This curriculum vitae summarizes the educational and professional qualifications of Sulaiman Olanrewaju Adebayo. It lists his position as a Reader (Associate Professor) in the Department of Psychology at Ekiti State University in Nigeria. It provides details of his academic qualifications including a Ph.D. in Psychology from University of Ado-Ekiti and research interests in areas like paranormal beliefs, personality factors, and academic cheating. It also outlines his extensive teaching experience, research supervision, publications in books and journals, and membership in professional societies.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
1. Name: ADEBAYO, Sulaiman Olanrewaju
2. Nationality: Nigerian
3. Marital Status: Married
4. University Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti.
5. Faculty: The Social Sciences
6. Department: Psychology
7. Present Position: Reader (Associate Professor)
8. Present Salary: CONUASS 6, Step 10
9. E-mail Address: lanryadd@yahoo.com
boliatepa2008@yahoo.com
sadebayo@unad.edu.ng
10. Mobile phone: +2348033865790
11. QUALIFICATIONS
(a) Academic Qualification
University Degree Class (if any) Institution Date of Award
Ph.D Psychology - University of Ado-Ekiti, 2004
Nigeria.
M.Sc Psychology - University of Lagos 1986
B.Sc Psychology Second Class Upper University of Lagos. 1983
Division
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2. Membership of Professional Societies
Qualification Awarding Body/ Society Date of Award
Full Member (MAPA) American Psychological Association. Jan. 2010
Full Member (MNPA) Nigerian Psychological Association. Oct. 1988
Full Member (MNIM) Nigerian Institute of Management. 27th January,
2005
Graduate Member (IPM) Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria. 20th July, 2001
Full Member (MIRDI) International Research and Development 2nd October,
Institute. 2009
Member (MSCCN) Social Science Council of Nigeria. October, 1988
Member (MEBAN) Environment and Behavour Association of 1988
Nigeria.
12. EXPERIENCE
(a) University Teaching Experience
Institution Designation Area of Courses date
Specialisation Taught
University of Ado-Ekiti, Assistant Social Psychology Psy 201 1988-1991
Nigeria. Lecturer Psy 203
Psy 400
Psy 305
Psy 102
Psy 202
University of Ado-Ekiti, Lecturer II Social Psychology Psy 201 1991-1994
Nigeria. Psy 203
Psy 305
Psy 400
Psy 102
Psy 202
University of Ado-Ekiti, Lecturer I Social Psychology Psy 201 1994-1998
Nigeria. Psy 305
Psy 307
Psy 400
Psy 407
Psy 102
Psy 202
Psy 414
Psy 704
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3. Psy 774
Fss 002
University of Ado-Ekiti, Senior Social Psychology Psy 101 1998-2004
Nigeria. Lecturer and Organisation Psy 201
behaviour Psy 305
Psy 307
Psy 400
Psy 407
Psy 216
Psy 414
Psy 416
Fss 002
University of Ado-Ekiti, Reader Social Psychology Psy 101 2004- till
Nigeria. and Organisation Psy 201 date.
behaviour Psy 305
Psy 307
Psy 407
Psy 216
Psy 400
Psy 414
Psy 416
Psy 851
Psy 753
Psy 700
Psy 702
Psy 708
Psy 704
Psy 800
Psy 852
Psy 872
Psy 754
University of Jos, Nigeria. Reader on Social Psychology Psy 217 2008/2009
Sabbatical and Organisation Psy 317
behaviour Psy 423
Psy 700
Psy 713
Psy 712
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4. (b) Courses taught during the current academic session only
i. Psy 101 - Introduction to Psychology
ii. Psy 201 - Social Psychology I
iii. Psy 305 - Social Psychology II
iv. Psy 307 - Sensation and Perception
v. Psy 407 - Social Perception
vi. Psy 216 - Psychology of Ethnic Group and Ethnic
Group Relations.
vii. Psy 414 - Evironmental Psychology.
viii. Psy 416 - Psychology of Social Change.
ix. Psy 704 -
x. Psy 774 -
xi. Psy 700 - M.Sc Thesis Supervison.
xii. Psy 800 - Ph.D Thesis Supervison.
xiii. Psy 702 -
xiv. Psy 754 -
xv. Psy 852 -
(c) Number of post graduate students under my current supervision at M.Sc level: Five
(d) Number of post graduate students under my current supervision at Ph.D level: Three
(e) Number of doctoral students supervised to completion: Two.
13. RESEARCH
(a) Research in Progress (Brief description of research project being undertaken, if any):
Title: Paranormal beliefs and Personality Factors Among Undergraduate Students.
