Amaka Rachael Okafor
Amaka Rachael Okafor is a LECTURER I in PSYCHOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am DR. OKAFOR RACHAEL AMAKA
A Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
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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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023) August, 2019 to August, 2023 Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D) Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023) September, 2019 to October, 2023 |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2014) May, 2011 to February, 2014 |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2014) September, 2011 to January, 2014 Master Of Science (M.Sc) Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2008) August, 2001 to February, 2008 |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2008) February, 2001 to October, 2008 Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc) Psychology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Department of Psychology Accreditation Committee, Departmental Accreditation Committee December, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Infrastructure Monitoring Committee November, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Examination Misconduct Committee November, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | Chairman, Faculty of Social Sciences Library Matters Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences Library Matters Committee November, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | Supervisor, M.Sc and PGD0, College of postgraduate studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2024 to Present |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | B.C CHINE, R,A OKAFOR. (2023, August) Fundamentals of human behaviour SCOA Heritage Nig. Ltd |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | DO Omonijo, MC Anyaegbunam, RM Agu, CI Onyemaechi, TS Onyeyili, RA Okafor. (2021, July) The persistence of Examination Misconduct in Nigerian Higher Education Systems: The connection with the degradation of the family and education institutions Modern perspectives in language, literature and education |
| 2 | Okafor Rachael Amaka. (2019, November) Review on drug addiction and preventive measures among adolescence Nigerian Association of Developmental Psychologists (NADP) |
| Journal Articles | |
| 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 (UFAMS) |
| 2 | OKAFOR RACHAEL AMAKA, OKONKWO KIZITO IFUNANYA. (2026, March), "THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE AND SELF-EFFICACY ON EMPLOYEE JOB INVOLVEMENT", INERTNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FINANCE, ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES (UFAMS) |
| 3 | EC Okoli,GC Ogbonna, OB Enyeobi, RA Okafor, KI Okonkwo. (2025, February), "Organizational Culture and The Role of Leadership in The 21st Century Organizational Transformation: A Case Study", International Journal of Humanities Research and Social Science Studies |
| 4 | DCA Chidiebere Emmanuel Udensi, Rachael Okafor, Anastasia Nnenna Ezendu. (2025, February), "The Home, Insecurity and National Development", Nigeria Association of Social Psychologists |
| 5 | EI, Anierobi, AI Amjad, S Aslam, PO Igwe, AA Alanazi, RA Okafor. (2025, February), "Cyberbullying and its Influence on social adjustment, self-concept and anxiety among students in Anambra State", Environment and Social Psychology |
| 6 | OR Amaka, CB Chukwukeluo,OM Tochukwu. (2023, June), "Employee Silence Behaviour, Predictive Roles Of Supportive Leadership, Affective Commitment And Proactive Personality Among Telecommunication Employees In Anambra State", Zik Journal of Multidisciplinary Research |
| 7 | OR Amaka, CB Chukwukeluo,OM Tochukwu. (2023, June), "Perceived Employability and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy as Predictors of Entrepreneurial Intention among University Graduates in Anambra State", Practicum Psychologia |
| 8 | RA OKAFOR, NC ABAMARA, BC CHINE. (2023, July), "Review of Drug Addiction and Preventive Measures among Adollescence", Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences |
| 9 | MC Anyaegbunam, PA Ogbozor, CI Nnaebue, O Rachael Amaka. (2021, September), "Determination of entrepreneurial intentions among STEM and Non-STEM students in Nigerian Tertiary institutions", Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences |
| 10 | TC Enike, CO Anazonwu, RA Okafor, MO Ugwuja. (2021, May), "social support, self-esteem and religiosity as predictors of depression control among youths in Anambra State", International journal of Innovative Psychology and Social Development |
| 11 | RA Okafor, C Okafor, EM Anene. (2021, December), "Association of Innovative work behaviour, employee efficiency and boredom proneness among librarians in Anambra State, Nigeria", Higher Education of Social Sciences |
