Teacher's Registration Council of Nigeria
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Ayodeji Olorunfemi Olawole
Reader / Associate Professor
Department of Guidance and Counselling Education, Faculty of Education
Area of Specialization: Career, Marital, Teacher Education and Adolescent Behaviour
Biography
Ayodeji Olorunfemi Olawole, PhD, is a Reader in the Department of Guidance and Counselling, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. A Psychologist, Educator, Innovator, and Dealer in Hope, he brings over a decade of scholarly engagement to the fields of counselling psychology and educational research, with a sustained focus on adolescent wellbeing, psychosocial development, and guidance services within Nigerian higher education.
He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Counselling Psychology and Educational Studies and a proud member of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CAISSON). His research portfolio spans social media and mental health, gender-based violence, career counselling, cyberbullying, and technology-mediated learning outcomes, with findings disseminated across several peer-reviewed journals. He is a recipient of the TETFund Institutional Based Research (IBR) grant, with a manuscript currently under review in a Scopus-indexed journal.
Intellectually rooted in the humanistic tradition of Freud, Jung, Maslow, and Frankl. Ass. Prof. Olawole remains committed to producing rigorous, context-sensitive scholarship that advances counselling practice and educational outcomes across Africa.
Research Interests
Career, Mental health, Adolescent behaviour and Technology Utilization
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD Counselling Psychology | University of Lagos | 2016 |
| MEd Counselling Psychology | University of Lagos | 2011 |
Professional Qualification
Awards
University of Lagos
University of Lagos
Grants
TETFUND
Membership of Professional Bodies
MEMEBER
Paper Presentation - International
International Conference on Innovative Computing and Communication,
Course Teaching
Prcticum in Guidance and Counselling
Research Methodology in Guidance and Counselling
Behaviour Modification
Selected Publications
Parental Neglect, Neighbourhood 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 Pychological Study of Social Issues, • 2025
Examination of Factors associated with bullying practices among secondary school students in Oye Local Government area of Ekitit state.
Authors: Olawole, A.O., Olugbemi, O. Ayodele. O.J.
African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies • 2025
An investigation of Academic Dishonesty among undergraduate students in Federal University, Oye- Ekiti, Nigeria
Authors: Olawole, A.O., Olugbemi, O. Ayodele. O.J.
UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies • 2025
Influence of social media use on cognitive and behavioural outcomes of undergraduates in Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Authors: Olawole, A.O., Olugbemi, O. Olosunde. A.F.
Journal of Educational Research, Science and Vocational Studies • 2025
Cohabitaion decisions among higher Education students: A psychological analysis of financial, familial and relational influences.
Authors: Olawole, A.O., Olugbemi, O. Olosunde, . A.F.
Unizik Journal of Educational Laws and Leadership Studies • 2025
Prevalence of Religiousity and Cohabitation Behaviour among Undergraduate Students in Higher Institutions in Ekiti State
Authors: 8. Arogundade, A.O., Adaramoye, T.O., Joseph, C.H. & Olawole, A.O.
African Journal of Educational Management • 2024
Counselling Implicatons of Associated Factors of Career Choice among Secondary Schools Students in Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Olawole, A.Olugbemi, O. & Maleeq, H.M.
Fuoye Journal of Educational Management • 2024
Associating Social Media Engagement and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior among Undergraduate student in Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Authors: Olawole, A.O., Olugbemi, O & Ogunyemi, B.E.
Fuoye Journal of Educational Management • 2024
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