Commonwealth of Learning and National Open University of Nigeria
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Prof. Benjamin Oluwabunmi Omolayo
Professor
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science
Area of Specialization: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Biography
Professor Benjamin Oluwabunmi Omolayo is an expert in Industrial and Organizational Psychology who is widely recognized for his contributions to teaching, research, academic leadership, and professional service in the field of psychology. Professor Omolayo's research interests include organizational behaviour, leadership, personnel management, human resource management, organizational conflict and crisis management, training and development, work motivation, job attitudes, employee well-being, and mental health management. He has authored and co-authored numerous scholarly publications in reputable national and international journals, contributed chapters to academic books, and supervised many undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. His work has significantly advanced knowledge in organizational psychology and workplace behaviour. Beyond the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, he has served as External Examiner for postgraduate theses and dissertation in universities in Nigeria and South Africa. He has equally served as External Assessor for academic staff promotion in Nigerian universities.
Professor Omolayo has held several important academic and administrative positions in the university he has served. He currently serves as the Director of the Counselling and Human Development Centre at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, where he provides strategic leadership in promoting students' mental health, psychosocial well-being, counselling services, and human development initiatives.
He is a member of professional bodies and has received research grants and scholarship awards in recognition of his academic excellence and contributions to the advancement of research and community development. He remained committed to excellence in teaching, impactful research, academic administration, mentorship, and community service. His dedication to developing future psychologists and improving organizational effectiveness continues to make him a respected scholar.
Research Interests
Organization Behaviour
Leadership
Personnel management
Human resource management
Organizational conflict and crisis management
Training and development
Work motivation
Job attitudes
Employee well-being
Mental health management
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy, PhD in Psychology | University of Ado-Ekiti (now Ekiti State Nigeria) | 2004 |
| Master of Science, MSc in Psychology | University of Lagos | 1996 |
| Bachelor of Education, BEd in Guidance & Counselling | University of Ibadan | 1991 |
| Diploma in Computer Operations and Desktop Publishing | Systems International Bureau, Yaba, Lagos | 1996 |
Professional Qualification
Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University, Canada
Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University, Canada
Researcher Academy on Campus ELSEVIER
MathTech Thinking Foundation, India
Awards
Lapai Local Government, Niger State, Nigeria.
Counselling Association of Nigeria, Ekiti State Chapter, Ekiti State.
Broken But Mendable Life Foundation, Nigeria.
King's Event, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Grants
TETFund/Feelings of gratitude and spirituality as moderators of the biopsychosocial factors influencing emotional distress in the elderly.
TETFund/31st International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan
TETFund/Fundamentals of Psychological Research
University of Ado-Ekiti/4th South Africa AIDS Conference, Durban
Total Grant: NAIRA 7,500,000.00
Scholarship
University of Ado-Ekiti
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Foundation Member
Member
Member
Paper Presentation - Local
Scientific Conference of Industrial-Organisational Psychology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Workshop for non-teaching staff in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Capacity workshop for Heads of Administrative Units and Administrative Officers in Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.
Workshop on promotion for academic staff in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.
Workshop for new academic staff in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.
May 2025 Webinar of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.
Paper Presentation - International
31st International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan.
14th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, Dubai.
1st International Conference on Education Research and Development, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
12th International Conference of American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, London.
4th South Africa AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa.
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Leadership effectiveness and knowledge management as predictors of innovation performance among management staff of public universities in North-Central Nigeria.
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Predictive role of psychological wellbeing and job satisfaction on workplace incivility among selected health workers in Kwara State.
Workplace stress and work-life balance as predictors of psychological well-being among non-teaching staff of Federal tertiary institutions in Ekiti State.
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Influence of fear of future uncertainty, status of parental marriage, and traumatic past relationships as predictors of fear of successful marriage among female undergraduates in Ekiti State.
Impact of school bullying and peer pressure on the emotional well-being of students in Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
Effect of self-esteem and psychological trauma on career decision making among final year university students.
