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A."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1686\" class=\"elementor elementor-1686\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-431e1fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"431e1fd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d17dcbb\" data-id=\"d17dcbb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52012dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"52012dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/sosc.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sosc.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/copy.jpg 211w, https:\/\/sosc.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/copy-137x146.jpg 137w, https:\/\/sosc.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/copy-47x50.jpg 47w, https:\/\/sosc.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/copy-70x75.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-87a2f26 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"87a2f26\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0de6b59\" data-id=\"0de6b59\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e84e42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e84e42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TITLE (PROF\/DR\/): <strong>DR. <\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NAME: <strong>BUSHURA AFOLABI AROYEWUN<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">POSITION: <strong>SENIOR<\/strong> <strong>LECTURER \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>SPECIALISATION<strong>: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">EDUCATION\/TRAINING <em>(Begin with Bachelor\u2019s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add\/delete rows as necessary.)<\/em><\/span><\/p><table width=\"722\"><thead><tr><td width=\"348\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">INSTITUTION AND LOCATION<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">DEGREE<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>(if applicable)<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Completion Date<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">MM\/YYYY<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">FIELD OF STUDY<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td width=\"348\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">B.Sc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">12\/2000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Psychology<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"348\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">M.Sc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">12\/2005<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Psychology (Clinical)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"348\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ph.D.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">04\/2013<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Clinical Psychology<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"348\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"96\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"106\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"173\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"348\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"96\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"106\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"173\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Personal Statement<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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\u2014integrating 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.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Member National Stakeholders Committee (A World Health Committee on Mental Health In Nigeria) July, 2009 &#8211; 2013<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Principal Clinical Psychologist Jan. 2013<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fellow, Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA), Aug. 2017<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fellow, Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologists (NACP), Nov. 2019<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Deployed as a member of the Nigerian Technical Aids Corps Volunteer to Kampala International University, Uganda July, 2022 &#8211; 2024<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Selected Most Recent Publications \/Contributions to Knowledge\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hamzat, M. F., <strong>Aroyewun, B. A<\/strong>., 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<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Aroyewun, B. A.,<\/strong> Adeleke, A. O., &amp; 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 \u2013 522. DOI: https:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.4314\/ajhs.v36i5.4<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Aroyewun<\/strong>, 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: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.46606\/eajess2023v04i03.0284\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.46606\/eajess2023v04i03.0284<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Aroyewun, B. A<\/strong> &amp; 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 <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.4314\/ajessr.v11i2.4%2085\">https:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.4314\/ajessr.v11i2.4 85<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Aroyewun, B. A.,<\/strong> Adeyemo, S. O., &amp; Nnabuko, D. C. 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