Department of Psychology

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The Department of Psychology is one of the seven 7 departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences established solely for the production of competent individuals who are adequately grounded in psychological concepts, theories and the methodology required to analyse and proffer solutions to sound and psychological problems at local, national and international levels.

Vision

To train students in the science and understanding of human behaviour and the application of psychological principles, knowledge and concepts to the various underlying individual and societal realities and processes that determine and shape human behaviour in society and channel the same to national development. 

Academic Programmes

The Department of Psychology offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes dedicated to developing a solid foundation for a career in professional psychology, granting students the opportunity for increased self-understanding and insights into behaviour. Additionally, the department assists students in developing the ability to carry out independent investigations in psychology and problems related to psychology while contributing to basic and applied knowledge in psychology.

Research Areas

Research in the Department spans areas such as:

  1. Mental Health and Well-being
  2. Emotional Intelligence
  3. Leadership and Employees’ Compliance
  4. Resilience and Social Support
  5. Mental Health and Sustainable Development
  6. Commitment and Job Satisfaction
  7. Emotional Abuse
  8. Aggression
  9. Social Media influences

Facilities for Student Training

The Department is adequately equipped with the required physical facilities to support teaching and research activities:

  1. Lecture Halls and Classrooms: conducive space for interactive teaching
  2. Teaching and Psychological Laboratory: Physiological and Clinical Laboratory
  3. Seminar Room
  4. Students’ Reading Room

Departmental Organogram

Dr Ekong Akpan ESSIEN

essien.ekong@agoiwoye.edu.ng
Orcid ID: https//orcid.org/0000-0003-1655-5775
Google scholar citation:156; h index: 6; i10- index: 4
+2348037228069

Dr Ekong Akpan ESSIEN is an Associate Professor and researcher in Psychology, with expertise in Industrial/Organisational, Organisational Behaviour and Change and also a Member of the Nigerian Psychological Association (NAOP)

His research aims at determining causes associated with organisational leadership, employee turnover and turnover intentions and how these issues can be reduced to the barest minimum for an institution, organisation or enterprise to remain sustainable and productive. He has more than thirty-two publications in both national and international journals, coupled with an immense contribution to knowledge through consistent teaching and mentoring in addition to collaborations with other researchers within and outside a discipline.

Dr Essien is highly interested in conducting research in the areas of leadership, workers’ compliance, change and communication in organisations. More importantly, assessing employers and employees’ resilience and satisfaction in a de-motivational economy and developing strategies to enable these stakeholders to cope in these economies.

As the Acting Head of the Psychology Department, he coordinates all academic and administrative functions, develop curriculum, provides leadership to both academic and non-academic staff and mentors the students. He is responsible to the University Senate through the Dean of the Faculty. Dr Essien prioritises unity and commitment to academic culture, upholding good conduct, equity and academic excellence within the Department. His target is to reposition the Department and make it visible and accessible to persons intending to collaborate in research or seeking psychological help and or counsel.