Description: The study aimed at inverstigating personality and Social factors that may influence
undergraduates’ students beliefs in paranormal phenomena like witchcraft, extra sensory perception
and phi phenomena. Using the paranormal belief Questionaire, and the big five personality inventory
and some measures of demographic variables some undergraduate students were sampled. Data
would be analysed using pearson’s , correlation ANOVA and scheffe statistics. Discussion will be
based on findings of the present study and the state of findings in the extant literature.
(b) Research completed but not yet published:
i. Influence of gender and self esteem on the organisational commitment of Civil Servants in
Ekiti State, Nigeria.
ii. Psychological factors influencing corrupt behaviour of public servants in Ekiti State.
iii. Motivation and Result: defition and analycal linkage.
14. PUBLICATIONS
(a) Thesis/ Dissertation
i. Influence of religion and personality on moral reasoning among five selected occupational
groups in South Western Nigeria. Unpublished Ph.D Thesis, University of Ado-Ekiti,
Nigeria.
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5. ii. Attitude of some Nigerian Workers towards embezzlelent. Unpublished M.Sc dissertation,
University of Lagos, 1986.
iii. English versus traditional mode of dress: basis for impression formation. Unpublished
B.Sc project, University of Lagos.
(b) Books / Monographs:
1. Adebayo, S. O. (2001). Social psychology of ethnic group relations. Lagos: Psychomotor
Communication
2. Adebayo, S. O. (2001). Perception. Ado-Ekiti: Kaycee Publisher.
3. Adebayo, S. O. (2011). Moral Reasoning of Nigerians. Germany: Lambert Publishers.
i. Edited Books: Nil
ii. Chapter in Books:
4. Adebayo, S. O. (2002). Triangular model of examination malpractices or academic
cheating. In D. C. Uguru-Okorie (ed) Re-engineering higher education in Nigeria,133-
152. Ado-Ekiti; Petoa Education Publishers.
5. Adebayo, S. O. and Owolabi, A. B. (2005). Is globalized psychology needed in Africa? In
Olu-Olu Olufayo (ed) Perspective on globalization and African Development, 105-116.
Lagos: Bolabay Publishers.
6. Adebayo, S. O. (2007). Peace and Conflict resolution: an introductory note: In (M. F.
Alonge (ed) Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies: The Nigerian Perspective, 1-14.
Ado-Ekiti: The University of Ado-Ekiti Press.
7. Adebayo, S. O. (2007). Physiological and Psychological significance of Nigerian building
materials. In D. C. Uguru-Okorie (ed) Readings in Psychology (Series 1) 130-138, Ado-
Ekiti: Department of Psychology, University of ado-Ekiti.
iii. Articles in Conference Proceedings: Nil
iv. Articles that have already appeared in learned journals
8. Adebayo, S. O. (1991). Effects of sex and type of dilemma on moral decisions and ethical
consideration. Nigerian Journals of Psychology 8(1), 39-43 (Nigeria Psychological
Association).
9. Adebayo, S. O. (1991). On the credibility of the communicator: attitudes of some
Nigerians towards MAMSER. Nigerian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. 1(1),
15-22 .
10. Adelola, I. O. A. & Adebayo, S. O. (1991). Societal attitudes towards prisoners: a
preliminary study in Ado-Ekiti. Journal of Issues in Social Science, 61-66.
11. Adebayo, S. O. (1993). Housing design as a determinant of occupants’ expressed
satisfaction and level of social interaction: A study of Ipaja housing projects. Nigerian
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6. Journal of Basic and Applied Psychology, 3(1), 30-36. (Department of Psychology,
University of Jos).
12. Adebayo, S. O. & Ikuomola, I. I. (1994). Moral reasoning of some Nigerians on
environmental pollution. African Journal for the Psychological study of social issues, 1(2),
424-256. (Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan).
13. Adebayo, S. O. & Adelola, I.O.A. (1995). Moral decision and ethical considerations of
criminals and normals. The Nigerian Journals of Social Sciences and Humanities. 3(1&2),
180-190.
14. Adebayo, S. O. (1990). A study of relationship between religion and moral ethics. Journal
for the Advancement of African & Blacks in the Diaspora, I(1), 29-43.
15. Adebayo, S. O. & Ipinmoye, T. A. (1997).. Effects of propinquity and attitude similarity
on friendship and marital choice among Nigerian undergraduates, Journal of
Psychological Studies, 1(1), 31-37.
16. Adebayo S. O. (1997). Are women more environment- centred than men? Journal of
Health and social Issues, 1(2), 65-73. Department of Sociology, (University of Ado-Ekiti).
17. Adebayo, S. O. (1997). Motivation and human relations in Local Government Revenue
Generation: a theoretical exploration. The Nigerian Journal of Political Behaviour; 1(1),
82-94.
