Chiedu Eseadi

Chiedu Eseadi
Born (1985-04-05) 5 April 1985
Ukwu-Oba, Nigeria
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka
Academic work
InstitutionsUniversity of Johannesburg

Chiedu Eseadi (born 5 April 1985) is a Nigerian-born South African academic and researcher in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His work focuses on career counselling, mental health, and career transitions, particularly for individuals with disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders.[1]

Biography

Chiedu Eseadi was born in Ukwu-Oba, Nigeria. He earned a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Education, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where his doctoral research focused on work-related beliefs and professional well-being.[2]

Eseadi began his academic career at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka[3], teaching and conducting research in guidance and counselling. He later joined the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, where he lectures in educational psychology and supervises postgraduate research students.[4]

Eseadi is a member of the International Society of Managing and Technical Editors, the Planetary Health Alliance, CAREER-LEAD and the Mixed Methods International Research Association.[5] In 2024, he was listed among the AD Scientific Index Top 100 Education Scientists in Africa. He serves on the editorial boards of PLOS ONE, BMC Public Health and Medicine (Baltimore).[6][7] He is the Technical Editor of the African Journal of Neurodiversity[8], and fellow of Salzburg Global as well as Savvy Global programs, focusing on mental health and behavioural research. He has held a Global Excellence & Stature (GES) Research Fellowship at the University of Johannesburg.

Research

Chiedu Eseadi’s research focuses on educational psychology, career development, and evidence-based mental health interventions.[9] His research often utilizes Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in various educational and health contexts[10]. He co-authored a peer-reviewed study in Social Sciences & Humanities Open investigating the use of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to reduce mathematics anxiety among students, finding that ACT significantly lowered anxiety compared to conventional counselling approaches.[11] Earlier work evaluated the effectiveness of rational-emotive behaviour therapy in reducing adverse childhood stress in Nigeria, demonstrating significant improvements in cognitive and behavioural outcomes. Eseadi has also examined career transitioning and policy issues for students with visual impairments, addressing educational and support barriers.[12] His work includes analyses of entrepreneurial intention among students with neurodevelopmental disorders, highlighting factors influencing career development.[13] Eseadi holds a Y-rating from the South African National Research Foundation.[4]

Selected Publications

  • Eseadi, C., Anyanwu, J. I., Ogbuabor, S. E., & Ikechukwu-Ilomuanya, A. B. (2015). Effects of cognitive restructuring intervention program of rational-emotive behavior therapy on adverse childhood stress in Nigeria. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy.[14]
  • Eseadi, C., & Amedu, A. N. (2023). Potential impact of music interventions in managing diabetic conditions. World Journal of Clinical Cases, 11(13), 2916-2924.[15]
  • Eseadi, C., & Diale, B. M. (2023). Examining career transitioning among students with specific learning disabilities. International Journal of Special Education, 38(3), 82-94.[16]
  • Eseadi, C. (2023). Impacts and barriers associated with career transition among students with specific learning disabilities. Journal of Education and Teaching (JET).[17]
  • Eseadi, C. (2023). The Impacts of Religious Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (RREBT) on Mental Health: A Comparative Review. Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal, 6(2).[18]
  • Eseadi, C., & Amedu, A. N. (2024). Depression among breast cancer patients in Nigeria: A scoping review. Archives of Breast Cancer.[19]
  • Eseadi, C., et al. (2023). Significance of fostering the mental health of patients with diabetes through critical time intervention. World Journal of Clinical Cases.[20]

References

  1. ^ "Chiedu Eseadi – University of Johannesburg". University of Johannesburg. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  2. ^ "The Academic Journey and Scholarly Contributions of Chiedu Eseadi". Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  3. ^ Odili, Esther (2025-09-16). "Dr Chiedu Eseadi participates in international faculty exchange at Chandigarh University - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  4. ^ a b "Dr Chiedu Eseadi". University of Johannesburg. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  5. ^ "CAREER-LEAD Members".
  6. ^ "PLOS ONE Editorial Board".
  7. ^ "BMC Public Health Editorial Board".
  8. ^ Neurodiversity, African Journal of. "African Journal of Neurodiversity". journals.uj.ac.za. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  9. ^ Eseadi, Chiedu; Onwuka, Gloria T.; Otu, Mkpoikanke S.; Umoke, Prince C. I.; Onyechi, Kay C. N.; Okere, Anthony U.; Edeh, Nkechinyere C. (2017-12-01). "Effects of Rational Emotive Cognitive Behavioral Coaching on Depression Among Type 2 Diabetic Inpatients". Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. 35 (4): 363–382. doi:10.1007/s10942-017-0266-2. ISSN 1573-6563.
  10. ^ Eseadi, Chiedu (2023-11-19). "The Impacts of Religious Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (RREBT) on Mental Health: A Comparative Review". Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal. 6 (2). doi:10.25217/0020236406900. ISSN 2614-1566.
  11. ^ Nzeadibe, Augustina Chinyere; Egara, Felix Oromena; Eseadi, Chiedu; Madu, Barnabas C.; Mosia, Moeketsi; Chukwuorji, JohnBosco Chika (2025-01-01). "Reducing mathematics anxiety through acceptance and commitment therapy: Evidence from a repeated measures randomised design". Social Sciences & Humanities Open. 12 102190. doi:10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.102190. ISSN 2590-2911.
  12. ^ Eseadi, Chiedu; Ogbuabor, Shulamite E (2023-12-13). "Career Transitioning among Students with Visual Impairments: Educational and Public Policy Perspectives". Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan Dan Konseling. 8 (3): 191–198. doi:10.17977/um001v8i32023p191-198. ISSN 2503-3417.
  13. ^ Eseadi, Chiedu; Phillip, Aaron A.; Obasuyi, Hero U.; Obilezuru, Chimezie F.; Ugwuanyi, Christian S.; Ugwuanyi, Chinedu A. (2023-03-31). "Correlates of Entrepreneurial Intention among Students with Neurodevelopmental Disorders". Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy. 5 (1): 89–99. doi:10.51214/bocp.v5i1.515. ISSN 2656-1050.
  14. ^ Eseadi, Chiedu; Anyanwu, Joy I.; Ogbuabor, Shulamite E.; Ikechukwu-Ilomuanya, Amaka B. (2016-03-01). "Effects of Cognitive Restructuring Intervention Program of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy on Adverse Childhood Stress in Nigeria". Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. 34 (1): 51–72. doi:10.1007/s10942-015-0229-4. ISSN 1573-6563.
  15. ^ Eseadi, Chiedu; Amedu, Amos Nnaemeka (2023-05-06). "Potential impact of music interventions in managing diabetic conditions". World Journal of Clinical Cases. 11 (13): 2916–2924. doi:10.12998/wjcc.v11.i13.2916. ISSN 2307-8960. PMC 10198074. PMID 37215419.
  16. ^ Eseadi, Chiedu; Diale, Boitumelo M. (2023-12-29). "Examining Career Transitioning among Students with Specific Learning Disabilities". International Journal of Special Education. 38 (3): 82–94. doi:10.52291/ijse.2023.38.41. ISSN 1917-7844.
  17. ^ "Impacts and barriers associated with career transition among students with specific learning disabilities". Journal of Education and Teaching (JET). 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  18. ^ Eseadi, Chiedu (2023-11-19). "The Impacts of Religious Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (RREBT) on Mental Health: A Comparative Review". Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal. 6 (2). doi:10.25217/0020236406900. ISSN 2614-1566.
  19. ^ Eseadi, Chiedu; Amedu, Amos Nnaemeka (2024-05-01). "Examining Depression among Breast Cancer Patients in Nigeria: A Scoping Review : Depression among BC patients". Archives of Breast Cancer. 11 (2): 118–125. doi:10.32768/abc.2024112118-125. ISSN 2383-0433.
  20. ^ Eseadi, Chiedu; Amedu, Amos Nnaemeka; Aloh, Henry Egi (2023-12-26). "Significance of fostering the mental health of patients with diabetes through critical time intervention". World Journal of Clinical Cases. 11 (36): 8486–8497. doi:10.12998/wjcc.v11.i36.8486. ISSN 2307-8960. PMC 10768517. PMID 38188207.
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