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Olayemi Zainab Oduola

Olayemi Zainab Oduola

Sub-Dean Students' Affairs
Administration / General Studies (GNS)
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Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. University of lbadan, 2021

Research Interests

Olayemi Zainab Oduola, a native of Ibadan, is a seasoned expert in the field of counselling. She earned her first Degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, and her M.Ed. in Remedial & Reformatory Psychology from the University of Ibadan. She is a Certified member of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON); a member of the International Association for Counselling (IAC), Affiliate member of the International Association of Counsellors & Therapists (IACT). She lectures at the Federal University of Health Sciences, lla Orangun, Osun State, and was a former Principal at Front Model School, Ibadan, Nigeria. She holds a doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology. Her research works, particularly in Positive Psychology and Adolescence Psychology, have further solidified her expertise. Her research interests are counselling psychology, career counselling, school counselling, remedial/reformatory psychology, positive psychology and adolescent psychology. She is a teen coach and youth-friendly.

Teaching & Administrative Roles

i. PSY102 Introduction to Child's Psychology
ii. GNS 223 French for Specific Purposes
iii. GNS 224 French for Specific Purposes.
iv. PSY 221 Introduction to Psychology
v. PSY 205: Developmental Psychology

2. Sub-Dean Students' Affairs

Memberships & Certifications

Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON)
(i) Member, Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) 2014
(ii) International Association for Counselling (IAC) 2015
(iii) Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) 2022
(iv) Member, Positive Psychology Association of Nigeria. 2023
(v) Member, Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria(APROCON) 2023

Publications & Research Papers

  • Ogunwuyi, B.O.; Oduola, O.Z; and Adediran, I.A. (2024) Investigation of Socio-Demographic Factors on Mental Health of Women in Ibadan Metropolis. NIU Journal of Social Sciences, [S.l.], v. 10, n. 2, p. 305-310, June 2024. ISSN 3007-1690.
  • (iii) Oduola, O. Z & Adediran, I.A. (2023). Impact of Positive Psychotherapy on Police Trainees’ Prosocial Behaviour.The IUP Journal of Soft Skills.17(2),5-19.
  • (ii) Ishola, S.A., Jimoh, A.M., Raji, N.A., Fowowe-Ogunmilugba, B.J., Oduola, O.Z.& Adewuyi, H.O., (2023) Emotional Intelligence, Job Satisfaction, Reward System and Organizational Commitment among Workers in Nigeria. ASEAN Journal of Economic and Economic Education 3(1), 45-60
  • (iv) Muraina K. O, Ojonugwa D. S, Oladele O. Oduola, O. Z. (2023). Effects of flipped classroom teaching strategy on pupils’ motivation and achievement in numeracy in nursery schools in Abuja, Nigeria. International Research Journal of Science, Technology, Education and Management. 3(3) 3(3), 56- 63.
  • (v) Aremu, A. O. & Oduola, O. Z. (2014). Public Perception and job performance: Nexus analytical evidence from Nigeria Police. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research. 2(8), 114–132.