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Prof. Joshua Adebisi Omotosho, Ph.D.

Psychology

Prof. Joshua Adebisi Omotosho, Ph.D.

Head of Department, Psychology

Education

  • Ph.D. (Guidance and Counselling; from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, USA); June 1984
  • M.Div. (Divinity; from UMCA Theological College, llorin, Nigeria); 2003
  • M.L.S. (Library Science; from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); May 1980
  • B.Sc. (Vocational Industrial Technical Education; from University of Nigeria, Nsukka); June 1975

Publications

  • Boye, J. O., Omotosho, J. A., Fia, S. D., Eyiah-Bediako, S., Bentil, J. A., & Dabone, K. T. (2024). Self-knowledge, lack of career information and lack of career counselling as reasons for career indecision among senior high school students in Ghana. Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) 29(5), 3-18
  • Adom-Mensah, B.A., Omotosho, J. A., Eyiah-Bediako, S., Kwarteng-Nantwi, E. (2023). Relative efficacies of individual psychology and cognitive behavioural therapy in the reduction of suicide ideation among undergraduate students in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Journal of Advanced Psychology 5(1) 18 – 31.
  • Adom-Mensah, B. A., Omotosho, J. A., Antiri, K. O., & Fia, S. D. (2023). Reduction of suicide ideation by the use of cognitive behavior therapy and individual psychology among undergraduate students of University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Journal of Advanced Psychology, 5(1), 1-17. Website: www.carijournals.org
  • Kumah, G., Doh-Fia, S., Kwarteng-Nantwi, E., & Omotosho, J. A. (2022). Influence of programme of study on the adjustment challenges faced by colleges of education students in Eastern Region, Ghana. Ghana Journal of Education: Issues and Practice (GJE), 8, 93-105. https://doi.org/10.47963/ gje81330
  • Owusu, D., Omotosho, J. A., Owusu, M., Nkyi, A. A., & Sarfo, E. A. (2021). Class level differences in stress experiences and coping strategies among undergraduate students. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, 4(12), 3668-3678.
  • Eyiah-Bediako, S., Omotosho, J. A., Fia, S. D., Bentil, J. A., Boye, J. O., & Dabone, K. T. (2022). Influence of peer pressure on adolescents’ sexual adventurism in Ghana. Nigerian Journal of Educational Foundations, 21(1), 16-29.

Memberships and associations

  • Guidance and Counselling Association of Ghana (GCAG)
  • Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON)
  • Ohio Personnel and Guidance Association (OPGA)
  • University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG)

Classes Taught

  • Introduction to General Psychology
  • Advanced Theories and Techniques of Individual Counselling
  • Behaviour Modification Methods in Guidance and Counselling
  • Principles Of Career Development and Vocational Counselling

Research Interests

  • Career Counselling and Vocational Development
  • Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Student Affairs and Counselling
  • Follow-Up Studies of Former Students

Recommended Reading & Resources

  • Capuzzi, D. (2022). Career counselling:Foundations, perspectives and applications (4th ed.). Cognella.
  • Coon, D., & Mitterer, J.O. (2013). Gateways to psychology: An introduction to mind and babavior (13th ed.). Wadsworth Cengage Learning
  • Nolen-Hoeksema, S. et al (2014). Atkinson & Hilgard’s Introduction to psychology (16th ed.). Cengage Learning.
  • Wittig, A. F. (2001). Introduction to psychology (2nd ed.) Schaum’s Outline Series, McGraw-Hill.
  • Zunker, V. G. (2015). Career counselling: A holistic approach (9th ed.).Cengage Learning.