Journal of Psychology and Allied Disciplines

Effects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Impulsivity on Depression and Anxiety in Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Abakaliki, Nigeria

Ebubechukwu L. AMAH, Chiedozie O. OKAFOR, Izuchukwu L.G. NDUKAIHE — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study examined the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and impulsivity on depression and anxiety among women living with HIV/AIDS in Abakaliki, Nigeria. Fifty female participants, aged 18 to 53, diagnosed with HIV, were selected using purposive sampling. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design in which the treatment group received CBT intervention while the control group received routine standard care. Three standardised instruments were used for data collection: Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI)-II, Beck's Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and the Barratt's Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11), 50 participants were assigned equally, with 25 assigned to each of the intervention group and comparison group. Multivariate Analysis of Variance results indicated that Wilks’ Λ = .01, F (2, 45) = 0.72, p< .025, partial η^² = .01. To minimise the risk of a Type 1 error, the Bonferroni post hoc correction was applied by dividing the original alpha level of 0.05 by 2 (number of dependent variables), resulting in an adjusted alpha of 0.025. Thus, impulsivity did not have a significant effect on levels of depression and anxiety in this study. Findings revealed that impulsivity did not significantly influence depression and anxiety among the participants. However, cognitive behavioural therapy had a significant effect in alleviating depressive and anxiety symptoms among women living with HIV/AIDS. The interaction effect between CBT and Impulsivity was not significant. It is recommended that CBT-based interventions be integrated into routine psychological and medical care for people living with HIV/AIDS to enhance their psychological well-being.

Financial Stress and Relative Income Perception among Female Undergraduate Students in South-East Nigeria

Anuli R. OGBUAGU, Cynthia C. OHALETE, Precious I. OHALETE, Chinweuba B. OGUCHI — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the relationship between financial stress, relative income perception, coping strategies, and academic achievement among female undergraduate students in Southeast Nigeria, using data from 362 students across five universities. Key variables were analyzed using Ordered Logistic Regression (OLR) and descriptive statistics. The results show that students with access to financial support, such as loans, have higher odds (odds ratio = 1.772) of better academic performance, while financial constraints, especially those limiting participation in academic activities, reduce performance (odds ratio = 0.399). Relative income perception influences outcomes indirectly: direct income comparison is not significant, but emotional responses to financial conditions are critical. Students who are not emotionally distressed perform better, whereas disengagement from social and consumption trends is associated with lower performance. Coping strategies play a moderating role, with social support from friends and family being the most common; 71.8% of students report improved academic performance after adopting coping strategies, although effectiveness varies. The study concludes that financial stress affects academic performance through structural, psychological, and behavioral pathways, and recommends expanding financial aid, strengthening financial literacy and counseling, and improving access to academic opportunities.

Executive Functioning Skills and Academic Self-Efficacy as Predictors of Life Satisfaction among Undergraduate Business Owners in Osun State

Aderonke A. AKINTOLA — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

As economic challenges persist and youth unemployment rises, many undergraduates are becoming entrepreneurs, and questions about how their cognitive and motivational abilities affect their overall well-being are of interest. The aim of the research was to examine whether executive function skills and academic self-efficacy are independent and concomitant predictors of life satisfaction in this special group of people. The research used a cross-sectional design. Two universities from Osun State, one private and the other public, were selected through convenience sampling due to accessibility. Within these institutions, respondents were recruited using purposive sampling based on the criterion of owning a business. A total of 385 respondents, 131 males (36 %) and 254 females (64 %), participated in the study. Participants responded to standardised instruments measuring life satisfaction, academic self-efficacy, and executive functioning skills. Four hypotheses were generated and tested using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, simple linear regression, and multiple regression analyses on SPSS version 25. Results indicated that both executive functioning skills (β = .30, p < .001) and academic self-efficacy (β = .20, p < .001) significantly predicted life satisfaction, jointly explaining 11% of the variance, F (2, 382) = 24.42, p < .001. The research establishes that cognitive regulation and self-belief are valuable psychological resources to student entrepreneurs in balancing their academic and entrepreneurial needs. It suggests specific measures to enhance executive functioning and academic self-efficacy in undergraduates to promote their general well-being and academic performance.

Narratives of Identity Negotiation among Intercultural Couples

Eze O. EZE, Prince B. IGWE, Leonard C. MMAJU, Joseph O. BEBIA — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The study explored the lived experiences of intercultural couples through a narrative qualitative approach within the field of cross-cultural psychology. Drawing on acculturation theory, identity negotiation theory, and narrative identity perspectives, the research examined how couples construct meaning, negotiate cultural differences, and navigate psychological adjustment. In-depth narrative interviews revealed four interrelated themes: cultural conflict and negotiation, resilience through shared storytelling, construction of hybrid identities, and adaptation within broader social contexts. Findings indicate that intercultural adjustment is not a linear process but an ongoing narrative of identity reconstruction and relational adaptation. The study contributes to cross-cultural psychology by highlighting the storied nature of acculturation, the relational dynamics of identity negotiation, and the role of meaning-making in fostering resilience. Practical implications for marriage counsellors, educators, and policymakers are discussed, emphasising culturally sensitive interventions and inclusive policies that support intercultural couples. Directions for future research include longitudinal narrative studies, gendered analyses, and mixed-methods approaches to further enrich the understanding of intercultural psychological adjustment.

