Mary Nneka Nwikpo

Nnamdi Azikiwe University | Unizik · Department of Educational Foundations

The Nigerian nation is currently facing an alarming security situation. Virtually all regions of the country are battling one form of security challenge or the other. Evidence from previous research implicates the involvement of in-school adolescents in various violent crimes. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine their motivation a...

This study investigated the relationship among social support systems and the academic achievement motivation of secondary school students in Anambra State.

The increasing case of Suicide among young people is on the increase, with the World Health Organisation reporting that over 800,000 cases of suicide occur annually. Suicide is often preceded by suicidal ideation, thoughts on how to end one's life. While many studies have focused on the associations that exist among mood disorders, substance use an...

Thuggish behaviour is a detrimental force that undermines the societal fabric of any functional community, characterized by a dearth of civility, The core objective of the study, therefore, centred on investigating the involvement of undergraduate students in thuggish behaviour within Nigerian tertiary institutions, aiming to comprehend the under...

The present investigation aimed to ascertain the psychological, social, and cultural determinants propelling code-switching behaviours among Igbo-speaking English Language undergraduates in the southeastern region of Nigeria, as perceived by students enrolled at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Anambra State, and Alvan Ikoku Federal University o...

The study aimed to investigate the self-regulation and academic motivation as correlates of the academic performance of secondary school students in the Orumba North local government area of Anambra State. A correlation research design was employed in the study. The 90 ©Copyright 2024 by the author(s) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons...

Academic engagement is essential if students must fulfil their academic goals and key to their success. The research employed a correlational research design to assess the extent to which parental involvement and academic resilience can predict the academic engagement of secondary school students in Anambra State. The study was guided by three rese...

Dysgraphia is a learning difference that impairs students' capacity to produce legible and coherent written language and poses significant obstacles for their academic and personal growth. With the advent of Assistive Technologies (AT), however, new possibilities emerge for individuals with this learning disability to accomplish tasks that were pre...

Without proper engagement of students through the roles palyed by their parents and their teachers, students' academic enegagement behaviour may deteriorate. This may be as a result of poor parental inolvment and poor academic resilience. Given this problem, this study examined parental involvement and academic resilience as predictors of academic...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical life-saving skill that can significantly increase survival rates during cardiac emergencies. Despite its importance, lack of widespread CPR knowledge and training remains a significant challenge, particularly in low-resource settings like Nigeria. CPR education is inadequately integrated into second...

We examined the association between regular teachers' distress tolerance (tolerance of frustration, ambiguity and discomfort) and their willingness to include children with special educational needs (SENs) in their classes, as well as the mediating function of teacher job satisfaction. We sampled 502 teachers in Anambra State, Nigeria. Our findings...

We examined the association between regular teachers' distress tolerance (tolerance of frustration, ambiguity and discomfort) and their willingness to include children with special educational needs (SENs) in their classes, as well as the mediating function of teacher job satisfaction. We sampled 502 teachers in Anambra State, Nigeria. Our findings...

Researchers have recognized the need for updates of test anxiety scales for more measurement accuracy. However, studies that investigated the measurement invariance of the Test Anxiety Inventory (TAI), and identified the latent profiles remain scare not withstanding its wide usage in Nigeria. This might have an impact on how generalizability and re...

This research advocates for integrating psychoeducation into the secondary school curriculum in low-intensity warfare settings in Nigeria. The focus is on alleviating prevalent mental health issues among adolescents exposed to prolonged conflicts. The theoretical framework explores the adaptability of psychoeducation and proposes a culturally sensi...

The study investigated the impact of Metacognitive Reading Strategies on academic performance of senior secondary school students in Lagos State, Nigeria. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between the metacognitive reading strategies and academic performance among senior secondary school students. A sample of 92 participants...

Aims: This study examined the perception of students and teachers on cyber-bullying and the influence of cyber bullying on students' academic grit. Design: A mixed method research design was adopted for the study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Onitsha South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. The research was...

This study was carried out to ascertain the prevalence, causes and consequences of premarital cohabitation on academic performance of undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The study employed descriptive survey research design. Three research questions guided the study. The population of the study comprised 26,545 full-time Regular unde...

This study investigated the influence of safety school environment on inclusive education for sustainable development. Students and teachers of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education were the main population for the study while the sample for the study comprised only 500 respondents randomly selected from students and teachers from the seven s...

The purpose of the study was to investigate the role which poor government funding of Nigerian university education play in causing incessant ASUU industrial (strike) actions and its consequences on Nigerian undergraduates’ learning outcomes. The study adopted the descriptive research design and three research questions guided the study. The po...

Although academic performance and indecent dressing had been hotlist in literature globally, the academic standard of students in Nigerian universities continues to be a downturn with those of the males being worse hit. Literature revealed a paucity of research on whether indecent dressing pattern of female undergraduates is contributory to this ac...

School Refusal Behaviours (SRBs) is potentially a risk factor for students’ academic and mental wellbeing. Effective management of SRBs demands that the heterogeneity of underlying motives/reasons for refusing school among students are taken into consideration. Yet there is inadequate empirical findings on the SRBs profiles and the SRBs risk and pr...

Following the relaxation of lockdown necessitated by the outbreak of COVID-19, schools reopened and the need to contain the spread in schools became pivotal; making authorities of schools, including Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, set up a response committee which came up with clearly spelled-out control measures for both staff and students....

