Prof. Michael Onyeka Ezenwa

Prof. Michael Onyeka Ezenwa is a PROFESSOR in PSYCHOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Prof. Michael Onyeka Ezenwa

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Michael Onyeka Ezenwa, P.hD, is a professor of Clinical Psychology with special interest in addiction science, relapse prevention and psychotherapy. He is a Fellow of Nigerian Psychological Association which he lead as the National President from, 2017 to 2021. His tenure witnessed the passage of the bill for an act to establish the Nigerian Council for Psychologists by The National Assembly as well as the approval of a Scheme of Service for Psychologists in Nigeria. A Fellow of Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologists, Professor Ezenwa has done major contributions to research in psychology and health, training and supervision of many younger colleagues and the development of the discipline of psychology in Nigeria. He has represented the discipline of psychology in Nigeria at many international fora including Global Psychology Alliance, International Union of Psychological Science and Pan African Psychology Union. Professor Michael Ezenwa is the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences of Nnamdi Azikiwe University from 11th March, 2025 to March, 10th 2027.

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

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Interest Areas

Clinical Psychology, Addiction Science And Psychotherapy

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2006)
October, 2000 to September, 2005
Ph. D. In Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Ezenwa, M. O., Agu, N. W., Alor, P. C. (2026, January) Case Study Number 1: The Ritual of Reflective Thinking, Intentional Teaching of Values and Moments of Acknowledgements as Values-Based Instructional Scaffolds at the Embodiment of Love Academy (TELA), Enugu, Nigeria In book: Values based Instructional Scaffolds Springer Nature Link, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-05698-6_2
2Chukwuorji, J. C., Ezenwa, M.O., Mengstie, M. M., Salvam, S.G., Tieffi, H.G.R., Mhigfa, S.,Agyemng, C. B., Parimah, F., Acquah-Coleman, R., Balikoowa, R., Baguma, P.. (2026, July) Navigating ethical frontiers in psychology: Perspectives from diverse African In book: The Oxford handbook of international psychological ethics. 2 Edition: The Oxford handbook of international psychological ethicsEdition: 2ndPublisher: Oxford University Press
3Ezenwa, M. O., Atibioke, O., Chukwuorji, J.C.. (2024, July) Psychology Is Growing in Nigeria, but Needs to Be Nurtured In book: Handbook of International Psychology (2nd ed)Publisher: Routledge Routledge, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372391314_Psychology_is_growing_in_Nigeria_but_needs_to_be_nurtured
4Ezenwa, M., Kagaari, J. R., Agyemang, C. B., Chukwuorji, B. C.. (2022, November) Psychologists’ contributions to pro-environment behaviour change in some selected countries in Africa. In book: Climate Action and Global Psychology. The New Zealand Psychological Society
5Abikoye, G., Ezenwa, M., & Zamani, A. (2021, July) Development of Nigerian's Code of Ethics For Psychology In book: Handbook of International Psychology Ethics, Codes and commentary from round the world. Publisher: Routledge Taylor & Francis Routledge Taylor & Francis
Journal Articles
1Ezenwa, M. O. Nwankwo, N. I., Udeze, C.N., Omale, L. E.. (2026, March), "Moderating role of psychological flexibility in the relationship between psychological vulnerability, rejection sensitivity, self-esteem and substance use", Discover Psychology, Vol. -6, (Issue 1), DOI: 10.1007/s44202-026-00655-1
2Aliche, C. J., Idemudia, E. S., Ezenwa, M.O.. (2025, September), "Influence of self-compassion on HIV-related stigma, health-related quality of life, and depression among HIV/AIDS patients", African Journal of AIDS Research
