On The Intellectual And Emotional Development Of Pre-primary Pupils", , pp Pp 40-45 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Chairman, "Educational Foundations Conference Committee" (May, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 2 | Co-convener, "ASUU Committee on Staff Schools" (May, 2023 to December, 2024) |
| 3 | Chairman, "Educational Foundations Conference Committee" (July, 2023) |
| 4 | Chairman, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/ Conference Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 5 | Chairman, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/ Department of Educational Foundations/ Undergraduate Academic Advising and Result Computation (French)" (May, 2023) |
| 6 | Coordinator Course EDU 212, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka / Course Coordinators: Undergraduate/ Regular" (May, 2023) |
| 7 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/ Project 200 Committe" (May, 2023) |
| 8 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/ Alumni Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 9 | Member/Secretary, "Faculty of Education Committee on Learning Materials and Exhibitions" (March, 2021) |
| 10 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations Accreditation Committee" (March, 2021) |
| 11 | Academic Advising of French Option Students, "Department of Educational Foundations" (March, 2021) |
| 12 | Member/ Departmental Representative, "Constitution of Faculty of Education Staff Welfare Welfare Committee" (April, 2019) |
| 13 | Member/Secretary, "Departmental Linkages and Staff Development Committee 2019/2020" (October, 2019) |
| 14 | Course Coordinator, "Departmental Course Coordination" (October, 2019) |
| 15 | Member/Secretary, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, High School, Awka/ Examination Committee" (June, 2016 to July, 2019) |
| 16 | Chairman, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, High School, Awka/ Staff Welfare Committee" (August, 2016 to August, 2018) |
| 17 | Chairman, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University High School, Awka/ Canteen Committee" (May, 2016 to July, 2019) |
| 18 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, High School, Awka/ Disciplinary Committee" (September, 2015 to October, 2017) |
| 19 | Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University High School , Awka/ Department of Nigerian Languages and Culture" (April, 2009 to July, 2019) |
| 20 | Secretary, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/ Endowment Committee" (June, 2009 to July, 2015) |
| 21 | Member/Secretary, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University High Scool, Awka/ Bus Committee" (September, 2009 to April, 2013) |
| 22 | Chairperson, "Ohanaeze ndi Igbo Women, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, Ogun State" (September, 2002 to August, 2008) |
| 23 | Staff Coordinator, "Iganmode Grammar School, Ota, Ogun State/ Drama Club" (June, 2000 to February, 2008) |
| 24 | Staff Adviser, "Iganmode Grammar School, Ota, Ogun State/Debating and Literary Society" (September, 1998 to June, 2008) |
| 25 | Treasurer, "National Union of Anambra State Students ( NUASS ), University of Lagos" (April, 1994 to July, 1995) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - AN/S/10575 (member since 2017), https://trcn.gov.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "National Council of Educational Psychologists" (member since 2010), https://www.ncep.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | ""The Nigerian Learner as an Endangered Specie: An Analysis of the New Wave of Kidnapping, Bullying, Drug Abuse and Sexual Abuse", (Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists), 26th October, 2022 to 27th October, 2022; zoom |
| 2 | "Educational Psychology and Teacher Training in Nigeria", (Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP))), 25th October, 2022 to 29th October, 2022; Lagos |
| 3 | "Increasing Aggression and Violence on the Nigerian Child: Implications for Diversity, Integration and National Development", (Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists), 8th September, 2022 to 11th September, 2022; Owerri |
| 4 | "Globalization, Violence And Suicide Tendency", (Nigerian Association of Developmental Psychologists (NADP)), 14th November, 2019 to 14th November, 2019; Awka |
| 5 | ""Family Psychodynamics And The Wellbeing.", (Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists), 5th September, 2018 to 7th September, 2018; College of Education, Agbor, Delta State. |
| 6 | "School Psychological Services For Wholesome Adolescent Development", (Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists), 3rd September, 2015 to 3rd September, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 7 | "Education For National Transformation: Institutional Innovations, Challenges & Prospects"", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka)), 8th January, 2012 to 8th April, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 8 | "Digital Technologies And Child Development th September, 2019 to 4th September, 2019", (", (The Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists (NCEP)), UNN, Nsukka |
| 9 | "3rd Faculty Of Education International Conference On Higher Education", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka)), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Staff professional conduct: Imperatives for quality assurance", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka)), 2nd November, 2021 to 2nd November, 2021; CBN Hall, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |