Dr. John Bosco Chika Chukwuorji
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Dr. John Bosco Chika Chukwuorji

Lecturer II
Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Psychology from University of Nigeria, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Clinical Psychology
62%
Human Structure
90%
Human Anatomy
75%
Stress Analysis
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
11
Articles
85
Abstracts
3

Selected Publications

  1. Chinweuba, D.C., C.M. Ifeagwazi, A.U. Chinweuba and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2023. Does self-concealment and self-compassion differentially influence substance use for male versus female adolescents? J. Subst. Use, 28: 117-122.
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  2. Onyekachi, B.N., F.O. Egboluche and J.B.C. Chukwuorji, 2022. Parenting style, social interaction anxiety, and problematic internet use among students. J. Psychol. Afr., 32: 79-85.
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  3. Odinka, J.I., M. Nwoke, J.B.C. Chukwuorji, P. Mefoh and M.S. Ezeme et al., 2022. Mindful awareness as a predictor of postpartum depression and anxiety among Igbo nursing mothers in Enugu, South-East Nigeria. Mental Health Religion Cult., 25: 578-591.
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  4. Nwufo, J.I., O.O. Ike, M.B. Nwoke, J. Eze, J.B.C. Chukwuorji and G.C. Kanu, 2022. Social anxiety and internet addiction among adolescent students in a sub-Saharan African country: Does family functioning make a difference? South Afr. J. Psychol., https://doi.org/10.1177/00812463221140224.
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  5. Kokou-Kpolou, C.K., S.K. Iorfa, S. Park, D.C. Chinweuba, J.M. Cenat, J.B.C. Chukwuorji, 2022. The center for epidemiologic studies depression scale-revised (CESD-20-R): Factorial validity and gender invariance among Nigerian young adults. Curr. Psychol., 41: 7888-7897.
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  6. Kokou-Kpolou, C.K., S. Park, Q. Bet, S.K. Iorfa, D.C. Chinweuba and J.B.C. Chukwuorji, 2022. Towards a more comprehensive understanding of depressive symptoms among young adults using Gaussian graphical and directed acyclic graph models. Curr. Psychol., 10.1007/s12144-022-04192-7.
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  7. Iorfa, S.K., A.B. Onyishi, E.U. Anozie, J.B.C. Chukwuorji and C.M. Ifeagwazi, 2022. Sexual violence and child poverty: Lived experiences of child sexual violence survivors in Nigeria. J. Social Serv. Res., 48: 134-144.
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  8. Eze, J.E., C.M. Ifeagwazi and J.B.C. Chukwuorji, 2022. Locating event centrality in associations of emotion regulation with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and posttraumatic growth in emerging adults. J. Migr. Health, Vol. 6. 10.1016/j.jmh.2022.100139.
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  9. Chukwuorji, J.B.C. and E.S. Allard, 2022. The age-related positivity effect and emotion regulation: Assessing downstream affective outcomes. Int. J. Aging Hum. Dev., 95: 455-469.
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  10. Abiama, E.E., C.M. Ifeagwazi and J.B.C. Chukwuorji, 2022. Rates of occurrence and influence of trauma exposure on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among survivors of terrorist attacks in Northeast Nigeria. Int. J. Ment. Health Addiction, 20: 2478-2492.
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  11. Ugwu, D.I., M.C.C. Onyedibe and J.B.C. Chukwuorji, 2021. Anxiety sensitivity and psychological distress among hypertensive patients: The mediating role of experiential avoidance. Psychol. Health Med., 26: 701-710.
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  12. Onyedire, N.G., J.B.C. Chukwuorji, T.C. Orjiakor, D.U. Onu, C.I. Aneke and C.M. Ifeagwazi, 2021. Associations of dark triad traits and problem gambling: Moderating role of age among university students. Curr. Psychol., 40: 2083-2094.
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  13. Onu, D.U., C.M. Ifeagwazi and J.B.C. Chukwuorji, 2021. Does posttraumatic growth buffer the association between death anxiety and quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS? J. Clin. Psychol. Med. Settings, 28: 229-238.
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  14. Ogba, K.T.U., I.E. Onyishi and J.B.C. Chukwuorji, 2021. Self-disclosure in intimate relationships: Moderating role of online moral foundations. Curr. Psychol., 40: 4785-4790.
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  15. Nwufo, J.I., T. Nweze, E. Ugwoke, V.O. Odo and J.B.C. Chukwuorji, 2021. Substance abuse and media violence exposure as factors in acceptance of dating violence among in-school adolescents. J. Hum. Behav. Social Environ., 31: 1040-1053.
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  16. Ifeagwazi, C.M., B.M. Obiajulu, J.B.C. Chukwuorji and I.L.G. Ndukaihe, 2021. Emotion dysregulation robustly predicts depressive symptoms above and beyond life events and social support in Sub-Saharan African pregnant women. Women's Reprod. Health, 8: 29-43.
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  17. Eze, J.E., J.B.C. Chukwuorji, P.C. Ettu, E.A. Zacchaeus, S.K. Iorfa and S.K. Nwonyi, 2021. Bullying and suicide ideation: Testing the buffering hypothesis of social support in a Sub-Saharan African sample. J. Child Adol. Trauma, 14: 19-27.
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  18. Eze, J.E., C.F. Uzuegbu and J.B.C. Chukwuorji, 2021. Roles of gender, social anxiety and extraversion in drinking patterns among Nigerian students. Drugs: Educ. Prev. Policy, 28: 200-209.
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  19. Chukwuorji, J.B.C., A. Nweke, S.K. Iorfa, C.J. Lloyd, J.E. Effiong and I.L.G. Ndukaihe, 2021. Distorted cognitions, substance use and suicide ideation among gamblers: A moderated mediation approach. Int. J. Mental Health Addiction, 19: 1398-1409.
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  20. Aliche, C.J., C.M. Ifeagwazi, P.C. Mefoh, J.E. Eze and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2021. Experiential avoidance mediates the relations between mindfulness and PTSD symptoms severity in terrorist attack survivors. Nordic Psychol., 73: 191-207.
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  21. Ifeagwazi, C.M., E.E. Nwokpoku, J.B.C. Chukwuorji, J.E. Eze and E.E. Abiama, 2020. Somatic symptoms among prison inmates: contributions of emotion regulation, dispositional mindfulness, and duration of stay in prison. Int. J. Prisoner Health, 16: 151-164.
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  22. Eze, J.E., J.B.C. Chukwuorji, S. Idoko and C.M. Ifeagwazi, 2020. Does peer pressure and sensation seeking differentially influence substance use for male versus female trauma-exposed youth? J. Subst. Use, 25: 538-544.
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  23. Eze, J.E., C.M. Ifeagwazi and J.B.C. Chukwuorji, 2020. Core beliefs challenge and posttraumatic growth: Mediating role of rumination among internally displaced survivors of terror attacks. J. Happiness Stud., 21: 659-676.
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  24. Chukwuorji, J.B.C., C.N. Uzuegbu, F. Agbo, C.M. Ifeagwazi and G.C. Ebulum, 2020. Different slopes for different folks: Gender moderates the relationship between empathy and narcissism. Curr. Psychol., 39: 1808-1818.
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  25. Chukwuorji, J.B.C., C.N. Uzuegbu, C.V. Chukwu, C.M. Ifeagwazi and C. Ugwu, 2020. Social support serves emotion regulation function in death anxiety among people living with HIV/AIDS. South Afr. J. Psychol., 50: 395-410.
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  26. Chukwuorji, J.B.C. and S.K. Iorfa, 2020. Commentary on the coronavirus pandemic: Nigeria. Psychol. Trauma: Theor. Res. Pract. Policy, 12: S188-S190.
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  27. Aliche, J.C., C.M. Ifeagwazi, J.B.C. Chukwuorji and J.E. Eze, 2020. Roles of religious commitment, emotion regulation and social support in preoperative anxiety. J. Religion Health, 59: 905-919.
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  28. Onyedire, N.G., J.C. Chukwuorji, T.C. Orjiakor, D.U. Onu, C.I. Aneke and C.M. Ifeagwazi, 2019. Associations of Dark Triad traits and problem gambling: Moderating role of age among university students. Curr. Psychol., 10.1007/s12144-018-0093-3.
