Dr. Elijah Macharia Ndung'u

Position: Lecturer, PhD

Department: Counselling Psychology

Specialisation: Psychology, Social Development

Email: emacharia@cuea.edu

I hold a PhD degree in Psychology from Alpen Adria University-Klagenfurt, Austria, Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from United States International University-Africa (USIU-A) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from University of Nairobi.

I have more than 10 years of diverse experience in Education, Counseling, Training industry, leading administrative and research activities. I have worked in various learning institutions and organizations, holding various positions, currently working as a Lecturer - Department of Counseling Psychology at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

Research interests: Psycho-social, Trauma and Social Development Research

Education: PhD in Psychology, Alpen Adria University-Klagenfurt, Austria; Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, United States International University-Africa (USIU-A); Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, University of Nairobi

R.M., C., E.M., N., & S., A. (2024). Effectiveness of Antenatal Support Programs and Perceived Psychological Well-Being of Expectant Mothers in Selected Hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews.

Chatata, R.M., Ndung'u, E.M., & Asatsa, S. (2024). Effectiveness of Antenatal Support Programs and Perceived Psychological Well-Being of Expectant Mothers in Selected Hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 5(3), 4073-4078.

Chilongo, J., Ndung'u, E.M., & Ugwoegbu, E. (2023). The Impact of Domestic Gender Based Violence on the Psychological Well-Being of Men in Luwingu Township, Northern Province – Zambia. The International Journal of Social and Development Concerns (IJSDC), 16(9), 138-156.

Githaiga P.M., Ndung'u, E.M., & Mwikali, F. (2023). Local Women Groups Preventative Initiatives in Addressing Female Genital Mutilation Practices: A Case for Kajiado South-Sub County, Kenya. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies, 5(1), 73-87. DOI: 10.53819/81018102t2204.

Ndehi, V., Ndung’u, E., & Nyagah, V. (2023). Prevalence of Antisocial Behavior among Secondary School Students in Nairobi City County. International Journal of Psychology, 8(3), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.47604/ijp.2056

P.M., G., E.M., N., & F., M. (2023). Local Women Groups Preventative Initiatives in Addressing Female Genital Mutilation Practices. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies.

J., C., E.M., N., & E., U. (2023). The Impact of Domestic Gender Based Violence on the Psychological Well-Being of Men. The International Journal of Social and Development Concerns.

Mutuku, V., K., Shanyisa, W., Macharia, E. & Njeri, S., N. (2023). Father’s Involvement in the Mitigation of Child Sexual Abuse, in Mvita sub-county, Mombasa County. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies, 5(1), 21-35. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t3068

Ndehi, V., Ndung’u, E., & Nyagah, V. (2023). Family Stressors Experienced by Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Nairobi City County. International Journal of Psychology,8(2),45– 60. https://doi.org/10.47604/ijp.2053

Nkoma. C, Ndungú. E. M., & Ntarangwe. M. (2022). Mobile Phones Dependency and Psychological Wellbeing of Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Nairobi County Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) 6(7), 216-225. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2022.6716

Madu, P. A., Ndung’u E. M. & Egunjobi, J. P. (2022). Career choice and psychological well-being of undergraduate students of Universities in Langata Sub-County Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of Research Innovation and Implications, 6(1), 157 – 165.

Dogmo,.S.M., Ndung’u, E.M. &Atimango,. M. (2022). The Prevalence of Kidnapping for Ransom in Karenbana Parish, Kontagora Diocese, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) 6(5)854-858. https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-6-issue-5/854- 858.pdf

Njiku,. D.B. , Ndung’u, E. M. & Shanyisa, W. (2022). Self-Esteem and Career Choice Among Undergraduate Students of Mkwawa University College of Education in Iringa, Tanzania. Global Scientific Journals. 10(8), 73-87. http://www.globalscientificjournal.com/journal_volume10_issue8_August_2022_editio n.html

Chepsergon, J. Ndung’u, E. M. & Muasa, P.W. (2022). The Psychosocial Effects of Early Pregnancies among Teenagers in Kitui Nzambani Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Arts and Social Science 5(10), 134-143. https://www.ijassjournal.com/e1x32.html

Njuguna,.V.N., Okpalaenwe.E.N. & Ndung’u E.M.(2022). Experience of Single Motherhood in Interpersonal Growth: A Case of Umoja Embakasi West Sub-County 8 Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS),6(7),17-25 https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/DigitalLibrary/volume-6-issue-7/17-25.pdf

Mbugua, A.W., Ngari, S.M., & Ndung'u, E.M. (2022). Perceptions towards Ability to Use Assistive Technology Among Learners with Visual Impairments: Michael Diamond's Model Approach. East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 5(1), 103-116. DOI: 10.37284/eajass.5.1.616.

