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Dr. Israel Oluwatosin Ayodele
Lecturer I
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science
Area of Specialization: Industrial & Organisational Psychology
Biography
Dr Israel Oluwatosin AYODELE is a distinguished academic affiliated with the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti in Nigeria with over 12 years experience, where he has contributed significantly to the field of public health and psychology. He had his PhD in Organisational and Industrial Psychology from the Department of Psychology, Howard campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of mental health, emotional regulation, and public health responses, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In recent publications, Ayodele has explored critical issues such as the emotional challenges faced by frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic and the complex dynamics of public trust in government regarding vaccination acceptance in Nigeria. His work sheds light on how psychological factors influence health behaviors and attitudes, offering valuable insights for policymakers and health practitioners.
Ayodele's commitment to understanding the psychological dimensions of public health is further exemplified in his studies on vaccination attitudes and the implications of psychological contract breaches in various sectors, including law enforcement. His contributions to journals such as the Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health and the International Journal of Police Science and Management highlight his dedication to addressing pressing societal issues through rigorous research and analysis.
In addition to the above, Ayodele is equally a teen counsellor and relationship coach mentoring and helping teenagers and younger adults to become emotionally balanced and upright. He is happily married with lovely kids.
Research Interests
Psychological Contracts & Employee relationships, Cognitive Re-appraisals & Emotion Regulation Strategies, Psychological Well-Being among Employees, Job Crafting and Proactivity at Workplace
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa | October 2025 |
| MSc | University of Leeds, England, United Kingdom | January 2018 |
| BSc | Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State | April 2009 |
Scholarship
Membership of Professional Bodies
Graduate Member (NAIOP/GM/2024/40)
Paper Presentation - Local
2026 4th International Conference of Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti: Held at the Deborah Atanda Memorial Hall, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria between 28th - 29th of April, 2026
2025 International Conference of Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti: Held at the Faculty of Social Social Sciences, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria between 29th - 30th of April, 2025
2022 Nigerian Psychology Association (NPA) Annual Scientific National Conference: Held at the Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State, Nigeria between 23rd August- 27th August, 2022
7th Annual Departmental Conference of Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria on the 24th November, 2020. Tagged Climate change, Mental Health and Well-being.
Paper Presentation - International
109th International Conference of Truancy and Dropout Prevention at the Indianapolis University, Indiana, United States of America
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT AND SELF EFFICACY ON THE COPING SKILLS AMONG HEALTH WORKERS IN EKITI STATE
JOB STRESS AS CORRELATES OF JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG FEMALE BANKERS: A MODERATING ROLE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE PRACTICES
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Course Teaching
HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY
LEARNING PROCESS
Industrial Psychology
Psychology of Prejudice
Psychology of Ethnicity and Ethnic Groups
PSYCHOLOGY OF CRIMINOLOGY AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
PERSONALITY THEORIES AND ASSESSMENT
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY
CROSS- CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY
ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
MOTIVATION AND EMOTION
PSYCHOLOGY OF SOCIAL PERCEPTION
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP
Custom Fields
Psychology Departmental Coordinator, Institute of Part Time Studies (IPTS), Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ayegbaju Camp
I am saddled with the responsibility of coordinating academic and administrative activities of the program, ensure timely submission of students’ results to the Head of Department, monitor the progress of both students within the programme, provide, provide periodic progress reports on the program’s activities to the Director of the institute: August, 2025- Date
Member
Department of Psychology Journal Board, Nigerian Journal of Behavioural Studies (NJBS) 2024-Date
Member
Departmental Book Project Committee. 2024- Date
Chairman
Departmental Students ‘Field Trip Committee. 2024- Date
Member
Faculty of Social Science Conference & Workshop Committee. 2025- Date.
