Dr. Cynthia Nwanneka Udeze

Dr. Cynthia Nwanneka Udeze is a SENIOR LECTURER in PSYCHOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Cynthia Nwanneka Udeze

Staff Profile

I'm Dr. Cynthia Nwanneka Udeze, a lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. I have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with research interest in psycho-oncology, Drug Demand Reduction and Abnormal Behaviours. I'm a young scholar, a researcher and has published articles in various reputable journals.

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

Interest Areas

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2021)
February, 2017 to December, 2021
Ph.d Clinical Psychology
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, September, 2016)
October, 2012 to September, 2016
MSc In Clinical Psychology Masters In Clinical Psychology
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010)
October, 2006 to July, 2010
B.Sc. In Psychology Psychology
4St.Monica's College Ogbunike. (SSCE, June, 2002)
September, 1996 to June, 2002
5Community Central School Iyi-Enu Ogidi. (FSLC, June, 1997)
September, 1990 to June, 1996

Relevant/Working Experience

1Chairman, Faculty of Social Sciences Staff Welfare Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
June, 2023 to Present
2Examination Officer/Result Officer, Department of Psychology
September, 2018 to September, 2021
3Secretary, Faculty of Social Sciences Staff Welfare Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
September, 2018 to September, 2022
4Departmental Board Secretary, Department of Psychology
November, 2016 to November, 2017
5Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
August, 2013 to Present
6Customer Service Officer, Zenith Bank Plc
July, 2011 to August, 2013
7Head Teacher, Avilla Royal School Nnewi Anambra State
July, 2010 to July, 2011

