TITLE (PROF/DR/): DR.

NAME: BUSHURA AFOLABI AROYEWUN

POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER                                         SPECIALISATION: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with Bachelor’s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add/delete rows as necessary.)

Personal Statement

As a seasoned academic and practitioner with over two decades dedicated to the advancement of clinical psychology, I have cultivated expertise that bridges both teaching and applied psychological practice. My career has been driven by a deep commitment to developing rigorous clinical assessments, implementing broad-spectrum psychological interventions, and refining psychometric methodologies that enhance the precision of psychological evaluations. As a senior faculty member, I have guided aspiring psychologists, shaping their academic pursuits and professional identities through mentorship, research, and innovative pedagogical approaches. My scholarly contributions have extended into groundbreaking research, particularly in the areas of psychological assessment and intervention strategies, influencing best practices in clinical settings. My proficiency in psychometry has empowered me to design and validate measurement tools that optimize diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy. In addition, my experience has reinforced the significance of evidence-based interventions, ensuring psychological care is both effective and ethically sound. Beyond academia, I have remained actively engaged in clinical practice, addressing the evolving mental health needs within diverse populations. My work underscores a balance between theoretical foundations and real-world application—integrating research insights with the human dimension of psychological care. With unwavering dedication to the field, I continue to contribute to psychological science, fostering innovation, mentorship, and the expansion of knowledge that advances the discipline.

Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

• Member National Stakeholders Committee (A World Health Committee on Mental Health In Nigeria) July, 2009 – 2013
• Principal Clinical Psychologist Jan. 2013
• Fellow, Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA), Aug. 2017
• Fellow, Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologists (NACP), Nov. 2019
• Deployed as a member of the Nigerian Technical Aids Corps Volunteer to Kampala International University, Uganda July, 2022 – 2024

 Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge 

1. Hamzat, M. F., Aroyewun, B. A., Akinwale, G. (2025) Development and validation of the perceived expressed emotion scale for adolescents (pees-gap). BMC Psychiatry 25:268 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-06695-6
2. Aroyewun, B. A., Adeleke, A. O., & Sadiku, I. A. (2023) Exploring Suicidal Ideation among Pregnant Women in Nigeria: Impact of adverse childhood experiences and resilience. African Journal of Health Sciences 36(5), pg. 513 – 522. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v36i5.4
3. Aroyewun, B. A., Israel, U., Adewole, A. (2023) The Role of Adverse Childhood Experience, Psychological Distress and Life Satisfaction on Marital Satisfaction among Couples in Lagos, Nigeria. East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 4(3), pp.125-135. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2023v04i03.0284.
4. Aroyewun, B. A & Nwokedi, B. C. (2023) Aggressive Behaviour in Nigerian University: Examining the Role of Sleep Quality and Examination Anxiety. The Cradle of Knowledge: African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research Vol. 11 (2), p, 2617-7315-e https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajessr.v11i2.4 85
5. Aroyewun, B. A., Adeyemo, S. O., & Nnabuko, D. C. (2023) Aggressive behavior:

examining the psychological and demographic factors among university students in Nigeria, Cogent Psychology, 10:1, 2154916, DOI: 10.1080/23311908.2022.2154916