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  29. Mefoh, P.C., E.N. Ude and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2019. Age and burnout syndrome in nursing professionals: Moderating role of emotion-focused coping. Psychol. Health Med., 24: 101-107.
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  30. Ifeagwazi, C.M., J.C. Chukwuorji, S.O. Egbodo and M.B. Nwoke, 2019. Peer pressure, fear of failure and examination cheating behavior in the university: Does gender make the difference. Cognit. Brain, Behav., 23: 43-62.
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  31. Chukwuorji, J.C., C. Ndata, L.C. Anih, S.K. Nwonyi and I.L.G. Ndukaihe, 2019. Incremental Contributions of Place Attachment above and beyond Locus of Control in Pro-environmental Behaviour. Niger. J. Social Psychol., Vol 2 .
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  32. Chukwuorji, J.B.C., E.A. Ekpedoho, C.M. Ifeagwazi, S.K. Iorfa and S.K. Nwonyi, 2019. Psychometric properties of the meaning in life questionnaire-hausa version among internally displaced persons in Nigeria. Transcult. Psychiatry, 56: 103-122.
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  33. Chukwuorji, J.B.C., C.M. Ifeagwazi and J.E. Eze, 2019. Event centrality influences posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms via core beliefs in internally displaced older adults. Aging Mental Health, 23: 113-121.
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  34. Amazue, L.O., O.T. Ozor, J.B.C. Chukwuorji, C.M. Ifeagwazi, D.U. Onu and N.G. Onyedire, 2019. Mental pain and suicidal ideation in nursing students: The moderating role of emotion regulation. Cognition Brain Behav., 23: 171-191.
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  35. Eze, J.E., C.M. Ifeagwazi and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2019. Core beliefs challenge and posttraumatic growth: Mediating role of rumination among internally displaced survivors of terror attacks. J. Happin. Stud., 10.1007/s10902-019-00105-x.
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  36. Odinka, J.I., M. Nwoke, J.C. Chukwuorji, K. Egbuagu and P. Mefoh et al., 2018. Post-partum depression, anxiety and marital satisfaction: A perspective from Southeastern Nigeria. S. Afr. J. Psychiatry, Vol. 24, No. 1. 10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v24i0.1109.
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  37. Ifeagwazi, C.M., H.E. Egberi and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2018. Emotional reactivity and blood pressure elevations: Anxiety as a mediator. Psychol. Health Med., 23: 585-592.
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  38. Chukwuorji, J.C., E.A. Ekpedoho, C.M. Ifeagwazi, S.K. Iorfa and S.K. Nwonyi, 2018. Psychometric properties of the meaning in life questionnaire-Hausa version among internally displaced persons in Nigeria. Transcult. Psychiatry, (In Press). 10.1177/1363461518794218.
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  39. Chukwuorji, J.C., C.N. Uzuegbu, F. Agbo, C.M. Ifeagwazi and G.C. Ebulum, 2018. Different slopes for different folks: Gender moderates the relationship between empathy and narcissism. Curr. Psychol., (In Press). 10.1007/s12144-018-9881-z.
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  40. Chukwuorji, J.C., C.M. Ifeagwazi, S.K. Nwonyi and I.V. Ujoatuonu, 2018. Sense of community and academic engagement in the seminary. J. Res. Christian Educ., 27: 20-38.
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  41. Chukwuorji, J.C., C.M. Ifeagwazi and J.E. Eze, 2018. Prolonged grief disorder symptoms in bereaved internally displaced Tiv persons in Nigeria: Associations with rumination, rebirth concerns and gender. Mental Health Religion Cult., (In Press). 10.1080/13674676.2018.1505838.
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  42. Aliche, J.C., C.M. Ifeagwazi, J.C. Chukwuorji and J.E. Eze, 2018. Roles of religious commitment, emotion regulation and social support in preoperative anxiety. J. Religion Health, (In Press). 10.1007/s10943-018-0693-0.
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  43. Onyekachi, B.N., M.K. Oodo and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2017. Contributions of self-construal and emotional intelligence in affective and cognitive components of subjective well-being among undergraduate students. Practicum Psychol., 7: 87-108.