Mwongela, G.N., Ndung'u, E.M., & Ntarangwe, M. (2022). Multicultural Awareness among the Consecrated Religious Women within Regina Caeli Parish Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 6(8), 108-115. View Publication

Njiku. D.B., Ndung’u, E. M. & Shanyisa, W. (2022). Self-Efficacy and Career Choice among Undergraduate Students of Ruaha Catholic University in Iringa, Tanzania. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). 6(8), 506- 514. DOI:https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2022.6823

Wambua, P.M., Sahanya, G.S., & Ndung’u, E. M. (2021). Demographic Differences in Organizational Commitment among Catholic Religious Men and Women Working in Rural Areas: A Case of Lodwar Diocese in Turkana County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science,5(7),529-536

Ntarangwe, M., Asatsa, S., Ndung’u, E.M. (2021). Predictors of Emotional Intelligence among Academic Staff in Selected Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science,5(8),143-154

Ntarangwe, M., Asatsa, S., Ndung’u, E.M. (2021). Correlates of Career Adaptability among Academic Staff in Selected Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science,5(8),155-165

Usunobun, H.A., Asatsa, S. & Macharia, E. (2021). Influence of posttraumatic growth on posttraumatic stress disorder among refugees in Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of Research Innovation and Implication in Education, 5(3), 26 - 37.

Kamomoe, P. K., Ngari, S. M., Gichure, P., Ndung’u, E. M., Esiu, E. M. (2021). The effect of emotional intelligence on marital quality in Kenya: A case of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 2(2), 394-411

Kamomoe, P. K., Ngari, S. M., Gichure, P., Ndung’u, E. M., Esiu, E. M. (2021). The effect of forgiveness on marital quality in Kenya: A case of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 2(2), 412-429

Ndung'u, E.M. (2021). Trauma of Poverty and its Psychological Impact: A Case of Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 5(9), 906-915.

Ndwigah, H. K., Asatsa, S. & Ndung’u, E.M. (2021). Quality of Care and Psychological Wellbeing of Differently Abled Children in Embu County Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 5(8),761–766

Kiteme, J.N., Ndung’u, E.M., & Muriithi, J.K. (2021). Perception of Public Secondary School Students towards Parenting Styles of their Parents: A case of Mwingi Central Sub-County, Kitui County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 5(9), 370 – 377.

Mbugua, A. W., Ngari, S. M. & Ndung’u, E. M. (2021). Educational instruction: A psychological perspective for basic education learners with visual impairments. Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in education, 5(4), 248 – 259. 9

Amowe, E.O., Ndung'u, E.M., & Egunjobi, J.P. (2021). Trauma Coping Strategies for the Catholic Religious Men and Women Survivors of Kidnapping in the Southern Ecclesiastical Provinces of Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 5(11), 651-657. DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2021.51136.

Wambua, P.M., Sahanya, G.S., & Ndung’u, E. M. (2021). Prevalence of Burnout among Catholic Religious Men and Women Working in Rural Areas: A Case of Lodwar Diocese in Turkana County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 5(7),517-528

Ndung’u, E. M. (2019). The Role of Mobile Phones in Social Work Service Delivery: A Kenyan Perspective. In Twikirize, J.M. & Spitzer, H. (Eds.). Social Work Practice in Africa Indigenous and Innovative Approaches. Indigenous and Innovative Approaches. Kampala. Fountain Publishers. pp.229-24310

Ndung’u, E. M. (2015). The Role of Social Workers in Addressing Trauma of Poverty: A Kenyan Perspective. (Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation), Austria, Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt

Mabeyo, Z.M, Ndung’u., E.M, & Riedl, S. (2014). The Role of Social Work in Poverty Reduction and The realization of Millennium Development Goals in Tanzania. Kampala. Fountain Publishers