Professor Abiodun Gesinde
Diploma (MIS); B.Ed; M.Ed (Guidance and Counselling); Ph.D (Counselling Psychology)
College
Department
Research Interests
Counselling people with special needs
Psychological abuse,
Career counselling and
Behavioural disorders (academic dishonesty and truant behaviour).
Awards & Honours
Fellow, Strategic Institute for Natural Resources and Human Development
Teaching Areas
Introduction to Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Rehabilitation Counselling
Behaviour Modification
Developmental Psychology
Current Postgraduate Supervision
Completed PhD Thesis
(i)Adeusi Susan Olufunmilola: Efficacy of Cognitive
Restructuring and Behavioural Disorder on Conduct Disorder in Adolescents in Special Correctional Centres in Lagos State.
(ii)Sholarin Muyiwa Adeniyi: Customer Expectation, Perceived Service Quality and Satisfaction as Predictors of Loyalty in Hotel in Lagos State.
(iii)Akomolafe Adebayo: Perceptions and Interpretations Associated with Indigenous Psychotherapeutic Practices of Traditional Healers in Southwest Nigeria.
(iv)Igbokwe David Okechukwu: Influence of Fatigue and Sleep Beliefs on Sleep Habits of Secondary School Adolescents in Southwest Nigeria.
(i)Adeusi Susan Olufunmilola: Efficacy of Cognitive
Restructuring and Behavioural Disorder on Conduct Disorder in Adolescents in Special Correctional Centres in Lagos State.
(ii)Sholarin Muyiwa Adeniyi: Customer Expectation, Perceived Service Quality and Satisfaction as Predictors of Loyalty in Hotel in Lagos State.
(iii)Akomolafe Adebayo: Perceptions and Interpretations Associated with Indigenous Psychotherapeutic Practices of Traditional Healers in Southwest Nigeria.
(iv)Igbokwe David Okechukwu: Influence of Fatigue and Sleep Beliefs on Sleep Habits of Secondary School Adolescents in Southwest Nigeria.
Selected Publications (16)
Conferences Attended
(1)Adekeye, O.A., Gesinde, A.M., Abimbola, H.A (2014). Influence of Family Stability on Academic Performance among Senior Secondary Students in Ota, Nigeria. A paper presented at 6th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies held from 7-9 July, 2014, Barcelona, Spain
(2)Adejumo, G.O., Gesinde, A.M., Alao, A.A. (2014). Application of information and computer technologies in counselling service delivery in Nigerian universities. A paper presented at the 8th International Technology, Education and Development Conference held from 0th-12th March, 2014 in Valencia, Spain.
(3)Gesinde, A.M., & Sanu, O.J. (2013). Impact of gender and non-bonded child labour practice on child psychopathology in Lagos, Nigeria. A paper presented at Eastern Africa Regional Conference of Psychology (EARCP) held from 6th – 8th November, 2013 in Kampala, Uganda.
(4)Sanu, O.J. & Gesinde, A.M. (2013). The role of psychological counselling services in private universities in Nigeria. A paper presented at Eastern Africa Regional Conference of Psychology EARCP) held from 6th – 8th November, 2013 in Kampala, Uganda.
(5)Gesinde, A.M., & Sanu, O.J. (2013). Prevalence and gender difference in self-reported depressive symptomatology among Nigerian university students: Implication for depression counselling. A paper presented at the 2013 Annual Conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held At Civil Service Auditorium State Secretariat, Abak Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
(6)Gesinde, A.M. (2013). The place of counselling in the education of the gifted and talented children in Nigeria: Implication for educational and vocational security. A paper presented at the 4th counselling association of Nigeria (Ogun State Chapter) conference held at Babcock university, Ilisan-remo, from 25th-26th, April, 2013.
(7)Gesinde, A.M., & Sanu, O.J. (2013). Challenges with indigenization of psychology in Nigeria. A paper presented at 2013 Nigeria psychological Association Southwest Zonal Conference held from 26th-27th, February 2013 at MBA hall, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos state.
(8)Gesinde, A. M. (2012). Emotional isolation, degradation, and exploitation as correlates of adolescents’ self-concept in Ota, Nigeria. A paper presented at the 30th International Congress of Psychology held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, from 22nd – 27th, July 2012.
(9)Gesinde, A. M. (2011). Mediation in alternative dispute resolution. A paper presented at training workshop organized by University of Littoral, Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin from 10th-12th, November, 2011.