18. Adebayo, S. O. (1998). Moral reasoning among Muslims and Christians, Journal of
Psychological Studies, 2(1), 21-35. (Department of Psychology, University of Ado-Ekiti).
19. Adebayo, S. O. (1998). Moral reasoning of Ado-Ekiti residents on environmental
pollution. International Journal of environment and Development, 2(1), 21-24. (Federal
University of Technology, Akure).
20. Adebayo, S. O. & Olufayo, Olu-Olu (1998). Factors influencing fear of crime among the
elderly in two neighbourhoods in Lagos metropolis. Journal of Health and Social Issues,
2(1), 31-37.
21. Adebayo, S. O., Olofinsao, A. A. & Olufayo, Olu-Olu (1998). Effects of colour of
package and picture on package on perception of quality of blue detergent. Journal of
Health and Social Issues, 2(2), 72-77. (Department of Sociology, University of Ado-
Ekiti).
22. Olufayo, Olu-Olu and Adebayo, S. O. (1999). Gender discrimination and social
psychological wellbeing of selected female professionals in Ekiti State. World Women
International 1(1), 62-66.
23. Adebayo, S. O. (2010). Correlation between academic cheating behaviour and
achievement motivation. Nature and Science, 8 (12): 130-134.( Marsland Publisher,
U.S.A).
24. Adebayo, S. O. (2007). Psychological sense of community in four neighbourhoods in
Lagos metropolis. The Social Sciences, 2(2), 196-200. (Medwell Publishers, Pakistan).
25. Omolayo, B. O. & Adebayo, S. O. (2003) Influence of parental separation on the moral
attitude of adolescents in Ekiti State. UNAD Journal of Education, 3, 83-90. (Faculty of
Education, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria).
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7. 26. Adebayo, S. O. Owolabi, A. B. & Ojo, R. (2004). Fear of crime and psychological sense
of community in three neighbourhood of Ado-Ekiti. African Journal of Social and Policy
Studies.
27. Adebayo, S. O. (2011). Common cheating behaviour among Nigerian University students:
A case study of University of Ado-Ekiti, World Journal of Education; 1(1), 144-149.
(Canada: Sciedu Publishers).
28. Adebayo, S. O., Ogunleye, A. J. (2008). Psychology of participatory democracy and
personality profile of the Nigerian politician. Bangladesh e-Sociology 5(2) 91-104.
29. Ogunleye, A. U., Adebayo, S. O. & Abe, G. O. (2005). Sexual sensation seeking, social
norm perception and risky sexual practices among sexually active heterosexual
adolescents in Nigeria. International Journal of Social & Policy Issues. 2(2), 39-42.
30. Ogunleye, A. J. & Adebayo, S. O. (2006). Corruption and Development in Nigeria: A
psychological Perspective. Journal of Social and Policy Issues, 3(1), 76-81. .
31. Adebayo, S. O. (2007a) Gender and Moral Reasoning: a study of a Nigeria Sample.
Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences. 4(1), 14-17.
32. Adebayo, S. O. (2007b). Eyensenkian Dimensions of personality and moral reasoning: an
operationalisation of possible relationships. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 4(1), 32-
38.
33. Adebayo, S. O. & Nwabuoku, U. C. (2008). Conscientiousness and perceived
organizational support as predictors of employee absenteeism. Pakistan Journal of Social
Sciences, 3(4): 363-367.
34. Adebayo, S. O. & Ogbonna, M. I. (2008). The effect of gender and different managerial
labels on evaluation of managers. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in
Business, 2 (1), 54-66.
35. Adebayo, S. O. & Ogbonna, M. I. (2009). Think likeable managers think successful male
managers: a study of University of Jos students on an age-long stereotype. The Social
Sciences, 4(3), 240-247. (Medwell Publisher, Pakstan).
36. Adebayo, S. O. & Kutus, V. Tunde (2008). Comparative Study of state and trait anxiety
of undergraduate smokers and nonsmokers in University of Jos. Pakistan Journal of
Social Sciences, 3(5).
37. Adebayo, S. O. & Ogunleye ,A .J. (2010). Influence of family cohesion on intimate
relationship: A study of a Nigerian undergraduate sample. European Journal of Scientific
Research, 41 (4), 552-559. (Euro Journal Publisher Incorporated, Greece).
38. Adebayo, S. O. & Ezenaya , I. D. (2010). Effects of Job autonomy, task identity and
profession on burnout among health workers in Jos , Nigeria. European Journal of Social
Sciences,14 (1), 116-124. (Euro Journal Publisher Incorporated, Greece).
39. Nwabuoku, U.C. & Adebayo, S.O. ( 2010 ). Burnout, empowerment and job satisfaction
in human services: a comparative and correlational study of women. The Social Sciences,
5 (4) 276-279. (Medwell Publisher, Pakstan).