| 12 | C Okoye, C. Nwafor, C.Umeoji, PC Ugwu, RA Okafor, KI Okonkwo. (2020, April), "Patterns of spousal homicide in Nigeria: Prevalence, prophylaxes and implications for psychotherapy", Zik Journal of Multidisciplinary Research |
| 13 | NE Leonard, EE Chukwuemeka, EI Stephen, IN Collins, O Rachael. (2020, January), "Association of innovative work behaviour, organizational frustration and work-family conflict among private sector employees", Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Report Reports |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effects of Affective Commitment, ethical leadership and psychological safety on compulsory organizational citizenship behaviour among non- teaching staff" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Ogbuagu Athanasius Somtoo, Reg. No: 2024146003FN |
| 2 | "Fear of Negative evaluation and workplace conflict on employee wellbeing: moderating role of family relationship among university employees in south-south Nigeria" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Ossom Idongesit Nseobong, Reg No: 202365B7002FA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "ATM Use and Gender as predictors of compulsive buying behaviour among undergraduates of NAU" (May, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | Awardee: "Ccnstruction and validation of indrgenous psycho-Neurological Manual Dexterity Test (ABANINK Psycho-Neurological Manual Dexterity Test)" (May, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research" (December, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Awareness, knowledge and influence of information on health implications of sedentary lifestyle among Academic and Non-Academic staff of UNIZIKlifestyle" (September, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "audience perceptionon the role of Unity FM Abakaliki in disemination of the health information in Ezza North Local government Area of Ebonyi State" (September, 2025 to April, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Audience perception on the role of Unity FM Abakaliki in Dissemination of the health information in Ezza North L.G.A Ebonyi State" (September, 2025). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Perceived social support and resilience as predictors of coping among mental health workers at the neuropsychiatric hospital Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State" (July, 2025). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Relationship between dimensions of emotional intelligence and job satisfaction: Moderating role of perceived organizational support" (November, 2024). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Department of Psychology Accreditation Committee" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Faculty of Social Sciences Library Matters Committee" (April, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Departmental Alumni/Reunion Committee" (October, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Departmental Accreditation Committee" (October, 2024) |
| 5 | Student Staff Adviser, 300 Level, "Departmental Student Welfare Committee" (October, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Psychological Association" - PA/2025/M663 (member since 2025), RC:CAC/6/INCT9246 |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Capital Development and Governance in the 21st Century", (Prof. Chidozie Nwafor, Asso. Prof. Nweke Kingsley), visual |
| 2 | "Organizational Digital Ecosystem and Employee Wellbeing", (Prof. Benjamine Osayawe Ehigie, Dr, Jerome Ezisi), visual |
| 3 | "2021 National Scientific Conference & Annual General Meeting", (Prof. Benjamine Osayawe Ehigie, Dr. Nwabueze Offor), visual |
| 4 | "2019 Annual National Scientific Conference", (Prof. Esther Akinsola, Dr. Chidozie Nwafor), visual |
| 5 | "2025 National Scientific Conference & Annual General Meeting", (Dr. Sampson Kelechi Nwonyi, Dr. Izuchukwu Ndukaihe, Prof. Olukayode Afolabi), visual |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "From Idea to Impact: Mastering Research Design, Publication and Funding for Early Career Scholars", (Prof. Chidozie Nwafor, Prof. Valentine Ucheagwu), 4th October, 2025 to 15th October, 2025; visual |
| 2 | "Research Workshop for Supervisors and Supervisees", (Ven. Prof. Nkamnebe, Prof. Philomena Igbokwe), 27th February, 2025 to 29th January, 2026; visual |
| 3 | "1st Faculty Workshop on ICT Compliance, Digital Result Upload and Moderation", (Prof. Frank-Collins Okafor, Dr, Amaka Metuh, Dr. Kene Okeyika), 6th March, 2024 to 6th March, 2024; visual |
| 4 | "Building Foundation for Fundraising success for sustainable development goals researches", (Prof. Echendu Dolly Adinma), visual |
| 5 | "Module of Research Methodology, Grant Writing and Job Search Behaviour", (Prof. Obiajulu Anthony Nnedum, Prof. Thomas Li-Ping Tang), visual |