Mr. Sikirulai Alausa Sulaiman

Assistant Lecturer

Faculty of Social Science · Department of Psychology

Specialization Clinical and Social Psychology

Office: Department of Psychology

Phone: 07069412326

Email: sulaiman.sikirulai@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Sulaiman Sikirulai Alausa is currently an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. He is also a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at the same university, where his research focuses on the psychosocial and clinical factors affecting mental health, , and substance use . He holds a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Federal University Oye Ekiti and a Master of Science in Applied Social Psychology from the National Research University, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Ibadan. His research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Client-Centred Nursing Care (Scopus-indexed).
He has taught a wide range of undergraduate courses, including Social Psychology , psychology of ethnicity, Behavioural Modification, Psychological Testing, and Statistical Methods in Psychology.

Research Interests

Clinical Psychology, Applied Social Psychology, Gender and Youth studies, Substance Use and Maternal Health

Qualifications

• Ph.D, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2026)
• M.sc, National Research University, Moscow, Russia (2023)
• Ms.c, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2024)
• Bs.c, University of Ibadan (2017)

Selected Publications

1. Religiosity, Social Support, and Social Stigma as predictors of Psychological Help-seeking Behaviour Among Adults in Ibadan
   Authors: Dada, Olugbenga David, Sulaiman, SIkirulai Alausa and Olosunde, Adesola Feyisayo
   Journal of Counselling Psychology and Educational Studies( JCPES) (2026)
2. "I Feel Less of Myself": A Qualitative Exploration of Perceived Pregnancy- Related Stress, Anxiety, and Depression A
   Authors: Sulaiman Sikirulai Alausa, Dada Olugbenga David, Olosunde, Adesola Feyisayo, Akeredolu, Yemi Adekunle and Balogun, AbdulAzeez Olaadua
   JOURNAL OF COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (JCPES), DEPARTMENT OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI, OYE, EKITI STATE, Nigeria. (2026)
3. Extravagant Lifestyle and Personality Traits as Predictors of Workplace Deviant Behaviour among Lagos University Teaching Hospital Staff
   Authors: Jackson Iheukwumere Osuh, Sikirulai Alausa Sulaiman, David Dada Olugbenga
   Caritas Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences (2026)
4. Social Media Exposure and Masturbation as Predictors of Self-Esteem among Undergraduate Students
   Authors: Judith Chineye Azikiwe, David Olugbenga Dada, Sikirulai Alausa Sulaiman
   NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES (2025)
5. Drug Abuse, Pay Satisfaction, Psychology Wellbeing, Workers.
   Authors: Ahmad F ONAOLAPO, Motunrayo K OKEWOLE, Sikirulai A Sulaiman, Fatiah O OLANIYAN
   FUOYE JOURNAL OF CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES (2025)
6. JOB STRESS AND RESILIENCE AS DERTERMINANTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG SELECTED BAKERY WORKERS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, NIGERIA.
   Authors: Adebayo M. Okunola Paul O. AJAO, Margaret A. ADEYI, Abiola O. POPOOLA, Tunmise S. AJAO, Sikirulai A. Sulaiman, Ahmmad F. Onaolapo
   FUOYE JOURNAL OF CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES (2025)
7. SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC MODERATORS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION, SELF-ESTEEM, AND SOCIAL ANXIETY IN UNDERGRADUATES
   Authors: Olugbenga David Dada, Sikirulai Alausa Sulaiman, Ayodeji Mohammed Balogun, Favour Aderonke Adeagbo
   African Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences (AJSBS) (2025)
8. EFFICACY OF A CULTURALLY-ADAPTED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) IN REDUCING PERCEIVED PREGNANCY STRESS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA
   Authors: Sikirulai Alausa Sulaiman, Judith Chineye Azikiwe, Jackson Iheukwumere Osuh, Olugbenga David Dada
   African Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences (AJSBS) (2025)
9. The Predictive Role of Gender and Academic Resilience on Academic Performance of Undergraduates of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Nigeria
   Authors: Adebayo M. Okunola Paul O. AJAO, Margaret A. ADEYI, Abiola O. POPOOLA, Tunmise S. AJAO, Sikirulai A. Sulaiman, Ahmmad F. Onaolapo
   Nigerian Journal of Behavioural Studies (NJBS) (2024)
10. Mediating Effect of Self-efficacy Between Personality Traits and Workplace Bullying of Nurses.
    Authors: Dare Azeez Fagbenro, Mathew Olugbenga Olasupo, Erhabor Sunday Idemudia, Sikirulai Alausa Sulaiman
    Journal of Client Centered Nursing Care (2024)
11. Personality traits as determinants of attitude towards pre-marital sex among secondary school students in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State
    Authors: Jackson Theukwumere Osuh, Sikirulai Alausa Sulaiman, Olugbenga David Dada
    Gender & Behaviour (2024)
12. Multidimensional Treatment for ASPD Co-Morbid with Substance Abuse: Efficacy of Met and CBT in a Case Study
    Authors: Faizu Olalekan Sanusi, Ajibola Abdulrahamon Ishola, Sulaiman Sikirulai Alausa
    IFE PsychologIA: An International Journal (2024)
13. The Influence Of Ecstasy On The Social Behaviour Of Albino Rats
    Authors: Sikirulai Alausa Sulaiman Jackson Iheukwumere Osuh, Mary Modupe Oyebode
    Nigerian Journal of Applied Psychology (2024)
14. Locus of Control, Learning Environment, and Lecturer- Students Relationship as Predictors of Academic Resilience Among Federal University Oye Ekiti Students
    Authors: Sikirulai Alausa Sulaiman, Jackson Iheukwumere Osuh, Judith Chinenye Azikiwe
    Nigerian Journal of Applied Psychology (2024)
15. School climate, self-efficacy, social media and peer pressure as correlates of aggressive behaviour among secondary school adolescents in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria
    Authors: Sabboh Godwin Matthew, Sulaiman Sikirulai Alausa
    International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR) (2021)
16. Influence of Anxiety, Depression and Negative Life Events on Psychological Well-Being Among Nursing Mothers in Oyo, Nigeria
    Authors: Timileyin M Fashola, Sulaiman Sikirulai Alausa
    Journal of Positive Psychology and Counselling (2020)

Scholarship

• Russia Government Scholarship - National Research University, Moscow, Russia (2021)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Stress, Knowledge of Illness, Time, and Financial Barriers) Influencing the Burden Among Caregivers Of Persons With Chronic Illness At FMC Abeokuta - Faculty of Social Sciences Conference, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2025)
• Effect of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Pregnancy outcomes and Cognitive Development in Albino Rat Offspring - Faculty of Social Science Conference, Federal University Oye- Ekiti (2026)
• " I Feel Less of Myself. A qualitative Exploration of Perceived Pregnancy Related Stress, Anxiety, and Depression among Pregnant Women in Ekiti State,Nigeria - Faculty of Social Science Conference, Federal University Oye- Ekiti (2026)

Course Teaching

• PSY 301 - STATISTICAL METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (FIRST SEMESTER)
• PSY 302 - STATISTICAL METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY II (SECOND)
• PSY 307 - SENSATION AND PERCEPTION (FIRST SEMESTER)
• PSY 204 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (FIRST SEMESTER)

Photo Gallery / Picture Evidence