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  44. Onyedire, N.G., A.T. Ekoh, J.C. Chukwuorji and C.M. Ifeagwazi, 2017. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms among firefighters: Roles of resilience and locus of control. J. Workplace Behav. Health, 32: 227-248.
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  45. Nwufo, J.I., O.G. Onyishi, S.A. Ubom and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2017. Roles of parenting styles and emotion regulation in test anxiety among secondary school students. Practicum Psychol., 7: 33-51.
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  46. Nwufo, J.I., A.S. Ubom, J. Eze, M.B. Nwoke and J. Chukwuorji, 2017. Countering Extreme Violence in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects of Soft Approach. In: Peace, Inclusive Societies and Psychology, Osinowo, H.E., A. Zamani, H. Obi-Nwosu, O.A. Afolabi and C.E. Nwafor (Eds.). Nigerian Psychological Association, Abuja, Nigeria, pp: 101-112.
  47. Muomah, R.C., C.U. Nwadinigwe, A.C. Ndukuba, P.C. Odinka, J.C. Chukworji and K.U. Amadi, 2017. Psychological distress and its associated socio-demographic factors among amputees in an orthopaedic hospital in South-Eastern Nigeria. Gender Behav., 15: 9607-9617.
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  48. Mefoh, P.C., M.B. Nwoke, J.C. Chukwuorji and A.O. Chijioke, 2017. Effect of cognitive style and gender on adolescents' problem solving ability. Thinking Skills Creativity, 25: 47-52.
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  49. Ifeagwazi, C.M., J.C. Chukwuorji and S.M. Ndu, 2017. Globality Attribution Style, Perceived Partner Responsiveness and Depressive Symptoms among Married Couples: Mediating Role of Relationship Satisfaction. In: Peace, Inclusive Societies and Psychology, Osinowo, H.E., A. Zamani, H. Obi-Nwosu, O.A. Afolabi and C.E. Nwafor (Eds.). Nigerian Psychological Association, Abuja, Nigeria, pp: 135-152.
  50. Ifeagwazi, C.M. and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2017. Self-esteem and age as predictors of mental health among Nigerian civil war veterans and non veterans. Int. J. Commun., 15: 207-222.
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  51. Chukwuorji, J.C., S.K. Iorfa, T.C. Nzeadibe and C.M. Ifeagwazi, 2017. Role of Climate change awareness and pro-environmental behaviour in subjective wellbeing. Niger. J. Social Sci., 13: 39-48.
  52. Chukwuorji, J.C., M.B. Nwoke and M.O. Ebere, 2017. Stressful life events, family support and successful ageing in the Biafran War generation. Aging Mental Health, 21: 95-103.
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  53. Chukwuorji, J.C., L.O. Amazue, C.M. Ifeagwazi and B.E. Chibueze, 2017. Gender and health behaviours of hypertensive patients: Mediating role of control beliefs. Psychol. Health Med., 22: 640-645.
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  54. Chukwuorji, J.C., L.O. Amazue and O.H. Ekeh, 2017. Loneliness and psychological health of orthopaedic patients' caregivers: Does gender make a difference? Psychol. Health Med., 22: 501-506.
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  55. Chukwuorji, J.C., E.A. Ituma and L.E. Ugwu, 2017. Locus of control and academic engagement: Mediating role of religious commitment. Curr. Psychol., 37: 792-802.
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  56. Chukwuorji, J.C., C.M. Ifeagwazi and J.E. Eze, 2017. Role of event centrality and emotion regulation in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among internally displaced persons. Anxiety Stress Coping, 30: 702-715.
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  57. Chukwuorji, J.B.C., C.M. Ifeagwazi and J.E. Eze, 2017. Event centrality influences posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms via core beliefs in internally displaced older adults. Aging Mental Health, (In Press). 10.1080/13607863.2017.1396580.
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  58. Nwoke, M.B., J.C. Chukwuorji and M.O. Ebere, 2016. Number of dependents, community support and mental health in later life: Does gender make a difference? Int. J. Aging Hum. Dev., 83: 63-87.
