Background Born and raised in Western Ghana, Africa, I am currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Guidance and Counselling at the University of Cape Coast. I am a family person who loves schoolwork and working with children. I volunteered for a Christian organisation where I served as a bishop for more than 5 years.
Qualifications Earned a teacher’s certificate (2002), a diploma in education (2008), a bachelor's degree in education (2012), and a master's degree (2017). Currently is the headteacher of an elementary school in Ghana, a professional teacher with over 20 years of experience and a certified counsellor.
Research interests: Mental health, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education & Learning.
Once upon a time, there was a Headteacher in Ghana named Frank Lamadoku Attila. Frank was a dedicated and passionate educator who loved working with children. He had earned a teacher’s certificate, a diploma in education, a bachelor's degree in education, and a master's degree.
EDUCATION
PhD Guidance and Counselling (2023)
Mphil Guidance and Counselling (2017)
B.Ed Basic Education (2012)
Diploma in Basic Education (2008)
Teacher's Certificate A (2002)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Culture, Fertility Counselling, Psychology, youth studies, international students
FUTURE PROJECTS
Counselling needs and coping skills of international students
Applications Invited
84
Scholar Citations
6
Scholar h-index
1
Scholar i10-index
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Evaluating teachers' phonological awareness strategies for enhancing communication skills in senior high school students M Amoako, S Ofori, FL Attila, D Inkoom, AD Anderson Psychology Research on Education and Social Sciences 6 (1), 31-44 , 2025 2025
Impact of positive learning environment on students’ academic performance in colleges of education IK Gaisiey, A Ntoaduro, J Asamoah-Gyawu, G Yeboah, D Inkoom, ... Canadian Journal of Educational and Social Studies 5 (1), 238-253 , 2025 2025 Citations: 9
Challenges Faced by International Students in Public Universities in Ghana RH Adzovie, FL Attila, JA Omotosho Higher Education Governance and Policy 6 (1), 18-36 , 2025 2025
The Enright Process Model as an Effective Tool for Unforgiveness and Anger Management among College Students in Ghana GY Solomon Jil Barimah, Charlotte Omane Kwakye-Nuako, Emmanuel Eshun, Afua ... Nigerian Journal of Psychological Research 20 (1), 8-14 , 2025 2025
Gender differences on the effects of learning environments on academic performance among tertiary students IK Gaisey, A Ntroaduro, BSO Peasah, C Anane, T Oduro, FL Attila Education & Youth Research 4 (2), 130-139 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Emotional Problems Facing Adolescents in Senior High Schools BSO Peasah, S Ofori, E Eshun, FL Attila, J Asamoah-Gyawu, ... Canadian Journal of Educational and Social Studies 4 (6), 1-18 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Psychological state of teachers: Developing and validating a standardised scale SJ Barimah, M Amoako, IK Gaisey, J Akpadago, D Inkoom, FL Attila, ... Advances in Research 25 (4), 297-310 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
A critical review of the Free Senior High School policy in Ghana within the framework of development of curriculum A Acquah, FL Attila, CE Yalley Journal of Advance Research in Social Science and Humanities (ISSN 2208-2387 … , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
Exploring the importance of collaborative approaches to community-based counselling interventions in local communities FL Attila, BSO Peasah, S Ofori, DN Buabeng, M Amoako, S Ray, ... Advances in Research 25 (4), 167-175 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Role of Self Efficacy and Personality in Academic Dishonesty of Undergraduate Students: Implication for Future Careers FL Attila, BS Peasah Ofosuhene Available at SSRN 4847757 , 2024 2024
Role of Self Efficacy and Personality in Academic Dishonesty of Undergraduate Students: Implication for Future Careers BSO Peasah, J Asamoah-Gyawu, FL Attila Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports 18 (7), 10-23 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Influence of cultural beliefs and values on the provision of guidance services E Eshun, FL Attila, D NTI BUABENG, J Asamoah-Gyawu, S Ray, ... Eshun, E., Attila, FL, Buabeng, DN, Asamoah-Gyawu, J., Ray, S., Kudzawu, N … , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Assessing the Effectiveness of the Enright Process Model on Forgiveness and Anger of Colleges Students. SJ Barima, CO Kwakye-Nuako, E Eshun, A Ntroaduro, FL Attila, ... International Journal of Rehabilitation & Special Education 4 (1) , 2024 2024
I Will Forgive When Helped, Anger no More. SJ Barimah, J Asamoah-Gyawu, H Donkoh, D Inkoom, K Agyei-Sarpong, ... International Journal of Rehabilitation & Special Education 4 (1) , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Self‐Reported Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Men and Women in Papua New Guinea: A Cross‐Sectional Study J KANOR TETTEH, R ABOAGYE, SC Appiah, AA Seidu, FL Attila, ... Health Science Report, Volume7, Issue3 , 2024 2024
Self‐reported sexually transmitted infections among men and women in Papua New Guinea: A cross‐sectional study JK Tetteh, RG Aboagye, AB Adu‐Gyamfi, SCY Appiah, AA Seidu, FL Attila, ... Health Science Reports 7 (3), e1970 , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
