Ifunanya Kizito Okonkwo
Ifunanya Kizito Okonkwo is a SENIOR LECTURER in PSYCHOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My is Dr. Kizito Ifunanya Okonkwo. I am an a lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Fcaulty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. I hold a Doctorate degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
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Address: | Psychology, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PSYCHOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Faculty of Social Sciences Alumni Homecoming, Faculty of Social Sciences July, 2010 to November, 2012 |
| 2 | Chairman, University Senate Committe, Passages, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, University Senate Committe, Passages, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2008 to October, 2009 |
| 3 | Chairman, Surveillance/Petrol Dump Department, UNIZIK, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2008 to May, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Okafor Rachael Amaka, Okonkwo Kizito Ifunanya. (2026, April), "PERSONALITY TRAITS AND LEADERSHIP STYLES ON JOB SATISFACTION", International Journal of Finance, Accounting and Management Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp 203-213 |
| 2 | Okafor Rachael Amaka, Okonkwo Kizito Ifunanya. (2026, March), "The role of leadership style and self-efficacy on employee job involvement", International Journal of Finance, Accounting and Management Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp 203-213 |
| 3 | Wosangha S Otu, Idoko R Ihotu, Okonkwo K Ifunanya. (2026, March), "BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL PERSPECTIVE ON SEXUAL DISORDERS AND DYSFUNCTIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTION", African Gender Studies Quarterly, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 5-18 |
| 4 | Kizito I. Okonkwo and Success U. Ogbenna. (2026, February), "Disruption of Employee Commitment via Workplace Ostracism in NonWestern World: Does Employees’ Emotional Intelligence Matter?", ZIK Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 95-112 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Ntomchukwu Ezechukwu, Kizito Ifunanya Okonkwo, Chinaemerem Goodnews Ogbonna, Enyeobi Bede Ofoma, Chinelo Helen Okeke. (2026, February), "Enhancing Psychological Empowerment in Academia in NigeriaUniversity Context: How Leadership Support and Role Breadth SelfEfficacy Interact Across Age Groups", Zik Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 113-134 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Chukwuezugo Okoli, Goodnews Chinecherem Ogbonna, Ofoma Bede Enyeobi, Rachael Amaka Okafor, Kizito Ifunanya Okonkwo. (2025, March), "Organizational Culture and The Role of Leadership in The 21st Century Organizational Transformation: A Case Study", International Journal of Human Research and Social Science Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 68-74 |
| 7 | Okonkwo Kizito Ifunanya, Emmanuel Ntomchukwu Ezechukwu, Jane Ogechukwu Okonkwo, Enyeobi Bede Ofoma. (2025, May), "ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT ON CONTEXTUAL PERFORMANCE AND INTENTION TO QUIT AMONG INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES IN ANAMBRA STATE", Unizik Journal of Educational Research, Science and Vocational Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Jane Ogechukwu Okonkwo, ChinyereLove Okika, Okonkwo, kizito Ifunanya. (2025, May), "LINKING HOME LITERACY PRACTICE TO DEVELOPMENT OF READING INTEREST AMONG PRIMARY 1 CHILDREN IN AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE OF NIGERIA", Unizik Journal of Educational Laws and Leadership Studies(UNILAWS), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 174-182 |
| 9 | Jane Ogechukwu Okonkwo, ChinyereLove Okika, Okonkwo, kizito Ifunanya. (2025, May), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOME LITERACY PRACTICE AND READING INTEREST DEVELOPMENT AMONG PRIMARY 1 SCHOOL CHILDREN IN AWKA: MODERATING ROLE OF PARENTS/CAREGIVERS EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 538-547 |
| 10 | Okonkwo Kizito Ifunanya, Okonkwo Jane Ogechukwu, Umeatuegbu Augustine Ifeanyi, Okpala Michael Okemefuna, Okechukwu Ferdinand Cyril-Nwuche, Agbasimelo Chioma Ifeoma, Buchi Chinonso Gloria, Nweke Kingsley Onyibor. (2024, December), "Moderating Role of Peer Relationship in Neighborhood Disorder and Tendency to Commit Crime among Undergraduates", Enugu State University of Science & Technology Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 630-640 |