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  59. Chukwuorji, J.C., J.E. Eze and C.M. Ifeagwazi, 2016. Posttraumatic growth among internally displaced Tiv persons. Niger. J. Social Sci., 12: 16-27.
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  60. Ifeagwazi, C.M., J.C. Chukwuorji and E.A. Zacchaeus, 2015. Alienation and psychological wellbeing: Moderation by resilience. Social Indicators Res., 120: 525-544.
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  61. Ifeagwazi, C.M. and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2015. Influence of social support on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among disabled and non-disabled Biafran war veterans. Int. J. Res. Arts Social Sci., 8: 192-204.
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  62. Chukwuorji, J.C., E.E. Abiama and C.M. Ifeagwazi, 2015. Forensic index and substance abuse among psychiatric patients. IFE PsychologIA, 23: 168-175.
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  63. Chukwuorji, J.C., C.M. Ifeagwazi and S.K. Iorfa, 2015. Mental health emergency of climate change: Consequences and vulnerabilities. Int. J. Commun., 16: 110-131.
  64. Chukwuorji, J.C. and S.K. Nwonyi, 2015. Test anxiety: Contributions of gender, age, parent's occupation and self-esteem among secondary school students in Nigeria. J. Psychol. Afr., 25: 60-64.
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  65. Chukwuorji, J.C. and P.C. Mefoh, 2015. Attitude towards Research in Higher Education: A Review and Directions for Future Research. In: Frontiers in Education: Advances, Issues and New Perspectives, Njoku, M.C.C., C.C. Anieke and P.J. McDevitt (Eds.). ABIC Books, Enugu, Nigeria, pp: 41-64.
  66. Chukwuorji, J.C. and C.M. Ifeagwazi, 2015. 2012 Nigeria flood disaster: A critical evaluation and future research directions. Int. J. Commun., 16: 1-15.
  67. Mefoh, P.C., J.C. Chukwuorji and S.K. Nwonyi, 2014. Effects of levels of processing and disciplinary differences in recall memory. Niger. J. Psychol. Res., 10: 65-70.
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  68. Ifeagwazi, C.M., N.G. Obi, C.E. Udensi and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2014. Influence of perceived injustice, social support and gender on depressive symptoms among orthopaedic patients. Eur. J. Scient. Res., 125: 370-383.
  69. Ifeagwazi, C.M. and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2014. Relationship of religious commitment and post traumatic growth: Moderating role of gender. Niger. J. Psychol. Res., 10: 20-35.
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  70. Chukwuorji, J.C. and S.K. Iorfa, 2014. Disaster Resilience: The Strengths' based Perspective to Climate Change Adaptation and Health. In: Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Tyubee, B.T., M.I. Ocheri and J.O. Mage (Eds.). Nigerian Meteorological Society, Markurdi, Nigeria, pp: 160-167.
  71. Chukwuorji, J.C. and C.K. Ajaero, 2014. Resilience in Igbo rural community adolescents and young adults. J. Soc. Sci., 10: 86-96.
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  72. Ifeagwazi, C.M., J.C. Chukwuorji and O.G. Kalu, 2013. Role of stress reactivity, age and gender on neuroticism among students. Int. J. Res. Arts Social Sci., 5: 521-530.
  73. Ifeagwazi, C.M., J.C. Chukwuorji and O.A. Ugwu, 2013. Depressive symptoms in rural school teachers: Role of stress, gender and age. Int. J. Res. Arts Social Sci., 5: 485-503.
  74. Ifeagwazi, C.M., E.E. Abiama and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2012. The influence of social support and socio-economic status on burden of care. South South J. Cult. Dev., 14: 1-15.
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  75. Ifeagwazi, C.M., E.E. Abiama and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2012. Self-reported mental health status of a sample of Nigeria-Biafran War veterans. Int. J. Res. Arts Social Sci., 4: 257-269.
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  76. Nwoke, M.B. and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2011. Social change and personality development in a Nigerian sample. Int. J. Psychol. Stud., 3: 164-170.
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  77. Ifeagwazi, C.M. and J.C. Chukwuorji, 2011. Mediating effect of self-efficacy on attachment styles and intimacy among students. Int. J. Commun., 13: 122-133.