(10)Gesinde, A.M. (2011).Challenges of meting the HIV/AIDS counselling needs of Nigerians. A paper presented at International Association of Counsellors Conference held at Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica from 13th-17th June, 2011.
(11)Gesinde, A. M. & Adejumo, G.O.(2012). Effect of burnout on work performance of helping: Implication for development goals in Africa. A paper presented at International Conference on Research and Capacity Building held at University of Accra, Ghana from 15th-16th September, 2011.
(12)Gesinde, A.M. (2010). Dimensions of emotional maltreatment of schools’ adolescents at home:Implication for counselling practice. A paper presented at the 11th Annual Conference of Kenya Association Professional Counsellors (KAPC) held at Safari Park Hotel and Casino, Nairobi from 7th - 9th, 2010.
(13)Gesinde, A. M. (2010). Globalization of counselling profession as it impacts on collaborative work with special educators. A paper presented at Annual Conference of National Council for Exceptional Children (NCEC) held at Federal College of Education Special) Oyo, Oyo State from 26th- 29th August, 2010.
14)Gesinde, A.M. & Adejumo, G. O. (2010). The effects of age and work experience on job satisfaction of primary school teachers. Implication for career counselling. A paper presented at the 2010 Annual conference of Counselling Associaiton Nigeria (CASSON) held at International Indoor Sport Complex of Nnamidi Azikwe Stadium Enugu, South East, Nigeria from 2nd – 6th, August, 2010.
(15)Gesinde, A.M., Adekeye, O.A., &Irunagbe, T.C. (2010). Poverty and old age:Nigeria situation. A paper presented at the Conference of the Network for Health,Education and Welfare of Special People held from 10th -13th May, 2010 at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
(16) Gesinde, A.M. (2010). Emerging issues in the counselling of adult learners. A paper presented at the Conference of the Network for Health, Education and Welfare of Special People held from 10th -13th May, 2010 at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
(17)Gesinde, A. M. (2010). Impact of some demographic variables on teachers’ methods of combating challenges of academic dishonesty in South-West, Nigeria. A paper presented at the International conference on Transformative Education organized by the Institute of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria from 10th -13th June, 2010.
18) Gesinde, A. M.(2009). An investigation into psycho-socio-economic factors militating against effective guidance and counselling practice in Nigeria. A paper presented at the International Conference on Education for Sustainable Development held from 18th - 22nd May, 2009 at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
19) Gesinde, A.M. (2009). Psycho-educational assessment of the gifted child in Nigeria: Appraisal, challenges, and remedies. A lead paper presented at a round table conference on gifted education and talent development held from 7th - 8th April 2009 at Lead city Universty, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
20) Gesinde, A. M. (2009). The socio-educational challenges of sexuality education programme in Nigerian homes and schools: Implications for counselling profession. A paper presented at the 3rd National Conference on Family held from 23rd-27th March 2009 at Benue State University, Markudi, Benue State Nigeria.
(2)Adejumo, G.O., Gesinde, A.M., Alao, A.A. (2014). Application of information and computer technologies in counselling service delivery in Nigerian universities. A paper presented at the 8th International Technology, Education and Development Conference held from 0th-12th March, 2014 in Valencia, Spain.
(3)Gesinde, A.M., & Sanu, O.J. (2013). Impact of gender and non-bonded child labour practice on child psychopathology in Lagos, Nigeria. A paper presented at Eastern Africa Regional Conference of Psychology (EARCP) held from 6th – 8th November, 2013 in Kampala, Uganda.
(4)Sanu, O.J. & Gesinde, A.M. (2013). The role of psychological counselling services in private universities in Nigeria. A paper presented at Eastern Africa Regional Conference of Psychology EARCP) held from 6th – 8th November, 2013 in Kampala, Uganda.
(5)Gesinde, A.M., & Sanu, O.J. (2013). Prevalence and gender difference in self-reported depressive symptomatology among Nigerian university students: Implication for depression counselling. A paper presented at the 2013 Annual Conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held At Civil Service Auditorium State Secretariat, Abak Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
(6)Gesinde, A.M. (2013). The place of counselling in the education of the gifted and talented children in Nigeria: Implication for educational and vocational security. A paper presented at the 4th counselling association of Nigeria (Ogun State Chapter) conference held at Babcock university, Ilisan-remo, from 25th-26th, April, 2013.