Recent Publications

  1. . Abang, S. O., Essien, E. A., Uko, S.U., Ajayi, F. O. & Odunekan, A. E. (2021). COVID-19 Protest Movement and its Aftermath Effect on the Nigerian State. Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law (JOPALL), Issue 19, 7-18. Alexandru loan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania.
  2. . Abang, S. O., Essien, E. A., Okeyimi, M. O. & Ajayi, O. O. (2021). Armed Conflicts and the Challenges Faced by Nigerian Troops in Peace Missions. ReSciLac Revue Pluridisciplinaire, Juin, 1(13), 150-162. Faculte’de Lettres, Langues, Art et Communication, Universite d’ Abomey- Calavi, Republic of Benin. ISSN:1840-8001
  3. Essien, E. A., Ogunola, A. A., Oladiyan, D. A. & Essien, A. E. (2021). Perceived Correctional Officers’ Power Sources and Compliance among Correctional Facility Inmates in Osun State, Nigeria. KIU Journal of Social Sciences, 7(3), 239-250. College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Kampala International University, Uganda.
  4. Okuneye, B. A., Abang, S. O., Essien, E. A. & Arikewuyo, K. Abidemi (2021). Effect of Economic and Political Factors on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises’ Growth in Nigeria. Agogo African ournal of Humanities, 10, 7-15. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State Nigeria.
  5. . Lawal, A. M., Alhassan, E. O., Mogaji, H. O., Odoh, I. M. & Essien. E. A. (2022). Differential Effect of Gender, Marital Status, Religion, Ethnicity, Education and Employment Status on Mental Health during COVID-19 Lockdown in Nigeria. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 27(1), 1-12, DOI: 10:1080/13548506,2020,1865548. Taylor & Francis, United Kingdom.
  6. . Essien, E. A., Essien, A. E., Ogunola, A. A., Gege, A. B., Adeyemo, S. O. & Olayinka-Aliu, D. A. (2022). Influence of Students’ Perception of Lecturers’ Power Sources on compliance in a Selected Nigerian University. Sri Lanka Journal of Economics, Statistics, and Information Management, 1(1), 69-84. Social Sciences and Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
  7. Essien, E. A., Abang, S. O., Okuneye, B. & Essien, A. E. (2022). Influence of Gender and Perceived Locus of Control on Performance among Employees of Commercial Banks in Ogun State, Nigeria. ReSciLac Revue Pluridisciplinaire, Juin, 1(15), 284-298. Faculte’de Lettres, Langues, Art et Communication. Universite d’ Abomey-Calavi. Republic of Benin. ISSN:1840-8001
  8. Essien, E. A., Ariyo, O. O., Olayinka-Aliu, D. A. & Essien, A. E. (2023). Perceived Organisational Politics and University Lecturers’ Demographics Influences on Turnover Intentions. KIU Journal of Social Sciences, 9(1), 151-161, March. College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Kampala International University, Uganda.
  9. . Essien, E. A. (2023). Perceived Heads of Departments’ Power Sources, Subjective Professional Distance and Work-Related Compliance among Private and Public University Lecturers in Nigeria. KIU Interdisciplinary Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 4(1), 152-171, April. Kampala International University, Uganda.
  10. Abang S. O. & Essien, E. A. (2023). Ethnic Clashes and Sustainable Peaceful Co-existence in Sagamu Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Green University Review oof Social Sciences.09(02),1-16. Green University of Bangladesh.
  11. Adebisi, O. D., Addah T. T., Essien, E. A. & Ogunsemi (2024). The Moderating Effect of Social Support and Gender on the Relationship between Environmental Justice Perceptions, Environmental Engagement, and Well-Being among Residents of Ota. Open Journal of Social Siences.12(12):548-578 DOI: 10.4236/jss.2024.1212036
  12. Essien, E. A. & Essien, A. E. (2024). Power, Politics and Influence in Organizations. In Bamisaye, O. & Abang, S. O. (Eds.). A Publication of the Department of Political Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-iwoye. Nigeria.
  13. Essien, E. A. & Essien, A. E. (2024). Groups and Teams in Organizations. In Bamisaye, Olajire. & Abang, Sunday O. (Eds.). A Publication of the Department of Political Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-iwoye. Nigeria.

Academic Staff

Professor Ajibola Olusoga OGUNYEMI- Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. ogunyemi.ajibola@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0001-9969-4556: Google Scholar Citation: 255; h-index: 7; i10-index: 6 (+2348055301472) Office Location: Faculty Building Rm. 01
Dr. Abiodun Adekunle OGUNOLA- Senior Lecturer Industrial/Organisational Psychology. ogunola.abiodun@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0001-6120-2026 Google Scholar Citation: 318; h-index-8; i10-index-7 (+2347032329181 +2348099334747) Office Location: Raji Rasheed Building Rm 09
Dr. Stephen Ishola BABATUNDE- Clinical Psychology. babatunde.stephen@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0009-0008-7655-1059 Google Scholar Citation: 40; h-index-5; i10 index-4 (+2348038579822) Office Location: Raji Rasheed Building Rm 01
Dr. Davis Ifeanyi EGWUONWU – Social Psychology. egwuonwu.davis@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0002-2718-3287 Google Scholar Citation: 5; h-index-2;i10 index 2 (+2348133498424) Office Location: Raji Rasheed Building Rm 03
Dr. Tamuno -Opubo Temple ADDAH- Clinical Psychology. tamuno.addah@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0002-8199-0493 Google Scholar Citation: 14; h-index-3; i10-index-0 (+2348030773809) Office Location: Raji Rasheed Building Rm 02. 

Contact Information

  • Address: Raji Rasheed Building, Office R00m 07, Department of Psychology, Main Campus.
  • Email: psy@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
  • Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Department Courses

Undergraduate
  1. B.Sc. Psychology

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