Emmanuel Etim Uye

This study aims to deeply explore the role of the principal in improving teacher performance by emphasising three main approaches: managerial, supervisory, and motivational. This study employed a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with five teachers with more than ten years of work experience. Data were then verified through classroom observations and school document analysis to ensure the validity of the information. Data analysis was conducted using thematic techniques to identify patterns of the principal's role in daily practice. The results indicate that the principal strategically builds a conducive work environment, provides clear direction through academic supervision, and encourages teacher motivation with rewards and professional development opportunities. Collaboration between the principal and teachers has been shown to increase the effectiveness of the learning process and help schools achieve educational quality targets. This study concludes that effective principal leadership is a determining factor in successful teacher performance in remote areas. The implications of this study emphasise the importance of principal leadership competency development programs and provide input for formulating educational policies in areas with similar characteristics.

Civil servants are increasingly exposed to high levels of stress, bureaucratic pressure, and work-related challenges that test their capacity to adapt and thrive. Studies linking personality traits and work-life balance among civil servants are lacking. Therefore, this study examines the predictive role of personality traits and work-life balance on resilience among civic servants in Ido Local Government Area (LGA) in Oyo State, Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey design was adopted while purposive sampling technique was used to select the study population. Convenience sampling technique was used to collect data from 242 participants using validated questionnaires and analysed using multiple regression to test two hypotheses that were accepted at p < .05 level of significance. The results revealed that personality traits and work-life balance jointly predicted resilience among study participants R2= .44, F (4, 239) = 24.17, p < .05. This suggests that all the predictor variables accounted for 44% of variance in resilience. Further analysis shows that openness to experience (β = .20, p < .05), extroversion (β = .25, p < .05) and work-life balance (β = -.83, p <.05) independently predicted resilience among study participants. However, conscientiousness (β = -.06, p > .05), agreeableness (β = -.01, p > .05) and neuroticism (β = .11, p >.05) did not independently predict resilience among study participants. The study concludes that personality traits and work-life balance are statistically significant predictors of resilience among civil servants in Ido LGA. The study recommends that personality traits screening for new employment and flexible workforce should be implemented to enhance resilience among civil servants.

This study explores the role of school principals in creating a work environment that supports the psychological well-being of school members. However, it is often overlooked in leadership practices. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with principals, vice principals, teachers, and education staff. Thematic analysis revealed that transformational leadership practices—exemplary behaviour, spirituality-based motivation, openness to innovative ideas, and personal attention—contribute significantly to a harmonious and supportive work environment. Principals also facilitated career development, provided emotional support, and ensured adequate facilities, thereby strengthening psychological well-being, including positive interpersonal relationships, autonomy, personal growth, and a clear sense of life purpose. The findings highlight that integrating transformational leadership with spiritual values not only fosters a favourable school climate but also contributes to long-term teacher commitment and educational quality. This study contributes to the literature by demonstrating how leadership practices concretely influence psychosocial dynamics within schools, filling the gap in previous studies that often emphasise only stress and burnout perspectives.

Nomophobia, anxiety and depression are related psychopathologies that affect individuals’ mental health especially among youths. Studies linking these psychopathologies together are lacking especially in developing countries such as Nigeria. Therefore, this study examines the prevalence and correlates of nomophobia, anxiety and depression among undergraduates of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The study adopts correlational cross-sectional survey design and use purposive sampling technique to select the study population. Data were collected from 400 participants using validated scales and analyzed with descriptive and correlation statistics. Three research questions and three hypotheses tested were accepted at p =.001 level of significance. The result revealed 100% prevalence of nomophobia, 56% of anxiety and 29% of depression among study participants. In addition, the results indicated that nomophobia correlated with anxiety while anxiety correlated with depression. However, nomophobia did not correlate with depression. The study novelty comes as the first exploring prevalence and correlation of nomophobia, anxiety and depression among study population. The study recommended that parents and university management should create awareness on the adverse effects of smartphones in order to reduce nomophobia, anxiety and depression among undergraduates

Sexual harassment has become a pervasive problem in many tertiary institutions worldwide which affects psychological, physical and academic well-being among undergraduates. This study investigated gender differences and self-esteem as predictors of perceived sexual harassment among undergraduates in Rivers State, Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey design was adopted while purposive sampling technique was used to select three tertiary institutions in the State. Data were collected from 250 participants using validated questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regressions analysis and independent samples t-test. Two hypotheses were tested and accepted at p <.05 level of significance. The result revealed that gender differences and self-esteem jointly predicted perceived sexual harassment among study participants R2 = .274, F(2,248) = 46.633, p <.05. In addition, gender differences (β = .349, p <.05) and self-esteem (β = -.348, p <.05) independently predicted perceived sexual harassment among study participants. Finally, the result confirmed gender differences and perceived sexual harassment [t(247) =17.981, p <.05] such that female undergraduates reported higher perceived sexual harassment (M =38.83, SD=1.29) than their male counterparts (M = 30.94, SD= 4.94). The novelty of this finding is that it is the first time sexual harassment is investigated among undergraduates in these three tertiary institutions in Rivers State. The study recommended that university authority should be proactive in designing and implementing policy that will reduce sexual harassment in their institutions.

