Biography

Prof. Benjamin Oluwabunmi Omolayo

Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria

Full Professor


Email: benjamin.omolayo@fuoye.edu.ng


Qualifications

2004 Ph.D., University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

1996 M.A., University of Lagos, Nigeria

1991 B.A., University of Ibadan, Nigeria


Publications (Selected)

    Chapters in Books:
  1. Olawa, D.B. & Omolayo, B.O. (2019). Referencing in Psychological Research. In Benjamin O. Omolayo (Ed.) Fundamentals of Psychological Research. Ado-Ekiti: Ekiti State University Press, Nigeria, 181-196.
  2. Ayodele, I.O. & Omolayo, B.O. (2018). Enhancing educational development and improvement of Nigerian schools through Educational Psychologist. In Donatus O. Owuamanam (Ed.) Educational Perspectives. Ado-Ekiti: Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Nigeria, 115-120.
  3. Omolayo, B.O. (2010). Social identity and interpersonal relationship among Nigerian youths. In Nnamdi Ekeanyanwu & Chinedu Okeke (Eds.) Indigenous societies and cultural globalization in the 21st century: Is global village truly real? Saarbrcken: VDM Verlag, Germany, 392-402.
  4. Omolayo, B.O. (2009). 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.) Teaching psychology around the world, Vol. 2. United Kingdom: Cambridge scholars publishing, 131-139.
  5. Omolayo, B.O. (2008). Pension system and the new pension policy. In Kunle Ajayi (Ed.) Public administration and public policy analysis in Nigeria. Abuja, Nigeria: Panaf Press, 253-259.
  6. Omolayo, B.O. (2007). Psychology and managerial development in Nigeria. In D.C. Uguru-Okorie (Ed.) Reading in Psychology (Series 1).Ado-Ekiti: Department of Psychology, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, 193-204.
  7. Omolayo, B.O. (2007). Manpower training and development in the workplace. In D.C.Uguru-Okorie (Ed.) Readings in Psychology (Series 1).Ado-Ekiti: Department of Psychology, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, 244-257.
  8. Omolayo, B.O. (2007). The relevance of election to democratic development. In Femi Omotoso (Ed.) Readings in Political Behaviour. Ado-Ekiti: University of Ado-Ekiti Press, Nigeria, 118-127.
  9. Omolayo, B.O. (2006). National identity and quest for national unity. In A.A. Agagu and Femi Omotoso (Eds.) Essays on Nigerian Peoples, Culture and Politics. Ado-Ekiti: General Studies Unit, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, 72-79.
  10. Omolayo, B.O. (2006). Entrepreneurship in theory and practice. In M.F. Alonge, Femi Omotoso, T.K.O. Aluko, O.I. Awe and Gbenga Adaramola (Eds.) Introduction to entrepreneurship development in Nigeria. Ado-Ekiti: University of Ado-Ekiti Press, Nigeria, 12-20.
  11. Omolayo, B.O. & Ogunsakin, S. (2005): Basic mathematical concepts in Social Sciences. In Dipo Kolawole (Ed.) Mathematical concepts in the Social Sciences. Ado-Ekiti: Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, 1-5.
  12. Omolayo, B.O. (2005): Leadership and citizenship development in Nigeria. In A.A. Agagu & Femi Omotoso (Eds.) Citizenship education and governmental process. Ado-Ekiti: General Studies Unit, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, 37-53.
  13. Omolayo, B.O. (2005): Sources and methods of statistical data collection. In Dipo Kolawole (Ed.) Social statistics and data processing. Ado-Ekiti: Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, 13-20.
  14. Omolayo, B.O. (2005): Strained relationship: The citizen and the state, and the process of rectification. In A.A. Agagu (Ed.) The Nigerian state and the dilemma of citizenship: Issues and challenges. Lagos, Nigeria: Policy development and consultation Ltd., 108-121.
  15. Omolayo, B.O. (2004): HIV/AIDS: The implication for development. In A.A. Agagu and Femi Omotoso (Eds.) Issues in citizenship education for development, Ado-Ekiti: General Studies Unit, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, 98-104.
    16. Journal Publications:
  16. Olawa, D.B, Omolayo, B.O. & Azikiwe, J.C. (2021). Gender information on loneliness and family and nonfamily support among older adults: The confounding role of widowhood. Journal of Women and Aging, 33(3), 268-287. United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.1080/08952841.2019.1690370