| 11 | Okonkwo Kizito Ifunanya, Okonkwo Jane Ogechukwu, Okpala Michael Okemefuna, Okechukwu Ferdinand Cyril-Nwuche, Agbasimelo Chioma Ifeoma, Eze Chinwe Mariaceline, Buchi Chinonso Gloria, Nweke Kingsley Onyibor. (2024, December), "Secure Attachment Style in Neighborhood Disorder and Tendency to Commit Crime among Undergraduates", Nigerian Journal of Psychology, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 61-71 |
| 12 | Nweke Kingsley Onyibor, Okonkwo Kizito, Eze Chinwe M., Cyril-Nwuche Okechukwu Ferdinand, Agbasimelo Chioma Ifeoma. (2024, September), "MEASURING HOW OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE RELATES TO ELECTORAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG SENIOR NON-TEACHING EMPLOYEES OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA", AFRCAN JOURNAL FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF SOCIAL ISSUES, Vol. 27, (Issue 3), pp 75-84 |
| 13 | Cynthia N.C. Udeze, Chukwuemeka A.F Okoye, Kizito I. Okonkwo, Felix E. Menkiti, David O. Iloma. (2023, June), "Self Esteem, Anxiety and Gender as Predictors of Attitude towards Voluntary Counselling and Testing of HIV/AIDS among Nigeria Undergraduates", European Modern Studies Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 132-145 |
| 14 | Chidozie Emmanuel Mabia, Emeka A. Nwankwo, Kizto Ifunanya Okonkwo, Ogechukwu Jane Okonkwo Paschal Kandilichukwu Officha, Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi, Ifenna Demian Ezeanya, Nneka Ifedichinma Nwangwu. (2023, June), "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 |
| 15 | Chidozie Emmanuel Mabia, Kizto Ifunanya Okonkwo, Emeka A. Nwankwo, Ifenna Demian Ezeanya, Paschal 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 Social Psychology, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 146-156 |
| 16 | Kizito Ifunanya Okonkwo, Emmanuel Ntomchukwu Ezechukwu, Jane Ogechukwu Okonkwo. (2023, June), "LINKING SERVANT LEADERSHIP TO ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR AMONG UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC STAFF: A MEDIATING ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE FOR CREATIVITY", Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 109-121 |
| 17 | Oguegbe Tochukwu Matthew, Kizito Ifunanya Okonkwo. (2021, November), "Employee creative behaviour: A predictive study of perceived relational injustice and workplace ostracism among public sector workers", International Journal of Public Policy and Research Administration Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 18 | Chidozie Emmanuel Mabia, Emeka A. Nwankwo, Izuchukwu Lawrence Ndukaihe, Kizto Ifunanya Okonkwo, & Paschal Kandilichukwu Officha,. (2020, November), "HUMOUR STYLES AS PREDICTORS OF FORGIVENESS AMONG UNDERGRATUATES", Zik Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 3, pp 11-20 |
| 19 | Tochukwu M. Oguegbe, Nnaemeka C. Abamara, Kizito I. Okonkwo. (2020, July), "PERCEPTION OF POLITICS IN ORGANISATION AND GENDER OF SCHOOL TEACHERS", Social Scientia Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 65-71 |
| 20 | Joe-Akunne, Chiamaka O., Etodike, Chukwuemeka E., Okonkwo, Kizito I.. (2019, September), "Social Dynamics in the Workplace: Does Social Support Enhance Thriving at Work of Newbie Employees in the Private Sector?", Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 21 | Chidozie E. Mabia, Chidozie E. Nwafor, Emeka A. Nwankwo, Kizito I. Okonkwo, Chinyelu Benedette Ifeadi. (2019, August), "Proactive Personality and Perceived Social Support as Predictors of Leadership Style among Undergraduates", Practicum Psychologia, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 288-305 |
| 22 | Anyaegbunam, Michael C., Okonkwo, Kizito I., Anekwe, Sebastine. (2018, July), "MILITARY INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS: A PRELUDE TO SABOTAGE BEHAVIOURS AND MUTINY", Practicum Psychologia, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 63-68 |
| 23 | Okonkwo, Kizito Ifunanya, Ezeokana, Jude Obinna, Nnedum, Obiajulu Anthony Ugochukwu, Chine, Bernard Chukwukeluo, Abah, Norbert Chijioke, Mbanugo, Nnamdi Emmanuel, Chukwura, Daniel Junior. (2017, July), "Procedural Justice, Distributive Justice and Organizational Politics as Correlates of Job Satisfaction in a sample of Academics from Awka City, Nigeria", International Journal of Psychology and Allied Professions, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 141-168 |
