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Dr. Chinedu Hilary Joseph

Lecturer I | Examination Officer

Faculty of Education · Department of Guidance and Counselling Education

Specialization Counselling and Adolescent Psychology.

Office: Department of Guidance and Counselling, Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Phone: 08066205266

Email: chinedu.joseph@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Chinedu Hilary Joseph is a Nigerian counselling psychologist, researcher, and university lecturer in the Department of Guidance and Counselling at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Dr. Joseph's scholarly interests span counselling psychology, educational psychology, mental health, teacher education, digital learning, and the application of emerging technologies in education. His research has examined diverse issues including psychological wellbeing, academic engagement, suicide prevention, artificial intelligence in education, teaching practicum, self-care practices, online learning, career development, and the psychosocial experiences of learners and educators. Through these interdisciplinary contributions, he seeks to generate knowledge that informs policy, strengthens educational practice, and improves the quality of counselling services in Nigeria and beyond.
As a Corresponding and First Author, Dr. Joseph has authored and co-authored numerous publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and regularly collaborates with researchers across disciplines. He also supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research, mentoring emerging scholars in rigorous research methodology and ethical academic practice.
Beyond academia, Dr. Joseph is passionate about youth development, talent discovery, and community engagement, which led him to pioneer career-skills-talent development outreach that sensitizes young people about skill acquisition and career development. Recognized for his dedication to scholarship, professional service, and research excellence, he continues to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of counselling psychology and educational research within Nigeria and the international academic community.

Research Interests

Counselling & Educational psychology, Transition-age youth, Emotional intelligence & Mindfulness, Mental health, Teacher and Counsellor Education, Digital Learning, and The application of emerging technologies in Counselling Psychology.

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Impact of violent discipline and parenting styles on primary School Learners’ aggressive behaviour in Southwest, Nigeria.
    Authors: Osiesi, M. P., Oriola, B., Awosusi, O. O., Fatai, A. A., Odinko, M. N., Adeoye, B. D., Joseph, C.H.. & Blignaut, S.
    SN Social Sciences, 6(2), 70. (2026))
  2. Resilience and psychological well-being: pathways to sustainable family life among couples in Kwara state, Nigeria.
    Authors: Olatunbosun, S. O., Olayiwola-Adedoja, T. O., Joseph, C. H., Dikko, O. B., & Esan, O. M.
    African Journal for The Psychological Study Of Social Issues. (2025)
  3. Exploring Mindfulness Techniques and Stress Management Strategies among Undergraduates in a Selected University.
    Authors: Ogunwole. E. A., Adaramoye, T. O., Joseph, C. H., & Ayodele, S. T. .
    Conference Special Edition: Fuoye international Journal Of Education (2025)
  4. ssessing the role of peer support in Mitigating Moral decadence and Enhancing Academic Success Among out-of-School Youths in West Africa: Analysis from Nigeria and Benin Republic
    Authors: Ogunwole, E. A., Ani, K. J., Joseph, C. H., & Olagunju, B. I.
    African Renaissance, 22(1), 253. (2025)
  5. Prevalence Of Religiosity And Cohabitation Behaviour Among Undergraduate Students In Higher Institutions In Ekiti State.
    Authors: Olufemi, A. A., Olanike, A. T., Hillary, J. C., & Olorunfemi, O. A.
    African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, (2024)
  6. Mother Tongue and Academic Achievement in English Language in Selected Secondary Schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Adams, A. B., Opele, J. K., Joseph, C. H., Adebimpe, O. E., & Ogundele, B. M.
    Journal of Education in Black Sea Region, (2024)
  7. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: An Effective Counselling Tool for Enhancing Adolescents’ Psychological Well-Being.
    Authors: Olayiwola-Adedoja,T.O., Joseph C.H & Arogundade, A.O
    Renaissance University Journal of Management and Social Sciences, RUJMASS (2024)
  8. Quest for African Renaissance: A study on coping styles, optimism, social participation, self-regulation and resilience among African Youths.
    Authors: Ogunwole E.A, Ani K.J., Samuel-Ajayi A.Y., Dikko B.O., Joseph C.H & Adaramoye T.O.
    African Renaissance (2024)
  9. Students’ support facilities and academic adjustment among first-year undergraduates: evidence from a Nigerian public university",
    Authors: Joseph, C.H., Osiesi, M.P., Adaramoye, T.O. and Arogundade, A.O.
    Facilities (2024)
  10. Styles of Parenting and Academic Motivation of School-Going Adolescents.
    Authors: Joseph, C. H. & Arogundade, A. O.
    FUOYE International Journal of Education (2021)
  11. Being mindful of negative emotions and the art of calming down in the workplace: implications for workplace counselling.
    Authors: Olatunbosun, S. O.& Joseph, C. H.
    FUOYE International Journal of Education. (2021)
  12. Improving the Learning of English Language Skills among Secondary School Students: The Role of the School Counsellor.
    Authors: Joseph, C. H., Ofuani, F. N.& Alika, H. I.
    Journal of Educational Research on Children, Parents & Teachers, 2(2), 271-282. (2021)
  13. The Psychosocial Effects and Support Experienced by Married Women during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Joseph, C. H., & Adeyemi, F. T
    Asian Basic and Applied Research Journal (2021)
  14. Emotional intelligence profile of university administrators: A case of University of Benin, Nigeria.
    Authors: Joseph, C. H., &Alutu, A. N. G.
    Journal of Educational Research on Children, Parents & Teachers (2021)
  15. COVID-19, Norms, and Discrimination against Female Gender in Nigeria: Focus on Implications for Mental Health Counselling.
    Authors: Joseph, C. H., Alika, H. I., Anikelechi, I. G. &Thobejane, T.D.
    Journal of Intellectual Disability-Diagnosis and Treatment (2021)
  16. Assessment of Depression Symptoms and Help-seeking Behaviour among in-school Adolescents in Edo State: Implications for mental health counselling.
    Authors: Alutu, A. N. G &Joseph, C.H.
    Journal of Professional Counselling (2020)
  17. Vulnerable Internally Displaced Persons (VIDPs) in Nigerian Environment: Their Dilemma and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Intervention.
    Authors: Joseph, C. H., Anikelechi I. G & Mutambar, E.
    International Journal of Criminology and Sociology (2020)
  18. Steering the Career Path of Nigerian Youths in a Recessed Economy for Nation Building.
    Authors: Joseph, C. H.,& Anikelechi, I. G.
    Journal of Nation-building & Policy Studies (JoNPS) (2019)
  19. The personality characteristics of guidance and counselling undergraduates in selected tertiary institutions in Ekiti state: year of study and religious orientation difference. 9, 57-66.
    Authors: Joseph, C. H. & Alika, H. I.
    Edo Journal of Counselling, (2018)
  20. Sustainability of Online Teaching-Learning Platforms in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: Assessing Lecturers‟ Attitude, Readiness, and Teaching Styles.
    Authors: Joseph, C.H., Osiesi, M.P., Adaramoye, T.O., Hammed, O.S.
    Int Res J Multidiscip Scope, 7(1):157-173. ((2026))
  21. Job Search among transition-age youth in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Joseph, C. H., & Adeyemi, F. T.
    Rima International Journal of Education, ((2023).)
  22. Suicide among Teenagers and Young Adults: The Causes, Trends and Intervention.
    Authors: Joseph, C. H., Olatunji, R. O.& Anikelechi, I. G.
    Gender & Behaviour, ((2022))

Professional Qualification

Awards

Membership of Professional Bodies

Paper Presentation - Local

Undergraduate Project Supervision

Course Teaching