Perceived parental emotional availability and social support as predictors of psychological well-being among undergraduate students.
Impact of financial stress and self-efficacy on psychological distress among undergraduate students.
Influence of academic self-efficacy and procastination tendencies on academic performance among undergraduate students.
Influence of parenting style and peer pressure on risk-taking behaviour among adolescents in Oye-Ekiti.
Effect of academic workload and coping strategies on the emotional resilience of first-year students at Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
Parental involvement, academic expectation, and autonomy support on identity formation among undergraduate students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
Impact of childhood trauma and parenting styles on personality development among youths in Ekiti State.
Academic stress and sleep quality as predictors of cognitive dissonance among university students.
Social media usage, sleep quality, and study time on academic performance of undergraduate students.
Influence of empathy, self-esteem, and religiosity on helping behaviour among young people in Ekiti State.
Course Teaching
Consumer Psychology
Psychology of Work and Organization
Psychology of Guidance and Counselling
Organizational Psychology
Research Methods
Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
Psychology of Trade Union Management
Advanced Consumer Psychology
Advanced Ergonomics and Man-machine systems
Advanced Seminar on Job Satisfaction and Productivity
Advanced Seminar on Industrial Motivation, Morale, and Commitment to Organization
Advanced Seminar on Employees' attitude at Work
Advanced Seminar on Industrial and Labour Relations
Advanced Seminar on effective Communication Skills in Work Organization
Advanced Seminar on Managing Workforce Diversity
Professional Skill
Ability to teach virtually via PowerPoint presentation
As evident in my academic and administrative positions
As evident in my academic and administrative responsibilities
Selected Publications
Knowledge management as a predictor of innovation performance among management staff of public universities in North Central Nigeria.
Authors: Umoru, T., & Omolayo, B. O.
Nigerian Journal of Behavioural Studies, 3(1), 152-168. • 2025
Essentials of Psychology.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Owoseni, O. O., & Lawal, A. M.
Book Publication: Essentials of Psychology. • 2024
Psychology and approaches to Psychology.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Balogun, M.
Essentials of Psychology. A publication of the Department of Psychology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, pp. 1-13. • 2024
Personality factors and psychological contract breach as predictors of workplace deviance among staff of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Nigeria.
Authors: Umoru, T., Omolayo, B. O., Orshi, J. O. E., Janpak, A. I., & Eche, O. E.
Kogi Journal of Sociology, 4(1), 150-178. • 2024
Coping behavior among adolescents’ university students: examining the influence of perceived parenting styles, gender, and peer pressure.
Authors: Ayodele, I. O., Abegunde, E. O., Omolayo, B. O., & Nja, J.
Gender and Behaviour, 21(2), 21704-21712. • 2023
Loneliness and happiness in the face of the COVID-19 lockdown: Examining the pathways through somatic symptoms and psychological distress.
Authors: Olawa, B. D., Idemudia, E. S., Omolayo, B. O., & Azikiwe, J. C.
Health Psychology Open, 1-13. • 2023
Open publicationOrganizational pluralism and leadership effectiveness of selected private and public sectors in Jos, Nigeria.
Authors: Umoru, T., & Omolayo, B. O.
Nigerian Psychological Research, 8, 34-42. • 2023
Crime victims’ perception of administration of criminal justice in Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria.
Authors: Umoru, T., Omolayo, B. O., Orshi, J. O. E., Joshua, O. O., & Joseph, O. S.
Nigerian Psychological Research, 8, 1-13. • 2023
Factors that facilitates and strategies that can curb female genital mutilation: an integrative review.
Authors: Odunjo-Saka, K. A., Omolayo, B. O., Olasupo, G. M., & Jones-Esan, L.
Gender and Behaviour, 20(4). • 2022
Psychological resources in the face of COVID-19 lockdown: the predictive roles of activity engagements.
