National Research University, Moscow, Russia
Mr. Sikirulai Alausa Sulaiman
Assistant Lecturer
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science
Area of Specialization: Clinical and Social Psychology
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Scholarship
Paper Presentation - Local
Faculty of Social Sciences Conference, Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Faculty of Social Science Conference, Federal University Oye- Ekiti
Faculty of Social Science Conference, Federal University Oye- Ekiti
Course Teaching
STATISTICAL METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
STATISTICAL METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY II
SENSATION AND PERCEPTION
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Selected Publications
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) β’ 2026
Open publication"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. β’ 2026
Open publicationExtravagant 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 β’ 2026
Open publicationSocial 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 β’ 2025
Open publicationDrug 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 β’ 2025
Open publicationJOB 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 β’ 2025
Open publicationSOCIO-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) β’ 2025
Open publicationEFFICACY 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) β’ 2025
Open publicationThe 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) β’ 2024
Open publicationMediating 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 β’ 2024
Open publicationPersonality 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 β’ 2024
Open publicationMultidimensional 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 β’ 2024
Open publicationThe 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 β’ 2024
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 β’ 2024
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) β’ 2021
Open publicationInfluence 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 β’ 2020
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