Stella Chinweudo Ekwueme
Biographic Data
| ID | 6698938 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Stella Chinweudo Ekwueme |
| GIVEN NAMES | Stella Chinweudo |
| FAMILY NAME | Ekwueme |
| SIGNATURE | EKWUEME S C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nigeria |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Lived experiences of pastoral burnout among rural vs urban churches in Nigeria
This qualitative study explored pastoral burnout among 24 Nigerian pastors, aged 39–60, from diverse denominations across six geopolitical zones. Using purposive sampling and in-depth interviews analysed through Braun and Clarke’s thematic framework, the study identified emotional exhaustion and spiritual dryness as burnout manifestations emerging from stressors such as role overload. Urban pastors reported challenges such as overscheduling, tech…
Health perception, depression and religious coping
This study evaluated religious coping's impact on health perception, behaviors, and depression among African Traditional Religion (ATR) adherents in Southeast Nigeria. Quantitative data were collected using Health Perception Questionnaires, CES-D scale, and Brief RCOPE scale through face-to-face interviews. Multivariate and hierarchical regression analyses were conducted, controlling for demographic factors. Positive religious coping significantl…
Empirical Evaluation of the Role of African Traditional Religion in Promoting Gender-Based Violence in Southeast Nigeria
The tenets and philosophies of the Igbo traditional religion (ATR) form the bedrock of the Igbo traditional and sociocultural belief system whose principles and practices directly and indirectly influence the perceptions and way of life of the Igbo society. These traditional and sociocultural beliefs are practiced in a way that promotes patriarchy, reducing the women to second-class citizens, and often making room for gender-based violence (GBV) …
Mammy Water and Her Women’s Cult during the Nigeria-Biafra War in Oguta
The Nigeria-Biafra war, which lasted from 1967 to 1970, was fought on various fronts and in various tactics. Although the war was about the independence of the Republic of Biafra from Nigeria, for Oguta people of Southeastern Nigeria, it was a challenge to their goddess, Mammy Water and the people’s faith in her to protect their lives and properties. This paper, thus, studies the involvement of Mammy Water and her women cult during the Nigeria-Bi…
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Mammy Water and Her Women’s Cult during the Nigeria-Biafra War in Oguta
The Nigeria-Biafra war, which lasted from 1967 to 1970, was fought on various fronts and in various tactics. Although the war was about the independence of the Republic of Biafra from Nigeria, for Oguta people of Southeastern Nigeria, it was a challenge to their goddess, Mammy Water and the people’s faith in her to protect their lives and properties. This paper, thus, studies the involvement of Mammy Water and her women cult during the Nigeria-Bi…
Empirical Evaluation of the Role of African Traditional Religion in Promoting Gender-Based Violence in Southeast Nigeria
The tenets and philosophies of the Igbo traditional religion (ATR) form the bedrock of the Igbo traditional and sociocultural belief system whose principles and practices directly and indirectly influence the perceptions and way of life of the Igbo society. These traditional and sociocultural beliefs are practiced in a way that promotes patriarchy, reducing the women to second-class citizens, and often making room for gender-based violence (GBV) …
Lived experiences of pastoral burnout among rural vs urban churches in Nigeria
This qualitative study explored pastoral burnout among 24 Nigerian pastors, aged 39–60, from diverse denominations across six geopolitical zones. Using purposive sampling and in-depth interviews analysed through Braun and Clarke’s thematic framework, the study identified emotional exhaustion and spiritual dryness as burnout manifestations emerging from stressors such as role overload. Urban pastors reported challenges such as overscheduling, tech…
Health perception, depression and religious coping
This study evaluated religious coping's impact on health perception, behaviors, and depression among African Traditional Religion (ATR) adherents in Southeast Nigeria. Quantitative data were collected using Health Perception Questionnaires, CES-D scale, and Brief RCOPE scale through face-to-face interviews. Multivariate and hierarchical regression analyses were conducted, controlling for demographic factors. Positive religious coping significantl…
Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (3 works) · Political science (2 works) · Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria (2 works) · Religion, Society, and Development (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Alcohol intake (1 work) · Ancient history (1 work) · clergy mental health (1 work) · Contemporary Christian Leadership and Education (1 work) · coping strategies (1 work)