| 24 | Chine Benard Chukwukeluo, Nnedum Obiajulu Anthony Ugochukwu, Ezeh Leonard Nnaemeka, Okonkwo Kizito Ifunanya, Ezechukwu Emmanuel Ntomchukwu, Abah Nobert Chijioke, Emma-Echiegu Bridget Nkechinyere, Chukwurah Daniel Junior, Mbanugo Nnamdi Emmanuel. (2016, June), "Procedural Justice, Distributive Justice, and Entrepreneurial Intentions as Correlates of Job Commitment", African Psychologist, Vol. 6, pp 98-116 |
| 25 | Joe-Akunne Chiamaka O.* , Oguegbe Tochukwu M., Okonkwo Kizito I.. (2015, June), "Impact of Emotional Intelligence and Job Boredom Proneness on Counterproductive Work Behaviour", Advances in Applied Psychology, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 101-106 |
| 26 | Chine, B.C., Nnedum, O.A.U., Okonkwo, K.I., Abah, N.C., Mbanugo, N., Emma-Echiegu, N.B., Chukwura, D.J.. (2014, June), "influence of level of education and pay inequity on job involvement among Teachers", African Psychologist: An International Journal of Psychology and Allied Professions, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 27 | Anyaegbunam, M.C., Okonkwo, K.I., Anekwe, S.. (2014, October), "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Military", Practicum Psychologia, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 63-68 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okonkwo Kizito I., Ezechukwu Emmanuel N., Okonkwo Jane O.. (2023, November), "Mediating Role of Psychological Empowerment in the Relationship between Climate for Creativity and Work Performance among University Academic Staff", Nigerian Association of Industrial/Organizational Psychologists |
| 2 | Nnedum O. A. U., Okpala G. C., Okonkwo K.I.. (2013, September), "Empirical Investigation into Nigerian Consumers' Preference for Certain Categories of Foreign", Published proceedings of the 16th International Academy of Management and Business, Washington D.C, USA. (DC4046) |
| 3 | Nnedum O. A. U., Okpala G. C., Okonkwo K.I.. (2013, December), "Industrial Market Segmentation Bases: A Conceptual Analysis", Published proceedings of the 16th International Academy of Management and Business, Washington D.C, USA. (DC4047) |
| 4 | Nnedum O .A. U., Okpala G. C., Okonkwo K.I.. (2013, September), "Impact of Relationship Marketing on Competitive Advantage of the Banking Industry in Nigeria", Published proceedings of the 16 & International Academy of Management an Business, Washington D.C, USA. (DC4048) |
| 5 | Nnedum O. A. U., Okpala G. C., Okonkwo K. I.. (2013, September), "Empirical, Relationship between Importance of Money and Unethical Behaviour of Workers in Nigeria", Published proceedings of the 16th International Academy of Management and Business, Washington D.C, USA. (DC4056) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "relationship between organizational behaviour climate and engagement among factory workers in Anambra State: moderating effect of emotional intelligence" (2026). Completed Masters project by Okoye Sunny Chima 2023146011FA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE OF FEMALE STUDENT CULT MEMBERS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Editorial board member, UNIZIK Journal of Gender Research" (February, 2024) |
| 3 | Chief Editor, "APPOINTMENT AS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF UNIJERPS VOL. 16 (2)" (July, 2023) |
| 4 | Editor, "Editorial board member, UNIZIK Journal of Gender Research" (July, 2023) |
| 5 | Chief Editor, "APPOINTMENT AS EDITOR IN CHIEF ZIK Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (ZJMR) ONLINE" (July, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Appointment as Reviewer of UNIZIK Journal of Gender Research of the Faculty of Social Sciences" (January, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "INFLUENCE OF GENERAL HEALTH STATUS AND GRAVIDITY ON POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: MODERATING ROLE OF RESILIENCE" (February, 2020 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Depatment of Psychology, UNIZIK Alumni/Reunion Committee" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Chairman, "UNIZIK ALUMNI Stakeholders and Friends Converge" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | Chairman, "Commendation Letter of the Vice-Chancellor" (August, 2008) |
| 4 | Personal Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2008) |