Dr. Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi

Dr. Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi is a LECTURER I in PSYCHOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi

Staff Profile

I am Dr. Udensi Chidiebere Emmanuel. A Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer II in the Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. My academic interest focuses on render professional advice to individuals who need help in order to better their lives and psychological well-being .

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Psychology, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PSYCHOLOGY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam Campus, Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2026)
September, 2023 to January, 2026
Ph.D Counseling Psychology
2University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, March, 2014)
May, 2009 to September, 2012
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology
3University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2007)
October, 2001 to July, 2006
B.Sc. Psychology Psychology
4Girls' Comprehensive Secondary School, Obollo-Afor. (GCE, March, 2001)
September, 1994 to November, 2000

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi, Nwanneka Cynthia Udeze, Anastasia Nnenna Ezendu and Fortune Udoka Nnadozie. (2026, October), "The role of universities in shaping the future: Advancing substance use education research and policy in Africa", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, Vol. 9, (Issue 2)
2Ikemefuna Henry Eweni, Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi, Kingsley Onyekachukwu Anene, Daniel Chukwuebuka Ajaegbu, and Chukwuemeka Christopher Chinwuko. (2026, October), "Social support and coping mechanisms as predictors of depressive symptoms among undergraduate students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, Vol. 9, (Issue 1)
3Cynthia N. C. Udeze, Godson C. Anyaorah, Ifeoma I. Nnaemeka, and Chidiebere E. Udensi. (2026, February), "Emotional Intelligence and Hostility as Predictors of Cyber Bullying among Undergraduates", Zik Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 135-156
4Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi, Nnamdi Josephat Obikeze, Chinwe Onyemaechi. (2025, March), "Appetitive aggression as predictor of social competence among undergraduates of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam campus, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Psychology and Behavioural Disciplines, COOU, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 2814-3183
5Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi, Nnamdi Josephat Obikeze, Chinwe I. Onyemaechi. (2025, October), "Anger expression styles as correlate of social competence among undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state: Implications for psychotherapy", International Journal for Psychotherapy in Africa, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 78-87
6Chidibere Emmanuel Udensi, Rachel Okafor, Anastasia Nnenna Ezendu, Nnadozie Anulika Onyinyechi and Daniel Chukwuebuka Ajaegbu. (2025, August), "The home, Insecurity and National development", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1-9
7Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi, Chekwube Nkemjika Ifeadi, Anulika Onyinyechukwu Nnadozie, Justice Ndukuba, Ikemefuna Eweni and Chinwendu Princess Njoku. (2024, December), "Academic Adjustment among Undergraduates: The Role of Self-esteem and Self -efficacy in a Nigerian university", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, Vol. 7, (Issue 2)
8Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi, Chukwuemeka Arinzechukwu Okoye, Anulika Onyinyechukwu Nnadozie, Ifunanya Merit Onwukwe, Adesuwa Atalor and Tochukwu Stephen Onyeyili. (2024, January), "Suicidal tendencies among undergraduate students and predictive role of self-esteem and gender: Implications for Psychotherapy", International Journal for Psychotherapy in Africa, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 157-169
9Chidozie Emmanuel Mabia, Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi, Tochukwu Stephen Onyeyili, Anastasia Nnenna Ezendu, Kingsley Onyibo Nweke, Paschal kandilichukwu Officha, Ifenna Demian Ezeanya, Ekelechi Bisola Okoye, Adaobi Edith Udoka. (2024, March), "The role of resilience and gender in predicting spirituality among Nigerian students", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, Vol. 7, (Issue 1)
10Chidozie Emmanuel Mabia, Kizito Ifunanya Okonkwo, Emeka Anthony Okonkwo, Ifenna Damian Ezeanya, Pascal Kandilichukwu Officha, Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi, Nneka Ifedichinma Nwangwu, Ogechukwu Jane Okonkwo. (2023, August), "Gambling Behaviour among Undergraduates:The Role of Social Support and Peer Relations", Nigerian Journal of Psychology, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 147-156
11Chidozie Emmanuel Mabia, Emeka A. Nwankwo, Kizto Ifunanya Okonkwo, Ogechukwu Jane Okonkwo Paschal Kandilichukwu Officha, Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi, Ifenna Demian Ezeanya, Nneka Ifedichinma Nwangwu. (2023, March), "Perceived Social Support and Social Media Addiction as Predictors of Tendency to Engage in Examination Malpractice among Undergraduates", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 25-35
12Tochukwu Matthew Oguegbe, Stephen Ebuka Iloke, Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi. (2021, March), "Forgiveness among Public Sector Workers: A Predictive Study of Employee Resilience, Emotional Intelligence and Loneliness at Work", Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 35-44
13Chidozie Emmanuel Mabia, Chidozie Edwin Nwafor, Kizito Ifunanya Okonkwo, Emeka A. Nwankwo, Paschal Kandilichukwu Officha, Kingsley Onyibo Nweke, Samuel Uche Ezeakabekwe, Tobias Chinaza Enike, Chidiebere Udensi and Ikemefuna Henry Eweni. (2021, October), "Happiness among undergraduates: What is the Role of Humour Styles?", Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 15), pp 51-58
14Chuka Mike Ifeagwazi, Nneoma Gift Obi, Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi, JohnBosco Chukwuorji. (2014, October), "Influence of Perceived Injustice, Social Support and Gender on Depressive Symptoms among Orthopaedic Patients", European Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 125, pp 370-383

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Treasurer, "Umuawa Development Association" (January, 2022 to December, 2023)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Research Member, "Google scholar" (member since 2024), https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Chidiebere+Emmanuel+Udensi+&oq=
2Research Member, "Academic" (member since 2024), https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Chidiebere+Emmanuel+Udensi+&oq=

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Psychology, Artificial intelligence, Human Capital Development and Governance in the 21st Century", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 16th July, 2025 to 18th July, 2025; ASUU Secretariat Unizik Awka
2"IIAS International Conference", (International Institute for African Scholars), 2nd November, 2024 to 2nd November, 2024; Zoom
3"Psychology, Insecurity and National Development", (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State), 23rd October, 2024 to 25th October, 2024; ETF event center
4"Social Transformation, Sustainability and Democratic Process in Nigeria", (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State), 25th August, 2023 to 25th August, 2023; ETF event center
Workshops
1"AI Application in Higher Education and Industry", (UNIZIK Advancement Board, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 7th July, 2026 to 7th July, 2026; ASUU Secretariat Unizik Awka
2"Academic Writing and Statistics", (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State), 24th July, 2025 to 24th July, 2025; Psychology Classroom I
3"Research Report Writing and Publications for Accelerated Academic Development", (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State), 8th May, 2024 to 8th May, 2024; ETF event center
4"Research and Grant Writing", (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State), 25th October, 2023 to 25th October, 2023; ETF event center