Arogundade Abidemi Olufemi is a young scholar with a focus on educational development, reproductive and public health, psychology, and rehabilitation sciences. His research focuses on comprehending the behavioral and psychosocial elements that affect a variety of groups' quality of life, academic achievement, and health outcomes. Internet addiction, psychological well-being, academic self-efficacy, cohabitation behavior among university students, maternal and child health, and rehabilitation techniques are just a few of the topics he has contributed to study on.
Arogundade is dedicated to using rigorous quantitative and trans-disciplinary research to advance evidence-based understanding. Mental health promotion, behavioral treatments, health education, psychosocial rehabilitation, and the application of psychological ideas to current health and educational issues are among his scholarly interests. In order to enhance professional practice and policy development, he has contributed to the preparation of academic articles, research proposals, conference presentations, and instructional materials.
Arogundade is committed to teaching, mentoring, and community involvement in addition to his research endeavors. He is enthusiastic about encouraging students and young researchers to think critically, do ethical research, and pursue lifelong learning. His work focuses on incorporating scientific data into useful treatments that advance society advancement and individual well-being.
Through cooperative research, academic writing, and professional development, Arogundade keeps raising his profile in academia. By generating excellent research that influences policy, fortifies educational institutions, and improves public health outcomes, he hopes to make a significant contribution to both domestic and global academia. His long-term academic goal is to become a preeminent researcher and educator whose work connects psychology, health sciences, and rehabilitation. He is dedicated to enhancing people's resilience and well-being via cutting-edge research and evidence-based practice.
Research Interests
Mental health promotion, behavioral treatments, health education, psychosocial rehabilitation, and the application of psychological ideas to current health and educational issues
Qualifications
M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling, University of Ilorin (2011)
B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling, University of Ilorin (2003)
IJMB, Ahmadu Bello University (2000)
SSCE, Aisegba Comprehensive High School, Aisegba Ekiti (1999)
Selected Publications
Cohabitation as a Correlate of Academic Self Efficacy among University Undergraduates Authors: Arogundade, A. O., Akeredolu, I. F., & Oseni, P. O. UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, 21(2) (2026)
Parental Neglect, Neighnbourhood Characteristics, and Cohabitation Behaviour among Undergraduates: A study of Tertiary Institutions in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Authors: Adaramoye, T.O., Olawole, A.O., Joseph, C.H., & Arogundade, A.O. African Journal for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, 28(1), 127-138 (2025)
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, 10 (2), 70-79 (2024)
Assessment of the Relationship among Undergraduate Students’ Attitudes, Competencies in Digital Skills and Academic Achievement at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. Authors: Osiesi, M. P., Adegboyega, S. M., Akeredolu, I. F., Arogundade, A. O. & Fadiya, A. A. Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, 17 (1), 185-200 (2024)
Predictors of Mathematics Achievement among Senior Secondary School Students in Ekiti State, Nigeria Authors: Sanni, K. T., Osiesi, M. P., Arogundade, A. O., Akeredolu, I. F. Trends in Educational Studies Journal (TRESJ), Vol. 16(1), 9-23 (2024)
Assessment of Undergraduates' Health Literacy, Mental Health, and Attitudes toward Help-Seeking in Public Universities in Ekiti State, Nigeria Authors: Aruleba, A. L., Osiesi, M. P., Akeredolu, I.F., Arogundade, A.O., & Okocha, S.N. Journal of Positive Psychology, 14 (1), 85-98 (2024)
Prevalence of Religiosity and Cohabitation Behaviour among Undergraduate Students in Higher Institutions in Ekiti State Authors: Arogundade, A.O., Adaramoye, T.O., Joseph, C.H., & Olawole, A.O. African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, 13(3), 338-353. (2024)
Impact of Instructional Materials on the Teaching and Learning of English Language at Secondary Schools in Ekiti State Authors: Adams, A.B., Arogundade, A.O. & Ibrahim Oladimeji Ibrahim Akorede, O.I. Sokoto International Journal of Counselling Psychology Vol. 7 (2022)
Styles of Parenting and School Ownership as Correlates of Academic Motivation of School-Going Adolescents Authors: Joseph, C.H. & Arogundade, A.O. (2021) FUOYE International Journal of Education Vol. 4, No. 2,, 147-156 (2021)
Effects of Problems faced by Agricultural Science Teachers on Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Ekiti State: Counselling Implication Authors: Adams, A.B., Arogundade, A.O. & Oyeleke, A.L. Journal of Measurement and Evaluation in Education and Humanities Vol. 4, No. 1 (2021)
Gender, Compensation and Morale as Determinants of Professional Counselors’ Job Performance in Ekiti State Secondary Schools, Nigeria Authors: Adams, A.B., Arogundade, A.O., Sanni, K.T. & Osiesi, M.P. Gender and Behaviour Vol. 19 No. 3 18544-18550 (2021)
Assessment of ICT Skills for Job Performance of Business Educators in Colleges of Education in South West, Nigeria Authors: Ojomo, A.D. & Arogundade, A.O. International Journal of Research and Design in Technical, Vocational Education and Training Vol. 4, No.1, 70-78 (2020)
Relationships of Gender’s Study Habits and Attitude towards Examinations among Secondary School Students in Ondo State Authors: Arogundade, A.O. & Ojomo, A.D. Journal of Measurement and Evaluation in Education and Humanities Vol. 3, No. 1, 78-89 (2020)
Study Habits and Attitudes of Secondary School Students towards Examination in Ondo State Authors: Arogundade A.O FUOYE Journal of Education Vol. 2, No. 2, 108-113 (2019)
Membership of Professional Bodies
Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria - Member (2024)
Course Teaching
GCE101 - Introduction to Guidance and Counselling (2019 till Date)
GCE105 - Historical Development of Guidance and Counselling (2026)
GCE215 - Educational Psychology (2026)
GCE112 - Principles and Techniques of Guidance and Counselling (2019 till date)
GCE202 - Adolescence and Teenage Counselling (2025 till date)