Abstract The paper investigated the forms of poly-victimization, the consequences and the strategies to curb poly-victimization among public primary schools in the Aba zone of Abia State. Three research questions guided the study. The design of the study was a descriptive survey. The population for the study consisted of all upper Basic pupils in A...

This study assessed the influence of stress and depression on self-esteem of internally displaced adolescents in Daudu camp, Benue state. The study adopted the descriptive survey, one hundred and thirty-three (133) questionnaires out of the one hundred and fifty-two (152) questionnaires returned from the total of one hundred and eighty (180) questi...

Despite the social threats and devastating consequences of indecent dressing on students, female undergraduates in Universities in Anambra State still indulge in it without cognizance of acceptable dressing ethics. In view of the dangers it portends, this study examined body image and self-esteem as culpable factors which predispose undergraduates...

Technology has impacted all human endeavours, both positively and negatively. Unfortunately, the root of human existence – the family is one institution that has come under attack of the negativity of technology, particularly as it threatens the mother-child attachment that lays the foundation for a child’s optimal development. The situation has be...

This study was embarked upon to determine the influence of maternal educational attainment levels on the academic achievements of in-school adolescents in secondary schools in Anambra state, Nigeria. It utilized the ex-post facto research design. Three research questions and four null hypotheses guided the study. The sample size was 900 students (4...

Sexual harassment like any negative job antecedents is one of the workplace vices which organizations attempt to checkmate in order to create conducive atmosphere for employees to thrive. In Nigeria, lack of legislative efforts and enforcement of extant laws have increased vulnerability. This study therefore attempts to evaluate the incidence and t...

The study was conducted to ascertain the influence of social media addiction on time management skills of university students in Uyo Senatorial District. The population of the study comprised all the second year 2018/2019 students in the University of Uyo. This consisted of a total of 5854 students. The simple random sampling technique was used to...

The study investigated the differences in the psychosocial adjustment of adolescents based on the peer group to which they affiliate. Two research questions and two research hypotheses guided the study. It was carried out in Enugu state government owned secondary schools. The participants were selected through multi-stage random sampling technique....

Weapon-related violence has become an issue of global concern. Every country of the world, both high income and low income, is plagued in a very dangerous dimension, making the need to contain it a question of life and death. This study examined the prevalence and differences, and similarities based on gender in weapon carrying/use among ages 14-17...

The study investigated parental expectations and academic achievements of adolescents in Abia and Anambra state in the south east of Nigeria. Two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Multistage sampling technique was used to select the sample of 1,597 (676 male and 921 females) from a population of 3738 (1621 males and 2117 femal...

Over schooling at the pre-primary school is a serious violation of the provision of National policy on Education. It is seen as over burdening, over tasking and over tutoring of the pre-primary school children. Hence, this study was designed to determine the impact of over schooling on the intellectual and emotional development of pre-primary pupil...

Over-schooling poses a threat to the development of the Nigerian child in primary education. Schools most often overburden the pupils with excessive homework, note copying and extra-mural classes. This paper examined the impact of over-schooling on cognitive and psychosocial development of private primary school pupils and its implications for nati...

Over-schooling poses a threat to the development of the Nigerian child in primary education. Schools most often overburden the pupils with excessive homework, note copying and extramural classes. This paper examined the impact of over-schooling on cognitive and psychosocial development of private primary school pupils and its implications for natio...

Over-schooling poses a threat to the development of the Nigerian child in primary education. Schools most often overburden the pupils with excessive homework, note copying and extra-mural classes. This paper examined the impact of over-schooling on cognitive and psychosocial development of private primary school pupils and its implications for nati...

Examination malpractice a reoccurring decimal in Nigerian education system has often been blamed on peer influence and self-esteem which in one or the other play role in shaping the attitude of students. Report released by Exam Ethics Marshal International (2013) that Anambra State ranked 3 rd state in the southeast zone and 13 th state in Nigeria...

Abstract Examination malpractice a reoccurring decimal in Nigerian education system has often been blamed on peer influence and self-esteem which in one or the other play role in shaping the attitude of students. Report released by Exam Ethics Marshal International (2013) that Anambra State ranked 3rd state in the south-east zone and 13th state in...

Abstract Examination malpractice a reoccurring decimal in the Nigerian education system has often been blamed on peer influence and self-esteem which in one or the other play role in shaping the attitude of students. Report released by Exam Ethics Marshal International (2013) that Anambra State ranked 3rd state in the south-east zone and 13th state...

This study investigated the effect of Computer-Supported Instruction (CSI) on the academic performance of In-school adolescents identified with ADHD. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design which utilized the non-randomized control pre-test post-test design. The area of the study was Onitsha North and Onitsha South L.G.A. of Anambra State. Th...

This study determined the influence of maternal educational attainment levels in the psychosocial adjustments of adolescents in secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. It utilized the ex-post facto research design. Three research questions and one null hypothesis guided the study. The sample size was 900 students (450 males and 450 females) se...

The study investigated the impact of Metacognitive Reading Strategies on the academic performance of senior secondary school students in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study aimed to examine the relationship between metacognitive reading strategies and academic performance among senior secondary school students. A sample of 92 participants randomly sele...