Organizational-Based Self-Esteem and Intention to Quit

Stephen E. ILOKE, Charity N. ONYISHI, Fabian O. UGWU — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Employee intention to quit remains a major concern for employee assistance professionals. There is a dearth of empirical evidence on the moderating effect of work–family conflict (WFC) on the relationship between organizational-based self-esteem (OBSE) and intention to quit (IQ) among employees in the financial service sector. A sample of 516 employees, comprising 123 males (23.84%) and 393 females (76.15%) was randomly selected for the study. Validated measures of IQ, WFC, and OBSE were utilized. Results showed that OBSE (r = −.09, p < .05) and WFC (r = −.14, p < .01) significantly correlated with IQ. Moderated regression analysis revealed that the interaction between OBSE and WFC was strongly and inversely related to employees’ IQ (B = −0.77, p < .001). This interaction model accounted for an additional 8% variance in IQ (ΔR² = 0.08), which was statistically significant, F(1, 508) = 44.88, p < .001, indicating that WFC significantly moderated the effect of OBSE on IQ. Overall, the findings suggest that employees’ confidence in their organization reduces their intention to quit only under conditions of low WFC. However, when WFC is high, the likelihood of quitting increases regardless of employees’ valuation of their organization. Based on resource depletion theory, hypotheses 1, 2, and 3 were supported. The implications highlight the importance of understanding how WFC shapes the OBSE–IQ relationship in designing contextually relevant, non-Western work–life balance policies, particularly within the Nigerian context.

Linking Perceived Efficacy of Covid-19 vaccine, Risk Perception and Health Safe Behaviour in the Post-Covid-19 Era

Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Covid-19 came with an unpredictable surge with severe effects on human-beings across the globe, causing both physical, social, economic, and psychological damage. Although safety protocols and restrictions on Covid-19 have been lifted, safety behaviour may be sustained. Using a cross-sectional design, this study examined the effect of perceived efficacy of Covid-19 vaccine, perceived risk likelihood and severity of Covid-19 on health safe behaviour and the mediating role of perceived risk severity and probability on the link between perceived efficacy of Covid-19 vaccine and health safety behaviour in the current post Covid-19 Era. Three hundred and ten teaching and non-teaching university staff members (152 males and 158 females with a mean age of 32.39) randomly sampled from 2 states in the south-east Nigeria, responded to scales measuring perceived efficacy of covid-19 vaccine, perceived risk probability and severity of Covid-19 and health safe behaviour. The results of the study show that higher perception of the efficacy of Covid-19 Vaccine encouraged health safe behaviour. Also Covid-19 perceived risk probability and severity were positively related to health safety behaviour. Implications of the study were discussed accordingly and basically, it was established that improved awareness on the probability and severity of contracting a disease can help improve safety behavior.

Shall I Stay or Shall I Go?

Stephen S. Anshir, Priscilla M. Gondoaluor, Polycarp N. Kyaave — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Reports of employees of humanitarian organizations seeking alternative employment have raised concerns about turnover intention in the sector. This study examined the influence of pay satisfaction and workplace environment on turnover intention among employees of humanitarian organizations in Maiduguri, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, and 132 employees were randomly selected from four humanitarian organizations. The participants consisted of 96 (72.7%) males and 36 (27.3%) females aged between 20 and 50 years. Data were collected using the Pay Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ), the Working Environment Scale (WES), and the Turnover Intention Scale (TIS). Data were analyzed using Standard Multiple Regression analysis. The results indicated that pay satisfaction significantly predicted turnover intention among employees (β =.144, t= 1.66, P<.001). Workplace environment also showed a significant positive influence on turnover intention(β=.362, t = 4.42, P<.001). Furthermore, the joint contribution of pay satisfaction and workplace environment significantly predicted turnover intention among employees of humanitarian organizations[R2=.528, F (3,128) = 47.736, P<.05]. Based on these findings, it is recommended that humanitarian organizations implement policies that improve employees’ pay satisfaction and workplace conditions in order to reduce turnover intention and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Relationship between Academic Stress and Mental Health

Mercy Orji Chima, Charity N. Onyishi, Fabian O. Ugwu — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study examined the moderating influence of emotional regulation and perceived social support in the relationship between academic stress and mental health among undergraduate students using cross-sectional data from two hundred and four (204) students. Their ages ranged between 18-25 (Mean = 21.56; SD = 2.32). The results of the moderated regression analysis using PROCESS Macro revealed a significant negative correlation between academic stress and mental health. Emotional regulation was also found to be a significant moderator between academic stress and mental health, and there was no statistically significant moderation influence of perceived social support in the relationship between academic stress and mental health among undergraduates. The study implied that academic stress negatively affects mental health, but this relationship can be significantly weakened if students have strong emotional regulation skills. This points to the importance of holistic student development, combining personal coping strategies with supportive environments.