3Nwankwo. N.I., Okoye, C. A. F., Nwafor, C. E.,. (2025, June), "Effects of contingency management and role-playing on sustained attention among children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder", IFE PsychologIA, Vol. 32, (Issue -2), pp 14-29
4Onyejiaka-Udeze, C.N., Agbirionwu, M. O., Ezenwa, M.O.. (2025, January), "The Role of Internalized Homophobia and Body Appreciation in Predicting Risky Sexual Behaviour Among Sexual Minorities in Nigeria", Social sciences research, Vol. -12, (Issue -2)
5Ezenwa, M. O. Nwankwo, N. I.. (2024, November), "Rhythmic engagement therapy improved drug use abstinence better than cognitive behavioural therapy among individuals with substance use disorder", South African Journal of Psychology, Vol. -53, (Issue -134), pp 134-149, DOI: 10.1177/00812463241296061
6Ezenwa, M.O., Eze, N. U., Iyare, O. I.,. (2024, October), "EFFECTS OF GROUP THERAPY ON QUALITY OF LIFE OF WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER", Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences
7Udeze, C.N., Ezenwa, M.O., Obi-Nwosu, H. O., Iloma, D. O.. (2023, May), "Personality Traits, Self-Efficacy, Family Support And Knowledge Of Illness As Predictors Of Adaptive Coping Among Breast Cancer Patients", Practicum Psychologia 13, 105-136, Vol. -13, pp 105-136, ISSN: 2006-6640
8Nweze, T., Banaschewski, T., Ajaelu, C., Okoye, C.A.F., Ezenwa, M.O. [...]Jamie Lars Hanson. (2023, April), "Trajectories of cortical structures associated with stress across adolescence: a bivariate latent change score approach", Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry64, Vol. 64, (Issue 8), DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.13793
9Nweze, T. Ezenwa, M., Ajaelu, C., Okoye, C. A.F.. (2023, February), "Childhood mental health difficulties mediate the long‐term association between early‐life adversity at age 3 and poorer cognitive functioning at ages 11 and 14", Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
10Charles T. Orjiakor, C.T,. Eze, J.,Chinweoke M. Ugwu, C. M., Ezenwa, M. Orjiakor, I., Onwujekwe O.,& Palamar, J.. (2023, January), "A systematic review of actors, actions, and outcomes of community-based efforts to prevent or reduce methamphetamine use", Addiction Research & Theory, Vol. 31, (Issue 5), pp 335-344
11Abikoye, G. E,. Ottu, I. F. A., Mefoh, P., Ezenwa, M. Obot. I S.. (2023, January), "PSYCHOLOGY IN THE EYE OF THE PUBLIC: A NATIONAL SURVEY ON PERCEPTIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY IN NIGERIA", NPA JOURNALS - www.npa-journals.org/njp, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), Volume 23, No.1, 2023 ISSN: 0331-0574 (Print), 2635-3806
12Nweze, T., Ezenwa, M., Ajaelu, C.,& 5 other. (2022, December), "Cognitive variations following exposure to childhood adversity: Evidence from a pre-registered, longitudinal study", EClinicalMedicine, Vol. 56, (Issue 101784), https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/issue/vol56nonull/PIIS2589-5370(22)X0014-X
13Kim, H. S., Yoon, S., Son, G., Hong, E., Clinton, A., Grus, C. L., Murphy, D., Siegel, A. M., Karayianni, E., Ezenwa, M. O., Zara, G., Gutiérrez, G., Balva, D., Chey, J., & Choi, K.-H.. (2022, September), "Regulations Governing Psychologists: An International Survey", Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Vol. 53, (Issue 6), pp 541-552, DOI: 10.1037/pro0000470
14OLA, B. A. , OLIBAMOYO, O. , AUDU, M. , EZENWA, M., GOAR, S. G. , AUWAL, S. , ORJIAKOR, T. C. , AGWOGIE, M.. (2021, September), "Developing Curriculum for the Training of Non-Specialist in Addiction Studies in Nigerian Universities: The Journey of Nigerian ICUDDR Team", Adiktologie, Vol. 21, (Issue 4), pp 251–259.
15Ezenwa, M. O., Nnaemeka I. J., & Udeze, C.N.. (2021, August), "THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS (EDUCATIONAL AND IN- COME LEVEL) ON MALE DOMESTIC ABUSE AMONG MARRIED MEN IN AWKA", Global Scientific Journals, Vol. 9, (Issue 8), pp 3078-3090

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Fellow Member, "Nigerian Psychological Association" (member since 2012), https://npass.org.ng