Authors: Olawa, B. D., Omolayo, B. O., & Azikiwe, J. C.
African Journal for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, 25(3), 1-14. • 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Azikiwe, J. C., Olawa, B. D., & Omolayo, B. O.
Nigerian Journal of Psychological Research, 17(2), 22-23. • 2021
Undergraduates self-regulated learning: the place of social media addiction and learning strategies.
Authors: Iyiola, E. T., Azikiwe, J. C., & Omolayo, B. O.
Indonesian Journal of Curriculum and Educational Technology Studies, 9(1). • 2021
Open publicationGender influence on loneliness and family and nonfamily support among older adults: The confounding role of widowhood.
Authors: Olawa, D. B., Omolayo, B. O., & Azikiwe, J. C.
Journal of Women and Aging, 33(3), 268-287. • 2021
Open publicationPhysical health burdens and emotional distress in later life: The mediating effects of self-rated health.
Authors: Olawa, D. B., Adebayo, S. O., Mokuolu, B. O., Umeh, C. S., & Omolayo, B. O.
Aging & Mental Health, 24(1), 15-21. • 2020
Open publicationPerceived sociodemographic factors predicting affective commitment and turnover intent of employees in insurance organizations.
Authors: Adebiyi, T., Omolayo, B. O., Akinkuotu, F., & Akinyemi, E. O.
Gender and Behaviour, 18(2), 15487-15494. • 2020
Knowledge and Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder among Teachers in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Auta, M., Akinyemi, E. O., & Dennis, U.
African Journal of Teacher Education, 9(2), 43-61. • 2020
Open publicationUtilization of designated market points among street traders: The role of illiteracy, turnover rate and poverty mentality.
Authors: Ogunmoroti, O. A., Omolayo, B. O., Akinyemi, E. O., & Olawa, B. D.
Gender and Behaviour, 18(3), 16377-16387 • 2020
Enhancing educational development and improvement of Nigerian schools through Educational Psychologist.
Authors: Ayodele, I. O., & Omolayo, B. O.
Educational Perspectives. Ado-Ekiti: Ekiti State University Press, 15-20 • 2018
Dating status and sociability as predictors of academic performance among university students.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Awe, P. B., Akinyemi, E. O., & Balogun, M. O.
Archives of Business Research, 6(4), 18-30. • 2018
Open publicationInfluence of perceived sociodemographic variables on job performance.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Akinyemi, E. O., & Lawal, A.
The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 6(8), 249-252. • 2018
Influence of religious orientation, paranormal belief and ‘it can’t be me syndrome’ on attitude towards mental illness.
Authors: Balogun, M. O., & Omolayo, B. O.
Ekpoma Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 6(1), 65-73. • 2017
Nurses and Community health workers’ awareness and practices regarding child andadolescent mental health in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Akinyemi, E. O., Ogunleye, A. J., Olatunji, S. O., Adeniyi, Y. C., & Omolayo, B. O.
Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 22(3:1), 37-45. • 2017
Open publicationInfluence of gender, work environment, length of service and age on academic staff attitude to work.
Authors: Yusuf, N. F., Omolayo, B. O., & Azikiwe, J. C.
People: International Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1), 1481-1489. • 2016
Influence of weight stigma consciousness and perceived physical appearance on eating disorders.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Eze, F., & Balogun, M. O.
Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary, 1(31), 380-388. • 2015
Influence of job dissatisfaction and low organizational support on fraudulent intent among bank workers.
Authors: Okoli, K. I., & Omolayo, B. O.
Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 3(6), 472-476. • 2015
Perception of undergraduate students on peer pressure, environment, gender and self-esteem towards virginity.
Authors: Omowaye, O., Olagundoye, H. O., Balogun, M., & Omolayo, B. O.
Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(22), 93-96. • 2015
The psychosocial impact of mentoring on sustainable empowerment.
Authors: Dung J. E., & Omolayo, B. O.
