Dr. Helen Foluke Olagundoye

Senior Lecturer

Faculty of Social Science · Department of Psychology

Specialization Developmental/Health Psychology.

Office: Department of Psychology, Federal University Oye Ekiti, P.M.B. 373, Km. 3 Oye-Afao Road, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State , Nigeria.

Phone: 08064040902

Email: helen.olagundoye@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Helen Foluke Olagundoye, a seasoned board member of the Department of Psychology, Federal University Oye Ekiti, bagged a PhD in Developmental Psychology and an MSc in Physiological Psychology. With extensive academic and research experience, she has served in various university assignments and appointments, contributing significantly to the fields of psychology and human development. A Postdoctoral Fellow with North-West University, South Africa. Dr. Olagundoye is a dedicated scholar; she is committed to advancing knowledge and empowering communities through education, research, mentorship, and inspiring next generations of leaders.

Research Interests

Public mental health; Lifestyle diseases, Trauma, Drug and addiction. Organizational behaviour,
management and change; Entrepreneurial behavior; Public policy; Gender and
Cross-cultural research. Climate factors, positive psychology, Developmental and lifespan behaviours.

Qualifications

• Ph. D (Psychology), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State (2019)
• M. Sc. (Physiological Psychology), University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State (2009)
• B. Sc. (Psychology), University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State (2000)

Selected Publications

1. Moderated mediation model of subjective happiness and gender between financial strain and mental health of university students.
   Authors: Fagbenro, D.A., Olagundoye, H.F., Sehularo, L.A. et al. 
   Discover Mental Health ((2026))
2. Job characteristics, and the Influence of Gender and Educational Qualification on Marital Satisfaction of Married Working Individuals.
   Authors: Olagundoye, H.F.
   Sub-Sahara African Journal of Psychology and Contemporary Issues (SAJPCI) ((2026))
3. Power of Faculty Members’ Personality Traits in Predicting Students’Sense of Belonging in Nigerian Universities. 
   Authors: Ayanwoye, O. K., Olagundoye, H. F., Ogunjobi, A. O., Ajewole, P. I., Dikko, B. O., & amp;Ogunwole, E. A.
   Belonging ((2025))
4. Quality of life of older persons: Do gender and state of residence have any role?
   Authors: Olagundoye, H. F., Owoseni, O. O., Fagbenro, D. A., & Omole, O. E. (2020).
   Gender & Behaviour ((2020))

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) - Full Member. (2013-2026)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Resilience: A Psychological Tool in a Traumatic World. - Social Sciences International Conference, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, 28th-29th April 2026 (2026)
• Work-Life Balance among Civil Servants in Oyo State: The Role of Psychological Wellbeing and Work Stress - Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) Congress titled ‘Psychology, Culture and Diversity Management’ held at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria (2018)

Paper Presentation - International

• Paper presented: Moderated mediation model of subjective happiness and gender between financial strain and mental health of university students - South African Mental Health Conference johannesburg. (2025)
• A Research on the role of artificial intelligence in Nigeria’s electoral process - Ubuntu Afrocentric Conference – AI For the People South Africa (2024)