Dr. Chukwuma Paschal Ugwu
Dr. Chukwuma Paschal Ugwu is a LECTURER I in PSYCHOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Personal Information
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria. (Master Degree, March, 2019) October, 2015 to March, 2019 Master Degree In Developmental Psychology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Coordinator, Continuing Education Program, Department of Psychology Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria., Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2019 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Paschal Chukwuma Ugwu, Chidozie Edwin Nwafor, Chukwuemeka Arinze F. Okoye. (2025, August), "Assessment of Wellbeing and Children Understanding of Hygiene Protocols Using hand-washing pictorial measure", Practicum Psychologia, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 105-119 |
| 2 | Paschal Chukwuma Ugwu, Chidozie Edwin Nwafor, Ofoma Bede Enyeobi, Chinelo Nkechi Uzoma, Goodnews Chinecherem Ogbonna, Collins Ifeanacho Nnaebue, Chinelo Helen Okeke,. (2025, March), "Aftermath of 2022 ASUU Strike in Nigeria: Does Years on the Job and Openness to Experience Play Roles on University Workers’ Intention to Quit Their Job?", International Journal of Human Research and Social Science Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 52-57 |
| 3 | Chidozie Edwin Nwafor, Paschal Chukwuma Ugwu, Bede Enyeobi Ofoma,& Chukwuemeka Arinzechukwu Felix Okoye. (2023, May), "Age and Gender Differential in Body Image Perception Among Nigerian Samples", African Journal of Human Development and Lifespan, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 64-79 |
| 4 | Paschal Chukwuma Ugwu, Chidozie Edwin Nwafor, Chukwuemeka Arinzechukwu F. Okoye, Ndubisi Umeaku. (2023, June), "Psychological Analysis of Isee Response in Igbo Cultural Area of Anambra State", Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 28-38 |
| 5 | Chidozie Edwin Nwafor, Paschal Chukwuma Ugwu, Bede Enyeobi Ofoma,& Chukwuemeka Arinzechukwu Felix Okoye. (2023, May), "Social Media Addiction Moderates Relationship Between Interpersonal Isolation and Suicidal ideation among undergraduates", Journal of Psychology and Allied Disciplines, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 35-48 |
| 6 | C. E. Nwafor, P.C. Ugwu, C.A.F Okoye, B. E. Ofoma. (2023, May), "Relationship Between Socio-emotional Skill and Academic Adjustment Among Adolescents is Mediated by Resilience", Social Science Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 126 - 136 |
| 7 | Nwafor, C. E., Okoye, C. A. F., Nwankwo, N. I., Ugwu, P. C.. (2023, June), "“It worked for my friend”: non-medical use of tramadol among manual labourers in Anambra state, Nigeria", Drugs, Habits and Social Policy |
| 8 | C. E. Nwafor,M. Ofonedu, N. Nwankwo, A. Obuna, P. C. Ugwu,. (2022, September), "Perceived stress moderates the relationship between family support and family quality of life among parents of children living with intellectual and developmental disabilities", Journal of Policy and Practice in intellectual Disability, pp 1 - 9 |
| 9 | PASCHAL CHUKWUMA UGWU, Chidozie Edwin Nwafor, C. A. F. Okoye and C. E. Mabia. (2022, February), "Does Gender Moderates The Relationship Between Peer Acceptance and Suicidal Ideation Among Undergraduates", Unizik Journal of Gender Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 56-68 |
| 10 | Ugwu, P. C., Nwafor, C. E., Obi-Nwosu, H. & Joe-Akunne, C. O.. (2021, February), "WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR NIGERIAN ADOLESCENTS? INITIAL DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF ADOLESCENTS FUTURE ORIENTATION SCALE", Social Science Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 11), pp 1-17 |
| 11 | C. E. Nwafor, P.C. Ugwu, C.A.F Okoye, P. K. Officha. (2021, August), "Does growth mindset moderate relationship between academic adjustment and peer pressure among first year university undergraduates", Social Science Research |
| 12 | Ebere B. Madu, Paschal Chukwuma Ugwu, Nweke O. Kingsley & Mabia Emmanuel Chidozie. (2021, August), "Shyness Trait Among Adolescents: Does Gender Play Some Roles", Practicum Psychologia |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | P. C. Ugwu. (2021, August), "Attachment styles and resilience as predictors of future orientation among adolescence in three major ethnic group in Nigeria", , pp 23-24 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Relationship Between Social Support and Social Adjustment on Life Satisfaction of Special Needs Students: The Moderating Role of Resilience" (2026). Completed Masters project by Onyeagba, Donald Ikechukwu |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "QES-WA" (August, 2024 to August, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by Queen Elizabeth Scholarship |
| 2 | Awardee: "Travel Grant for the International Young Scholars Program (IYSP)" (December, 2023 to April, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Society for Research in Adolescence |
| 3 | Awardee: "2022 Patrice L. Engle Dissertation Grant in Global Early Child Development" (August, 2022 to January, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Society for Research in Childhood Development |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MSC INTERNAL EXERMINATION 1" (September, 2025 to November, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Master Degree Thesis" (January, 2025 to August, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Editor, "Unizik Journal of Gender Studies" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Scholar, "Award of Recognition of Publication in Scopus-indexed Publications" (December, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 3 | Chairman, "Utility, Security and Maintenance Committee" (November, 2025) |
| 4 | Coordinator, "Continuing Education Programme" (February, 2022 to January, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Graduate Member, "Society for Research in Adolescence Development" (member since 2021), sra.orghttps://srad.memberclicks.net/ |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "Human Flourishing In Africa", (International Society for the Study of Human Development), 25th August, 2021 to 27th August, 2021; ISSBD 14TH AFRICAN REGIONAL VIRTUAL WORKSHOP |
| 2 | "ADOLESCENTS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: GLOBALIZATION, VIOLENCE AND SUICIDE TENDENCY", (Nigerian Association of Developmental Psychologists (NADP)), 26th November, 2019 to 27th November, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Workshop Programme On Psychological Skills For Conflicts Resolution", (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences), 14th June, 2018 to 15th June, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |