Okoli Paul Chubuike
Biography
Rev. Fr. Dr. Paul Chubuike Okoli is an experienced academic and clinical psychologist with extensive qualifications and contributions in the field of psychology and education. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and has published several books, journal articles, and conference papers, focusing on mental health, stress, and personal development. His professional journey includes serving in various leadership roles, including Rector at Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy Congregation, Principal at Holy Family Secondary School, and Chief Clinical Psychologist at ESUT Teaching Hospital. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at both ESUT and the State University of Allied Medical Sciences (SUMAS), with active involvement in research and academic journals. His dedication to the advancement of psychology is evident in his TETFUND research projects and numerous scholarly publications
Research Interest
Abstract
Perceived parenting styles as predictors of substance use among substance abusers.
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Parenting styles has over the period has been recognized as significant factors affecting behavioural outcomes including substance use. The study investigated perceived parenting styles as predictors of substance use among substance abusers. Thirty-two (32) substance abusers with a mean age of 31.7500 and S. D 7.79992 were drawn as participants from the asylum unit of Enugu State Correctional Centre with the aid of availability sampling techniques. Skinner (1982) Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) and Baumrid (1971) Parental Care Scale were used for data collection, a correlational design was adopted, and multiple hierarchical linear regression using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 25 software was used for data analysis. Findings revealed that authoritarian St?= .444* and t= 2.417* at p< .05 dimension of perceived parenting style positively predict substance use among substance abusers, while permissiveness St?= .102 and t= .567, authoritative St?= -.161 and -.885 at p< .05 dimensions of parenting styles did not predict substance use among substance abusers. The study highlights the importance of addressing familial dynamics and parenting interventions in substance abuse prevention and treatment programs. The implication of this study are multifaceted ranging from clinical practice, prevention strategies and future research. It is recommended that therapists assist individuals dealing with substance abuse from the parenting angle.
Keywords: Parenting styles, substance use, substance abusers