40. Ogunleye A. J & Adebayo S. O. (2010) .Influence of age, marital status and environment
on sexism in Nigeria. Bangladesh e-Journal of Sociology, 7 (1), 4-11. (Bangladesh
Sociological Society).
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8. 41. Ogunleye A. J & Adebayo S. O. (2005). HIV/AIDS and condum usage among
heterosexual University students in South Westen Nigeria. Ago-Iwoye Journal. of Social
Sciences., 1 (2), 14-21.
42. Adebayo, S.O. & Ibironke, R.Y. (2011). The effects of gender, gender role orientation and
attachment of labels on the evaluation of class leaders. New York Science Journal, 4 (2),
68-73.
43. Adebayo, S. O. & Ezeanya, I. D. (2011) Task identity and job autonomy as correlates of
burnout among doctors in Jos. Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research; 1 (7),
644-648. (Text road Publishers, U.S.A).
44. Adebayo, S. O. & Ogunsina, S. O. (2011). Influence of supervisory behaviour and job
stress on job satisfaction and turnover intention of police personnel in Ekiti State. Journal
of Management and Strategy, 2(3), 13-20. (Sciedu Publishers, Canada).
45. Adebayo, S. O. (2011). Effect of religiosity and occupation on moral reasoning: a study
of Nigerian adult sample. British Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 3(2), 253-264.
46. Adebayo, S. O. & Ezeanya I. D. (in press). Job autonomy and task identity as correlates
of burnout among nurses in Jos, Nigeria. International Review of Social Science and
Humanities. (India).
47. Adebayo, S. O. & Arogundade, O. B. (2011). The predictive influence of extraversion
and neuroticism on life satisfaction judgments of adults in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. British
Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 3(1), 38-49.
48. Arogundade, S. O. & Adebayo, S. O. (2011). The role of age in life satisfaction
judgements among educated adults in Ado-Ekiti. African Research Review
16. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
(a) Services within the University System
(i) Department of Psychology Examination Officer. 1988- 1997
(ii) Department of Psychology undergraduate coordinator. 1990- 1996
(iii) Member, OSUA Guest House Management Committee. 1992- 1994
(iv) Member of the Vice Chancellor’s Task Force of the
furnishing of OSUA Guest House. 1993
(v) Public Relations Officer, ASUU, OSUA. 1994-1996
(vi) Sub-Dean, Faculty of the Social Sciences. 1997-1999
(vii) Head of Department of Psychology . 2000-Aug. 2005
& 2010 –Till date
(viii) Assistant Director External Degree Programme,
Ibadan Centre. 1998
(ix) Member representing Congregation in the University
Security Committee. 2000-2004
(x) Member, University’s Senate Business Committee. 2000- 2005
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9. (xi) Member, University of Ado-Ekiti Senate. April 2004-Aug. 2005
& 2010- till date
(xii) Member of the NEC Nigerian Psychological Association. 1994-1996
(xiii) Part-time Lecturer, University of Ado-Ekiti Part-time
Programme. 1998 till date
(xiv) Member University Students’ Welfare Board. 2000 - 2009
(xv) Member University Linkage Programme Committee. 2004-2005
(xvi) External Examiner to University of Lagos (Undergraduate) 2006-2009 & 2010/2011
(xvii) External Examiner to University of Ibadan Post
Graduate Programme in Psychology . 2007/2008
(xviii) Reader on Sabbatical at the University of Jos. 2008/2009
(xix) Member representing Senate on the Academic Board of Directorate of
(xx) Continuing Education Programme. 2010- Till date
(xx) External Examiner, University of Lagos (Post Graduate). 2010- Till date
(xxi) Member ASUU Welfare Committee. 2010
(xxii) Representative of Faculty at the Academic Board of School
of Postgraduate Studies 2009 Till date
(xxiii) Chairman Electoral Committee for the Election of Part Time
Students’ Executives and Representatives. 2008/2009 Session
(xxiv) Member, Examination Malpractice Committee of Part-Time
Students. 2008 – 2010
b. Service outside the University
(i) President, Ekiti Junior Chamber 2002
(ii) Director of Protocol, Phonix Club ,Ado-Ekiti 2000 -2009
(iii) Egba-Yewa Descendant Union, Ado-Ekiti 2002-2004
(iv) Treasurer, Egba-Yewa Descendant Union 2004
(v) President, Egba-Yewa Descendant Union, Ado-Ekiti
2005/2006
(vi) Ex officio member of the Executive Board Chartered
Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, Ekiti State branch.
2009
(vii) Vice President Yoruba Integrity Group. 2010 till date.
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10. 1st of January, 2012. Signed.
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