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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile

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

DegreeInstitutionYear
Ph.DFederal University Oye-Ekiti2026
M.scNational Research University, Moscow, Russia2023
Ms.cFederal University Oye-Ekiti2024
Bs.cUniversity of Ibadan2017

Scholarship

Russia Government Scholarship Β· 2021

National Research University, Moscow, Russia

Paper Presentation - Local

Stress, Knowledge of Illness, Time, and Financial Barriers) Influencing the Burden Among Caregivers Of Persons With Chronic Illness At FMC Abeokuta Β· 2025

Faculty of Social Sciences Conference, Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Effect of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Pregnancy outcomes and Cognitive Development in Albino Rat Offspring Β· 2026

Faculty of Social Science Conference, Federal University Oye- Ekiti

" I Feel Less of Myself. A qualitative Exploration of Perceived Pregnancy Related Stress, Anxiety, and Depression among Pregnant Women in Ekiti State,Nigeria Β· 2026

Faculty of Social Science Conference, Federal University Oye- Ekiti

Course Teaching

PSY 301 Β· FIRST SEMESTER

STATISTICAL METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY

PSY 302 Β· SECOND

STATISTICAL METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY II

PSY 307 Β· FIRST SEMESTER

SENSATION AND PERCEPTION

PSY 204 Β· FIRST SEMESTER

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 publication

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 β€’ 2026

Open publication

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 β€’ 2025

Open publication

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 β€’ 2025

Open publication

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 β€’ 2025

Open publication

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) β€’ 2025

Open publication

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) β€’ 2025

Open publication

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) β€’ 2024

Open publication

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 β€’ 2024

Open publication

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 β€’ 2024

Open publication

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 β€’ 2024

Open publication

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 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 publication

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 β€’ 2020

Open publication

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