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Nnaemeka Chukwudum Abamara, Onyekachi Osmond Okonkwo & Cynthia Nwanneka Udeze. (2023, March), "Establishment of the Community Mental Health Centres in Uganda Communities: Challenges and Prospects", East African Journal of Health and Science,, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 85-91
2Clement O. Obadimu, Davd O. Iloma, Cynthia N.C. Udeze, Michael Nwokedi, Uzochukwu Chukwuka Chinweze, Chima Theresa Isife, Chizoba Iloma. (2023, May), "Socio-economic and political trajectories of psychological distress among pregnant women in Uyo metropolis.", Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition., Vol. 19, (Issue 5), pp 1131-1144
3Micheal O. Ezenwa, Nnaemeka I. Josephine, Cynthia N.C Udeze. (2021, January), "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 1), pp 78-90
4Cynthia N.C.Udeze, Micheal O.Ezenwa, Harry O.Obi-Nwosu, Chidozie E. Nwafor & David O.Iloma. (2021, January), "Personality Traits, Self-Efficacy, Family-Support and Knowledge of Illness as Predictors of Adaptive Coping among Breast Cancer Patients.", Practicum Psychologia,, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 164 -190
5Imbur. M.T., Iloma D.O., Udeze, C.N.C.. (2021, March), "Exploring the dimensions of motivation in work productivity among University of Uyo non-academic staff.", Practium Psychologia, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 80-93
6Udeze C.N, Ezenwa M.O, & Abamara N.C. (2020, December), "Effect of Cancer-Education on the Practice of Breast Self-Examination among Adult Women in Nigeria", Cogent Psychology: Taylor and Francis, Scopus Index
7Chine, Bernard, Joe-Akunne, Chiamaka O. & Cynthia Udeze N.. (2019, July), "Peer Influence and Product Advertisement as Predictors of Smartphone Consumer Buying Behaviour.", Global Journal of Applied Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS)
814. Chidozie E. Nwafor, Chukwuemeka A.F. Okoye, Cynthia N. Onyejiaka & Euckie U. Immanel. (2019, September), "An x-ray of a human society without good parenting", Zik Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1)
9C. E Nwafor, J.O Ezeokana & C.N Onyejiaka. (2019, February), "Social Media Literacy as a Panacea to Actualising Family Role in Human Development", Social Science Research., Vol. 3, (Issue 2)
10Chukwuemeka A.F Okoye, Cynthia N. Udeze & Henry Nwago. (2018, January), "Cognitive Impairment: Examing the Effect of Marijuana and Tramadol on Albino Rats", EC Psychology and Psychiatry
11Udeze, N. C., Abamara N.C, Chukwuma, F.A, Okoye, C.A.F & Chine, B.C (2018). (2018, January), "Relationship between Psychological Wellbeing and Domestic Violence among Adolescents Home Caregivers and Non-Home Caregivers in Nigeria", Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy., Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 340
12Ezeh, Leonard, N., Okoye, Chukwuemeka A.F., Etodike, Chukwuemeka, E. and Udeze, Cynthia C. (2018).. (2018, July), "Theoretical Correlations of Aging, Mental Activity and Memory Recall: Implication for Security Personnel.", European Journal of Special Education Research
13Nnaemeka Chukwudum Abamara, Ifenyinwa Comfort Abamara, Cynthia Nwanneka Udeze, Lovette O Ibekwe. (2018, August), "Marital satisfaction among married people in awka: A factorial study of intimacy and libido", International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, Vol. 4, (Issue 1)
14Nnaemeka C. Abamara, Leonard N. Ezeh , Nkechi N. Anazodo & Cynthia N. Onyejiaka. (2017, July), "Attitudinal Factors Associated with Prostate Cancer among Adult Males in South Eastern Nigeria", Scholink Research in Health Science.
15Abamara, N.C., Onyejiaka, C.N & Umenweke, O.N.. (2017, May), "Psychological Trauma in Assessing Antenatal Care among Pregnant Women in Awka: A Study of Age and Educational Level.", Journal of Nigeria Association of Clinical Psychologist, Vol. 4
16Bernard C. Chine, Chinenye F. Ifedigbo & Cynthia Onyejiaka (2016). (2016, April), "Paranoid ideation and anxiety as correlates of domestic violence among married police officers.", Practicum Psychologia
17Nwafor, C.E, Obi-Nwosu, H. & Onyejiaka, N.C, (2014). (2014, June), "Effective leadership through BCE model: a rejoinder to Obi-Nwosu's BCE leadership paradigm", International Journal of advances in Social Sciences and Humanities., Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp 1-5
Conference Papers
1Imbur, M.T, Iloma, D.O & Udeze. C.N. (2019, May), "Motivation As A Necessity for Work Productivity",
2Cynthia Udeze N.C, Joe-Akunne C.O, Chukwuogor Sopulu & David O. Iloma. (2019, May), "Impulsivity and Financial Distress As Correlates of Gambling Behaviour Among Undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka",
3Obi-Nwosu, H., Okoye, CAF, Joe-Akunne, C.O, Ifedigbo, C., & Udeze, C.N. (2019, May), "Perception of Inter-enthnic Group Relation and Rule of Law in Nigeria",
4Abamara, N.C & Udeze, Cynthia N.C. (2019, August), "Psychological Symptoms and Health Factors Associated with Menopause Among Adult Women in South East Nigeria.",
5Cynthia Udeze N.C, Chidozie Nwafor E. Ph.D, Chukwuemeka Okoye A.F Ph.D, Nnaemeka Abamara C. & David O. Iloma. (2019, August), "Emotional Intelligence and Hostility as Predictors of Cyber Bullying Among Undergraduates",
68. Udeze, Cynthia N.C. (2018, May), "Psychological Support, Concept of Stress and Psychological Trauma",
7Abamara, N.C, Eze, L.N, Udeze, C.N & Anazodo, N.N. (2018, June), "Psychological Symptoms and Health Implications Associated with Menopause among Women in South-East Nigeria.",
8Onyejiaka, N.C, Chukwuma F.A, Nwafor C.E & Chine B.C. (2017, June), "The Relationship between Psychological Wellbeing and Domestic Violence among Adolescents Home-caregivers and Non-homecaregivers",
9Obi-Nwosu, V.O, Ifedigbo C.F and Onyejiaka C. (2016, June), "Psychological Symptoms and Alcoholism as Predictors of Domestic Violence among Married People in the Paramilitary.",
10Abamara, N.C, Onyejiaka C. N and Mmuoh, M.I. (2016, October), "Corruption and Poverty in Nigeria",
11Onyejiaka, C.N. (2016, May), "Inter Agency Cooperation and Conflict Management for Effective Law Enforcement",
12Nwafor, C.E and Onyejiaka, C.N. (2014, September), "Leadership and Mental Health",
13Onyejiaka, C. and Agba, C. (2014, May), "Stress Management among Undergraduates",