Member
Faculty of Faculty of Social Science Alumni Relations Committee. 2025- Date
Staff Adviser
To the Department student body (National Association of Psychology Students NAPS, FuoYE branch) 2024-2025
Exam officer
Department of Psychology, September 2024- Date
Level Adviser
300L undergraduate students (2024-2025)
Level Adviser
400L undergraduate students (2025-2026)
Selected Publications
ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND CREATIVITY AS PREDICTORS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING AMONG EKITI YOUTHS
Authors: Judith C AZIKIWE, Israel O AYODELE, Gloria A OMIWANDE, Faith A OSAWEME
FUOYE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT VOL 3 ISSUE 2 • 2026
Open publicationInfluence of Peer Pressure & Parenting Styles on the Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students in Oye- Ekiti Local Government.
Authors: Ayodele, I.O; Ogunbiyi, C.T & Osaweme, F.A (2025).
Journal of Behavioural Studies 3 (1), 105-130. Department of Psychology, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, ISSN: 2992-2801. • 2025
Open publicationDimensions of Vaccination Attitudes in Nigeria: A Study of the Impacts of COVID-19 Vaccine Risk Perception and Acceptance
Authors: Lawal, A.M; Olawa, B.D; Odoh, I; Ayodeji O, Olawole, O.A; Azikiwe, J.C; Ayodele, I.O, Odusina, E.K,; Attah, T; Odedokun, E.A; Babatunde, E.I; Oladejo, T.A; Otoghile, C.C & Saheed, S.A
Kesmas:Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Nasional (National Public Health Journal): 18 (2), 89-96. • 2023
Open publicationMistrust in Government and COVID-19 vaccination acceptance in Nigeria: Investigating the indirect roles of attitudes towards vaccination.
Authors: Olawa, B.D; Lawal, A.M; Odoh, I; Azikiwe, J.O; Olawole, O.A; Odusina, E.K; Ayodele, I.O & Olabukola
Journal of Egyptian Public Health Association. 98 (1), 1-8. • 2023
Open publicationWork engagement and job demands as determinants of organisational commitment among bank employees in Ekiti State Nigerian.
Authors: Ayodele, I.O; Azikiwe & Ojo, O.D
Journal of Behavioural Studies 1 (1), 161-172. Department of Psychology, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State ISSN: 2992-2801. • 2023
Open publicationAssessing the Role of Emotion Regulation Between Fear of COVID-19 and Mental Health among Frontline Health-Care Workers.
Authors: Balogun, A.G; Agesin, B.E; Ayodele, I.O & Olowodunoye, S.A
Journal of Workplace Behavioural Health, 38 (3), 274-292 • 2023
Open publicationCopying Behaviour among Adolescent University Students: Examining the Influence of Perceived Parenting Style, Gender and Peer Pressure.
Authors: Ayodele, I.O; Abegunde, E.O; Omolayo, B.O & Nja, J.
Gender and Behaviour. 21 (2), 2104-21712 • 2023
Influence of Socio-Demographic Variables and Resilience on Perceived Stress among Undergraduate Students of University Of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Authors: Ajao, P.O; Oguntayo, R; Ajao, T.S; Adeyi, M.A & Ayodele, I.O
Nigerian Journal of Applied Behavioural Sciences 11, 1000-1013, Department of Pure & Applied Psychology, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko • 2023
Gender Discrimination in Nigerian Educational System and Women Productivity: A Holistic Approach
Authors: Obasoro, C.B; Lamidi, M.L & Ayodele, I.O
Gender and Behavior. 19 (3), 18459-18463 • 2021
Impact of Psychological Contract Breach on Police Corruption in Nigeria: The Moderating Role of Emotion Regulation Strategies.
Authors: Balogun, A.G; Ayodele, I.O; Olowoduoye, S.A & Ogundijo A.
International Journal of Police Science and Management. 24 (2) 137-146 • 2021
Open publicationPredictive ability of Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Self-Efficacy on the Entrepreneurial Resilience of Entrepreneurs
Authors: Owoseni, O.O; Ayodele, I.O; Odusina, E.K; Adetifa & Ademola, O.A
Central Nigerian Journal of Psychology. Vol. 2 Issue 2, pg. 33-50. Published by Department of Psychology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria. ISSN: 2705-1595 • 2019
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