Obiora Dominica Nkemdirim | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
Igbo traditional culture plays a significant role in shaping the social identities, roles, and lived experiences of Igbo women, with important implications for their mental health and psychological well-being. This study examines the effects of Igbo cultural norms, values, …
Fidelia Amara Duru | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
Inequality between men and women across various sectors of society has become a global concern. The paper, therefore, examined gender inequality in leadership positions among academic staff in selected public universities in the South-East of Nigeria. The paper was guided …
Emmanuella Ngozi Umunnakwe | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
Rapid socioeconomic change, technological acceleration, and shifting lifestyles have intensified global mental health challenges, contributing to rising rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout. Grounded in the World Health Organization’s definition of health as complete physical, mental, and social well-being, …
Ebele Eucahria Okafor | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
Literature is a vital instrument for social transformation and an advocate for women’s rights. Many literary writers address issues of gender inequality and women’s empowerment. They often present women as a strong pillar for their community development. Still, they …
Chinwendu A. Nwizu | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
The vision to build a good and developed society begins at the family. This paper examines the Igbo concept of “Oso Ndu Agwu Ike” - the struggles of life through resilience, which is explored in Akpan Egbuna The African …
Sabbas Asoegwu, Nwakuba, Nnaemeka R. | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
The Igbos have a rich food system embedded in their traditions and culture. It is rich in nutrition, medicine, and social value. Presently, it is declining and going extinct. This paper critically examined the nutritional and health values of …