(7)Gesinde, A.M., & Sanu, O.J. (2013). Challenges with indigenization of psychology in Nigeria. A paper presented at 2013 Nigeria psychological Association Southwest Zonal Conference held from 26th-27th, February 2013 at MBA hall, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos state.
(8)Gesinde, A. M. (2012). Emotional isolation, degradation, and exploitation as correlates of adolescents’ self-concept in Ota, Nigeria. A paper presented at the 30th International Congress of Psychology held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, from 22nd – 27th, July 2012.
(9)Gesinde, A. M. (2011). Mediation in alternative dispute resolution. A paper presented at training workshop organized by University of Littoral, Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin from 10th-12th, November, 2011.
(10)Gesinde, A.M. (2011).Challenges of meting the HIV/AIDS counselling needs of Nigerians. A paper presented at International Association of Counsellors Conference held at Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica from 13th-17th June, 2011.
(11)Gesinde, A. M. & Adejumo, G.O.(2012). Effect of burnout on work performance of helping: Implication for development goals in Africa. A paper presented at International Conference on Research and Capacity Building held at University of Accra, Ghana from 15th-16th September, 2011.
(12)Gesinde, A.M. (2010). Dimensions of emotional maltreatment of schools’ adolescents at home:Implication for counselling practice. A paper presented at the 11th Annual Conference of Kenya Association Professional Counsellors (KAPC) held at Safari Park Hotel and Casino, Nairobi from 7th - 9th, 2010.
(13)Gesinde, A. M. (2010). Globalization of counselling profession as it impacts on collaborative work with special educators. A paper presented at Annual Conference of National Council for Exceptional Children (NCEC) held at Federal College of Education Special) Oyo, Oyo State from 26th- 29th August, 2010.
14)Gesinde, A.M. & Adejumo, G. O. (2010). The effects of age and work experience on job satisfaction of primary school teachers. Implication for career counselling. A paper presented at the 2010 Annual conference of Counselling Associaiton Nigeria (CASSON) held at International Indoor Sport Complex of Nnamidi Azikwe Stadium Enugu, South East, Nigeria from 2nd – 6th, August, 2010.
(15)Gesinde, A.M., Adekeye, O.A., &Irunagbe, T.C. (2010). Poverty and old age:Nigeria situation. A paper presented at the Conference of the Network for Health,Education and Welfare of Special People held from 10th -13th May, 2010 at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
(16) Gesinde, A.M. (2010). Emerging issues in the counselling of adult learners. A paper presented at the Conference of the Network for Health, Education and Welfare of Special People held from 10th -13th May, 2010 at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
(17)Gesinde, A. M. (2010). Impact of some demographic variables on teachers’ methods of combating challenges of academic dishonesty in South-West, Nigeria. A paper presented at the International conference on Transformative Education organized by the Institute of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria from 10th -13th June, 2010.
18) Gesinde, A. M.(2009). An investigation into psycho-socio-economic factors militating against effective guidance and counselling practice in Nigeria. A paper presented at the International Conference on Education for Sustainable Development held from 18th - 22nd May, 2009 at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
19) Gesinde, A.M. (2009). Psycho-educational assessment of the gifted child in Nigeria: Appraisal, challenges, and remedies. A lead paper presented at a round table conference on gifted education and talent development held from 7th - 8th April 2009 at Lead city Universty, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
20) Gesinde, A. M. (2009). The socio-educational challenges of sexuality education programme in Nigerian homes and schools: Implications for counselling profession. A paper presented at the 3rd National Conference on Family held from 23rd-27th March 2009 at Benue State University, Markudi, Benue State Nigeria.
Summary of Profile
Abiodun M Gesinde is a Professor of Counselling Psychology in the Department of Psychology, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Ibadan with Doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology. He commenced his academic sojourn with the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State as an assistant lecturer and rose to the position of principal lecturer. He has worked as adjunct lecturer for the University of Ado-Ekiti, University of Ilorin and Landmark University. He was the Head of Department of Psychology from 2010-2012 the Sub-Dean, College of Leadership and Development Studies (2015/16). He has written extensively on counselling people with special needs, psychological abuse,career counselling and behavioural disorders (academic dishonesty and truant behaviour). He presented his inaugural lecture titled "Psychological Virus Undermining Children and Adolescents’ Development: The Antiviral in Counselling Psychology" at the 13th Inaugural Lecture of Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. He is a member of many professional bodies such as American Psychological Association (APA), Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), American Counselling Association, The International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect among others and member of editorial board/reviewer for local and international journals.