Turnover intention has remained an emerging issue in university system every year in Nigeria. As the university system continue to experience increasing number of staff turnover, investigating some of the predictors of turnover intention become imperative. Therefore, this study examines the predictive ability of work group functioning and occupational stress on turnover among academic and non-academic staff in a Nigerian university. Cross-sectional design was utilized while purposive sampling technique was used to select the study population. Social Exchange Theory anchored the study. Data were collected from 250 academic and non-academic staff of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo using validated scales. Data collected were analysed using hierarchical multiple regression to test hypothesis that was accepted at p < .001 level of significance. The result indicated that work group functioning and occupational stress were statistically significant predictors of turnover intention among study participants. In addition, work group functioning and occupational stress were statistically significant independently predictors of turnover intention among study participants. The study concludes that work group functioning and occupational stress are marginally contributed to turnover intention among study participants. The study recommends that the Nigerian university HR strategies should include putting in place an enabling work environment that reduces stress and turnover intention.

Young adults especially females have become obsessed with social media leading to a form of social media addiction. Studies have used different predictors to investigate social media addiction with varied results. This study examines the influence of self-esteem and age on social media addiction among female undergraduates in Abuja, Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey design was adopted while purposive sampling technique was utilized to select two private universities. Data were conveniently collected from 197 female undergraduates using validated scales and analysed using independent sample t-test to test two hypotheses which were accepted at p <.05 level of significance. The results indicate that self-esteem significantly influenced social media addiction [t(194) = 2.21, p <.05] such that undergraduates who reported high level of self-esteem reported higher level of social media addiction (M = 84.33, SD = 24.86) compared to undergraduates who reported low self-esteem (M = 79.24, SD = 13.97). However, age did not statistically influence social media addiction among study participants t (194) = .02, p > .05. The novelty of this study is that it is the first time self-esteem and age on social media addiction is investigated among the study population. The study recommends that parents, mental health professionals and other stakeholders should create awareness on the adverse effects of social media addiction on the overall psychological well-being among the study population and beyond.

Violence behavior among inmates in correctional facilities is a significant problem in many countries around the world. Studies linking perceived correctional environment and aggression on violent behavior among inmates tend to be lacking. Therefore, this study examines the predictive role of perceived correctional environment and aggression on violent behavior among inmates in correctional facilities in Rivers State, Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey design was adopted while purposive sampling technique was used to select one correctional facility in Rivers State. A convenience sampling method was used to collect data from 223 inmates using validated questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regression statistics to test one hypothesis which was accepted at p

Academic engagement determines both the academic achievement and overall well-being of students. Studies linking personality traits and the practice of mindfulness among students are lacking among researchers in Nigeria. Therefore, this study examined the predictive role of personality traits and mindfulness on the academic performance among secondary school students in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design and utilized a purposive sampling technique to choose a public and a private secondary school for the study. The convenient sampling method was used to collect data from 355 participants using validated scales and analyzed with hierarchical multiple regression and tested one hypothesis, which was accepted at the p < 0.01 level of significance. The result revealed that personality traits and mindfulness jointly predicted academic engagement among study participants [R² = .200, F(2, 253) = 2.418, p < .01]. Furthermore, personality traits (ß = .34, p < .01, R² = .12) and mindfulness (ß = .27, p < .01, R² = .07) independently predicted academic engagement among study participants. The novelty of this study is that it is the first time mindfulness and personality traits are being explored on academic engagement among students in this population. The study recommended that policymakers should incorporate the technique of mindfulness into the school curriculum to improve learners' self-awareness and academic engagement.

This research aims at investigating the predictive ability of social media use, religiosity and social support on mental health among undergraduate samples in Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey design was adopted while purposive sampling technique was used to select the study population. Data were collected from 401 undergraduates using validated questionnaires and analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression to test one hypothesis which was accepted at p <.001 level of significance. The result revealed that social media use, religiosity and social support jointly predicted mental health among study participants [R2 = .31, F (3, 398) = 28.952, p <.001). Furthermore the result showed that social media use (β =.193, p <.001) and religiosity (β = .45, p <.001) independently predicted mental health among study participants. The study concluded that social media use, religiosity and social support are strong predictors of mental health among undergraduate samples. It is recommended that the university authority should sensitize the students on the proper use of social media while the parents and other stakeholders should provide social support to the students to reduce any negative effects on their mental health.