Ife Psychologia: Mentoring - A key issue in human resource management, 22(3), 326-336. • 2014
Counselling and Psychotherapy: Is there any difference?
Authors: Osagu, J., & Omolayo, B. O.
Ife PsychologIA: Psychotherapy - Unity in diversity, 21(3), 167-171. • 2013
Influence of job demand and employment status on marital conflict and marital satisfaction among women in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Falegan, T., & Ajila, C.K.
Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Science, 1(1), 1-11. • 2013
Attitude of university undergraduate students towards physical activity and fitness exercise in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Olawa, D. B., & Omole, C. O.
Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(3), 230-237. • 2013
Influence of mental workload on job performance.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Omole, C. O.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 3(15), 238-246. • 2013
Attitude of caregivers towards mental illness, social support and coping strategy as predictors of relapse among mental patients.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Mokuolu, B. O., Balogun, M. O., Omole, C. O., & Olawa, D. B.
American International Journal of Social Science, 2(5), 89-98. • 2013
Influence of job satisfaction and organization work climate on job performance.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Owolabi, A. B., Omole, C. O., & Ekundayo, D. K.
Scottish Journal of Arts, Social Sciences and Scientific Studies, 10(1), 39-50. • 2013
Influence of exposure to facebook on self-esteem.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Balogun, S. K., & Omole, C. O.
European Scientific Journal, 9(11), 148-159. • 2013
The psychological effect of graduate unemployment on criminal intentions in Nigeria.
Authors: Mokuolu, B. O., & Omolayo, B. O.
African Journal of Social Policy and Administration, 5(1), 116-121. • 2012
Leadership styles and organization climate as determinants of job involvement and job satisfaction of workers in tertiary institutions.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Ajila, C. K.
Business and Management Research, 1(3), 28-36. • 2012
Influence of workers’ attitude towards time and work on perceived job performance in private and public sectors.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Oluwafemi, A. A.
Journal of Management and Strategy, 3(3), 2-10. • 2012
Open publicationEffect of gender and status on job stress among police officers inEkiti State of Nigeria.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Bangladesh e-Journal of Sociology, 9(1), 38-42. • 2012
Effect of re-engineering in banks on employees’ perception of job security.
Authors: Owolabi, A. B., & Omolayo, B. O.
Journal of Management and Strategy, 2(4), 95-100. • 2011
Open publicationSocial identity and interpersonal relationship among Nigerian youths. In NnamdiEkeanyanwu&ChineduOkeke (Eds.)
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Indigenous societies and cultural globalization in the 21st century: Is global village truly real? Saarbrcken: VDMVerlag, 392-402. • 2010
Issues in the teaching of Psychology in University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. In Sherri McCarthy, Victor Karandashev, Michael Stevens, Andrew Thatcher,Jas Jaafar, Kate Moore, Annie Trapp, & Charles Brewer (Eds.)
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Teaching psychology around the world, Vol. 2. London: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 131-139. • 2009
Self-esteem and self-motivational needs of disabled and non disabled: A comparative analysis.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Journal of Alternative perspectives in the Social Sciences,1(2), 449-458. • 2009
Pension system and the new pension policy. In KunleAjayi (Ed.)
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Public administration and public policy analysis in Nigeria. Abuja: Panaf Press, 253-259. • 2008
Influence of perceived job tension on stress reaction among hospital and university workers in Nigeria.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Mokuolu, B. O.
Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 43(3), 353-358. • 2008
Open publicationInfluence of mentoring and organization politics on career development: A case study of workers in South-Western Nigeria.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Obe, F.
Ghana Journal of Development Studies, 5(2), 71-81. • 2008
Open publicationThe relevance of election to democratic development. In Femi Omotoso (Ed.)
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Readings in Political Behaviour. Ibadan: Johnmof Printers, 118-127. • 2007
Effect of leadership style on job-related tension and psychologicalsense of community in work organizations: A case study of four organizations in LagosState, Nigeria.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Bangladesh e-Journal of Sociology, 4(2), 30-37. • 2007
Monetary reward: A predictor of employees’ commitment to medium scale organizations in Nigeria.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Owolabi, A. B.
