VOLUME 5 β€’ JANUARY 2026

Spirituality, Mental Health, and Sustainable Living in a Technological Age

"Digitally amplified spousal domestication is an extension, intensification, and technological reconfiguration of power relations within intimate partnerships." β€” Odeleye (2026)
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Artificial Intelligence (AI), Surveillance, and Relationship Power: How Technology Amplifies Spousal Domestication

Digitally amplified spousal domestication is an extension, intensification, and technological reconfiguration of the foundational theory of spousal domestication developed by Odeleye (2024, 2025)...
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A Critical Examination of the Prevalence and Impact of Abduction in Ibarapaland, Oyo State, Nigeria

Examining abduction leading to inter-tribal conflicts among Fulani ethnic group and inhabitants of Ibarapa people...
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Contextual Analysis of Genesis 2:1-15 in Relation to Work, Rest, And Worship and Its Implication for a Technological Driven Society

God assigned Adam a workplace in the Garden of Eden and outlined his job responsibilities: to dress and tend the garden (Gen 2:15). Scholars have thus explored work, its ethics, and benefits as a duty of humans...
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Volume 5 β€’ January 2026 β€’ Complete Listing (27 Articles)

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SECTION 1: DIGITAL RELATIONSHIPS & SURVEILLANCE ETHICS (Articles 1-4)
1 Artificial Intelligence (AI), Surveillance, and Relationship Power: How Technology Amplifies Spousal Domestication Donald A. Odeleye 1-11 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
2 A Critical Examination of the Prevalence and Impact of Abduction in Ibarapaland, Oyo State, Nigeria Olugbenga Timothy Ojoogun, Adebayo Ola Afolaranmi 12-23 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
3 Contextual Analysis of Genesis 2:1-15 in Relation to Work, Rest, And Worship and Its Implication for a Technological Driven Society Fatai Abiodun Adeoti, Muyiwa A. Oyinloye 24-29 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
4 Sustainable Living in the Digital Age: A Critical Examination of Its Impact on Holistic Well-Being Olakitan Olaleye Coker, Donald Abidemi Odeleye 30-37 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
SECTION 2: CHRISTIAN ETHICS & DIGITAL CULTURE (Articles 5-7)
5 Navigating Digital Excess: Christian Ethics as a Catalyst for Ecological and Social Sustainability in Nigeria Rotimi Alaba Oti, Daniel Onifade 38-44 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
6 Insights on Christian Stewardship and it's Sustainability in the Technological Era among Member Churches of Christian Council of Nigeria, Agbede, Ikorodu Lagos State Timothy Olatunde Tijani 45-52 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
7 Quest for Holistic Wellbeing: An Examination of the Effect Of Social Media on Family, Community, and Faith Olubola Olufunmilayo Ajayi, Donald Abidemi Odeleye 53-59 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
SECTION 3: MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELLING (Articles 8-12)
8 Digital Overload and Spiritual Disconnection: Counselling Approaches for Reclaiming Inner Peace in the Technological Age Deborah Anuoluwapo Demurin, Donald Abidemi Odeleye 60-65 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
9 Integrating Psychotherapy And Librarianship Towards Promoting Holistic Well-Being Through Digital Libraries Samsom Apantaku, Omotayo Peter Ajayi 66-71 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
10 Spirituality and Mental Health of Christians in the Contemporary Digital World Abiodun Adebayo, Samson O. Ijaola 72-80 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
11 Conceptualisation of Suicide in Christian Thought: A Pastoral Approach Ayomipo Amiola, Ayodele Samuel Adeyeye 81-89 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
12 Work, Rest, and Worship in a Technologically Driven Society: A Pastoral and African Perspective Taiwo Olaide Olabode, Oguntayo Ayodele Adeyanju 90-91 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
SECTION 4: CULTURAL & THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES (Articles 13-15)
13 Contextualising Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory in Ghanaian Perspective Osei Rhodolf Donkor 92-100 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
14 Examing the Intersection of Spirituality and Mental Health Within the Modern Digital Landscape Rotimi Alaba Oti, K. Olubukola Ajibade 101-108 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
15 Mental Health Outcomes in the Age of Social Media: A Study on Spirituality as a Coping Mechanism Olujolu Adelodun Ola-Akinni, Iyabo Bolajoko Adebami, Abidemi Adewumi Oni 109-115 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
SECTION 5: THEOLOGY & TECHNOLOGY (Articles 16-19)
16 Theological and Ethical Implications of AI Technology on Spiritual Well-Being Oluyede Afolabi Hope 116-121 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
17 The Sacred in the Digital Age: A Theological and Ethical Inquiry into Technology's Influence on Christian Spiritual Well-Being Stanley Osemudiamen Ojieabu, Muyiwa Adeptian Oyinloye 122-129 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
18 The Impact of Faith on Sustainable Living Practices: A Call for Integrated Pastoral Counselling and Action in Nigeria Funnilayo Oyotolani Adewole, Oluwaseun Funnilayo Ajetunmobi 130-138 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
19 Spirituality, Mental Health, and the Digital Age in Nigeria Samuel Olamide Adekoya, Adediran Idowu Segun, Afolorunso Olalekan Dairo 139-146 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
SECTION 6: PASTORAL PRACTICE (Articles 20-23)
20 Pastoral Counselling and Psychosocial Support in a Nigerian Technologically Driven Society Oluyede Afolabi Hope 147-154 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
21 Integrating Work, Rest, and Worship in a Technological Age: Towards a Theology of Sacred Rhythm Alione Humphrey Obaji 155-164 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
22 Pastoral Counselling and Human Development in a Digitised African Context Nathan Dauda Madaki 165-172 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
23 Influence of Parental Involvement and Religious Education on Students' Pro-Social Behaviour and Holistic Wellbeing in a Technological Society Adeola Jumoke Shodunke, Peter Oderinde 173-185 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
SECTION 7: SPECIAL STUDIES (Articles 24-27)
24 Effects of Nouthetic Counselling on Behavioural Changes of Students from Broken Homes in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State Samuel Oluwaseyi Oniosun, Samson Ijaola 186-192 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
25 Effects of Capacity Building on Pastoral Effectiveness in Christ Apostolic Church, Sangio District, Ibadan, Nigeria Israel Akintayo Toluwase, Solomon Mepaiyeda 193-198 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
26 Christian Theological and Ethical Perspectives on Digital Technology and Spiritual Well-Being Nainir Kartim Napbut, Daniel Oluwafeyikemi Precious Ajayi, Philip Boluwatife Ajayi 199-207 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
27 From Digital Fatigue to Inner Balance: Rethinking Work Ethics, Mental Wellness, and Spiritual Practices in a Hyperconnected Society Fernanni Emmanuel Adejuwon 208-215 πŸ“„ PDF πŸ”“ Abstract
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