Academic Leadership Qualities

Editorships
1Editor, "ZIK Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (ZJMR)" (August, 2022)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Socio-cultural Determinants of Alcohol Consumption and Cigarette Smoking Among Undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2019 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Anambra State Coordinator, "International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)" (April, 2023)
2Chairman, "Faculty of Social Sciences, Staff Welfare Committee" (November, 2022 to October, 2023)
3GS Lecturer, "School of General Studiies" (November, 2022 to October, 2023)
4Chairman, "Departmental Welfare/Sports Committee" (November, 2022)
5Member, "Departmental Alumni Liason Committee" (December, 2022)
6Member, "Departmental Annual Conference/Journal Committee" (December, 2022)
7GST Lecturer, "School of General Studies" (October, 2021 to October, 2022)
8Secretary,, "Conference Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences" (January, 2019 to September, 2022)
9Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019)
10Exam Officer, "Department of Psychology" (September, 2018 to September, 2021)
11Secretay, FSS Welfare Committee., "Faculty of Social Sciences, Staff Welfare Committee" (January, 2018 to September, 2022)
12Member,, "Examination Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences" (January, 2018 to October, 2022)
13Member, Organizing Committee, "Committee for Conference and workshop on Job Creation and Youth Empowerment through Professionalization of Home Care Services (PHCS), Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences" (June, 2017 to June, 2017)
14Resource Person, "Office of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra State (OCHA Brigade)" (May, 2016 to May, 2016)
15Member, Organising Committee, "Conference on Psychology and Law, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences" (May, 2016 to May, 2016)
16Member, Planning Committee, "Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) Conference and Congress" (October, 2016 to October, 2016)
17Member, Committee on Faculty Staff Welfare, "Committee on Faculty Staff Welfare, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2016 to September, 2018)
18Member, Organising committee,, "Symposium on Stress Awareness, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences" (September, 2014 to September, 2014)
19Member Organising Committee, "Symposium on Leadership and Mental Health, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences." (July, 2014)
20Member Organising Committee, "First International Workshop on Gestalt Therapy in Nigeria" (April, 2010 to April, 2010)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "NIGERIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION" - 2010/M238 (member since 2017), https://www.npass.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS OF THE 2019 NIGERIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION CONGRESS", (NIGERIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION), 25th August, 2019 to 29th August, 2019; IBOM E-LIBRARY, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE
2"SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS OF THE 2017 NIGERIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION CONGRESS", (NIGERIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION), 5th November, 2017 to 10th November, 2017; GARKI, ABUJA
3"SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS OF THE 2016 NIGRIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION CONGRESS", (NIGERIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION), 11th October, 2016 to 14th October, 2016; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
4"3-DAY ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP OF NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS), 24th September, 2014 to 26th September, 2014; GODFRAY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, THINKERS CORNER, ENUGU.
Workshops
1"HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT competence Development Training [Level 3]", (NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS), 12th March, 2012 to 12th June, 2012; Lagos
2"HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT", (NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS), 11th February, 2012 to 11th February, 2012; Lagos
3"FIRST INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON GESTALT THERAPY IN NIGERIA", (GESTAIL EDUCATION NETWORK INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NIGERIA), 17th April, 2010 to 24th April, 2010; HELD AT OFUOBI AFRICA CENTRE, 2-B AROCHUKWU STREET, IND. LAYOUT. ENUGU
Seminar
1"PREPARING FOR THE WORKPLACE; SKILLS, ATTITUDE AND STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESS FOR ENTRY LEVEL FRESH GRADUATES", (SKILLSEGDE CONSULTING LTD), 6th July, 2011 to 26th July, 2011; GARKI, ABUJA