  17. Ebunoluwa T. Iyiola, Judith C. Azikiwe, & Benjamin O. Omolayo (2021). Undergraduates self-regulated learning: the place of social media addiction and learning strategies. Indonesian Journal of Curriculum and Educational Technology Studies, 9(1). Department of Curriculum and Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia. https://doi.org/10.15294/ijcets.v9i1.43726
  18. Ogunmoroti, O. A., Omolayo, B. O., Akinyemi, E. O., & Olawa, B. D. (2020). Utilization of designated market points among street traders: The role of illiteracy, turnover rate and poverty mentality. Gender and Behaviour, 18(3), 16377-16387. Ife Centre for Psychological Studies/Services, Nigeria.
  19. Benjamin Omolayo, Michael Auta, Elizabeth Akinyemi, & Uba Dennis (2020): Knowledge and Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Teachers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. African Journal of Teacher Education, 9(2), 43-61. https://doi.org/10.21083/ajote.v9i2.6240. A Journal of Spread Corporation, Canada.
  20. Adebiyi, T., Omolayo, B.O., Akinkuotu, F., & Akinyemi, E.O. (2020). Perceived socio-demographic factors predicting affective commitment and turnover intent of employees in insurance organizations. Gender and Behaviour, 18(2), 15487-15494. Ife Centre for Psychological Studies/Services, Nigeria.
  21. Olawa, D.B, Adebayo, S.O., Mokuolu, B.O., Umeh, C.S. & Omolayo, B.O. (2020). Physical health burdens and emotional distress in later life: The mediating effects of self-rated health. Aging & Mental Health, 24(1), 15-21, United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2018.1506748
  22. Omolayo, B.O., Akinyemi, E.O. & Lawal, A. (2018). Influence of perceived socio-demographic variables on job performance. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 6(8), 249-252, India.
  23. Omolayo, B.O., Awe, P.B., Akinyemi, E.O. & Balogun, M.O. (2018): Dating status and sociability as predictors of academic performance among university students. Archives of Business Research, 6(4), 18-30. Society for Science and Education, United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.14738/abr.64.3175
  24. Akinyemi, E.O, Ogunleye, A.J., Olatunji, S.O., Adeniyi, Y.C. & Omolayo, B.O. (2017): Nurses and Community health workers’ awareness and practices regarding child and adolescent mental health in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 22(3:1), 37-45. International Organization of Scientific Research, United States. https://doi.org/10.9790/0837-2203013745
  25. Balogun, M.O. & Omolayo, B.O. (2017): Influence of religious orientation, paranormal belief and ‘it can’t be me syndrome’ on attitude towards mental illness. Ekpoma Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 6(1), 65-73. Department of Psychology, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.
  26. Yusuf, N.F., Omolayo, B.O. & Azikiwe, J.C. (2016): Influence of gender, work environment, length of service and age on academic staff attitude to work. People: International Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1), 1481-1489. Global Research and Development Services, United Kingdom.
  27. Omowaye, O., Olagundoye, H.O., Balogun, M. & Omolayo, B.O. (2015): Perception of undergraduate students on peer pressure, environment, gender and self-esteem towards virginity. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences. 5(22), 93-96. International Knowledge Sharing Platform, United Kingdom.
  28. Okoli, K.I. & Omolayo, B.O. (2015): Influence of job dissatisfaction and low organizational support on fraudulent intent among bank workers. Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 3(6), 472-476. Asian Academic Research Associates, India.
  29. Omolayo, B.O., Eze, F. & Balogun, M.O. (2015): Influence of weight stigma consciousness and perceived physical appearance on eating disorders. Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary. 1(31), 380-388. Asian Academic Research Associates, India.
  30. Dung J.E., & Omolayo, B.O. (2014): The psychosocial impact of mentoring on sustainable empowerment. Ife Psychologia: Mentoring- A key issue in human resource management, 22(3), 326-336. Ife Centre for Psychological Studies, Nigeria.
  31. Omolayo, B.O., Balogun, S.K. & Omole, C.O. (2013): Influence of exposure to facebook on self-esteem. European Scientific Journal, 9(11), 148-159. European Scientific Institute, London, United Kingdom.


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