Bangladesh e-Journal of Sociology, 4(1), 42-48. • 2007
National identity and quest for national unity.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Essays on Nigerian Peoples, Culture and Politics. Abuja: Panaf Press, 72-79. • 2006
Entrepreneurship in theory and practice.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Introduction to entrepreneurship development in Nigeria. Ado-Ekiti: University of Ado-Ekiti Press, 12-20. • 2006
Influence of psychological sense community on satisfaction and commitment of Nigeria industrial workers.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Ajayi S. O.
Nigerian Journal of Management Research, 2,104-112. • 2006
Basic mathematical concepts in Social Sciences.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Ogunsakin, S.
Mathematical concepts in the Social Sciences. Ibadan: Johnmof Printers, 1-5. • 2005
Leadership and citizenship development in Nigeria
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Citizenship education and governmental process. Ibadan:Johnmof Printers, 37-53. • 2005
Sources and methods of statistical data collection.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Social statistics and data processing. Abuja: Panaf Press, 13-20. • 2005
Psychology of human being at work: An Introduction
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Book Publication, Akure: Adeyemo Publishers.191 pages. • 2005
Strained relationship: The citizen and the state, and the process of rectification.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
The Nigerian state and the dilemma of citizenship:Issues and challenges. Lagos: Valenmake Trust, 108-121. • 2005
Knowledge and attitude of Nigerian workers toward HIV/AIDS: A case study of South-Western Nigeria.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
The Nigerian Academic Forum, 8(2), 1-5. • 2005
Political power as a factor influencing corruption in Nigeria.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Mokuolu, B. O.
Ife Social Science Review, 90-97. • 2005
Influence of gender on advancement into managerial positions in Nigerian manufacturing organizations.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Mokuolu B. O.
Journal of Social and Policy Issues, 2(1), 1-4. • 2005
HIV/AIDS: The implication for development.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Issues in citizenship education for development. Ibadan: Johnmof Printers, 98-104. • 2004
Psychological well-being of unemployed university graduates in Nigeria.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
International Journal of Social and Policy Issues, 2(1&2), 196-202. • 2004
Effect of delayed marriage on the psychological well-being of single ladies.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Mokuolu, B. O.
The Nigerian Journal of the Social Sciences, 3(1), 168-174. • 2004
Influence of parental separation on the moral attitude of adolescents in Ekiti State.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Adebayo, S. O.
Journal of Education, 3, 83-90. • 2003
Knowledge, attitude and behaviour of Nigerianyouths towards HIV/AIDS.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Mokuolu, B. O.
African Journal of Social and Policy Studies, 2(1&2), 104-107. • 2002
Communication as a predictor of workers performance in Nigerian organizations.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Journal of Psychological Studies, 3(1), 15–24. • 2002
Influence of sex and home background on criminal behaviour of adolescents.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Nigerian Journal of Counseling and Applied Psychology, 1(1), 177-183. • 2002
Effect of divorce on the domestic behaviour of adolescents.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Journal of Education, 2(1), 46-49. • 2001
Gender as a determinant of advancement into managerial positions in Nigerian business organizations.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Review of Business and Finance, 3(1), 18–21. • 2001
Adolescents’ attitude and awareness of AIDS in distressed and non-distressed neighbourhoods.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Nigerian Journal of Social and Educational Research, 3(1), 1-5. • 2000
Reward structure: A predictor of employee’s turnover and absenteeism in Nigerian financial organizations.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
Nigerian Journal of Banking and Financial Issue 3(1), 121-125. • 2000
Domestic behaviour of rural and urban adolescents in Nigeria.
Authors: Omolayo, B. O.
African Journal of Social and Policy Studies, 1(1), 101-105. • 2000
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