The Enright Process Model as an Effective Tool for Unforgiveness and Anger among College Students in Ghana. Management SJ Barimah, CO Kwakye-Nuako, E Eshun, A Ntoaduro, FL Attila, ... Nigerian Journal of Psychological Research 20 (1) , 2024 2024
Challenges of Implementing AI in Fintech Risk Management G CHRISTOPHER, AA Syed, FL Attila, S Ray International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research 7 (7), 12308-12318. , 2024 2024
How Fintech is Influencing Financial Inclusion in India S Ray, FL Attila, A Lohiya, P Rai, S Datta International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Science, Engineering … , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Attitude of University Students towards Web-based Counselling J Asamoah-Gyawu, M Amoako, G Yeboah, A Ntoaduro, AA Dadebo, ... Research Aspects in Arts and Social Studies 8, 20-34 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Youthful curiosity as a predictor of substance use among students FL Attila, K Agyei-Sarpong, J Asamoah-Gyawu, AA Dadebo, E Eshun, ... Mediterranean Journal of Social & Behavioral Research 7 (2), 59-64 , 2023 2023 Citations: 11
Impact of positive learning environment on students’ academic performance in colleges of education IK Gaisiey, A Ntoaduro, J Asamoah-Gyawu, G Yeboah, D Inkoom, ... Canadian Journal of Educational and Social Studies 5 (1), 238-253 , 2025 2025 Citations: 9
A critical review of the Free Senior High School policy in Ghana within the framework of development of curriculum A Acquah, FL Attila, CE Yalley Journal of Advance Research in Social Science and Humanities (ISSN 2208-2387 … , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
Adolescence and sex education: Socio-cultural and psycho-theoretical perspectives FL Attila Mediterranean Journal of Social & Behavioral Research , 2023 2023 Citations: 8
Gender differences on the effects of learning environments on academic performance among tertiary students IK Gaisey, A Ntroaduro, BSO Peasah, C Anane, T Oduro, FL Attila Education & Youth Research 4 (2), 130-139 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Adolescent curiosity as a predictor of sexual behaviours FL Attila International Journal of Rehabilitation and Special Education , 2022 2022 Citations: 7
Exploring the importance of collaborative approaches to community-based counselling interventions in local communities FL Attila, BSO Peasah, S Ofori, DN Buabeng, M Amoako, S Ray, ... Advances in Research 25 (4), 167-175 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Role of Self Efficacy and Personality in Academic Dishonesty of Undergraduate Students: Implication for Future Careers BSO Peasah, J Asamoah-Gyawu, FL Attila Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports 18 (7), 10-23 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Influence of cultural beliefs and values on the provision of guidance services E Eshun, FL Attila, D NTI BUABENG, J Asamoah-Gyawu, S Ray, ... Eshun, E., Attila, FL, Buabeng, DN, Asamoah-Gyawu, J., Ray, S., Kudzawu, N … , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Self‐reported sexually transmitted infections among men and women in Papua New Guinea: A cross‐sectional study JK Tetteh, RG Aboagye, AB Adu‐Gyamfi, SCY Appiah, AA Seidu, FL Attila, ... Health Science Reports 7 (3), e1970 , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Impact of beck’s cognitive behavioural therapy on prevalence of depression among infertile women in Cape Coast, Ghana [Desertation] FL Attila Cape Coast (CC): University of Cape Coast , 2018 2018 Citations: 4
I Will Forgive When Helped, Anger no More. SJ Barimah, J Asamoah-Gyawu, H Donkoh, D Inkoom, K Agyei-Sarpong, ... International Journal of Rehabilitation & Special Education 4 (1) , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Viewpoints of students towards cyber counselling J Asamoah-Gyawu, M Amoako, G Yeboah, A Ntoaduro, AA Dadebo, ... Asian J Educ Soc Stud 37 (2), 30-36 , 2022 2022 Citations: 3
Psychological state of teachers: Developing and validating a standardised scale SJ Barimah, M Amoako, IK Gaisey, J Akpadago, D Inkoom, FL Attila, ... Advances in Research 25 (4), 297-310 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Emotional Problems Facing Adolescents in Senior High Schools BSO Peasah, S Ofori, E Eshun, FL Attila, J Asamoah-Gyawu, ... Canadian Journal of Educational and Social Studies 4 (6), 1-18 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
How Fintech is Influencing Financial Inclusion in India S Ray, FL Attila, A Lohiya, P Rai, S Datta International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Science, Engineering … , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Attitude of University Students towards Web-based Counselling J Asamoah-Gyawu, M Amoako, G Yeboah, A Ntoaduro, AA Dadebo, ... Research Aspects in Arts and Social Studies 8, 20-34 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Infertile Women in Cape Coast Metropolis:impact of Beck's Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on Depression FL Attila Academia Letters , 2021 2021 Citations: 1
Evaluating teachers' phonological awareness strategies for enhancing communication skills in senior high school students M Amoako, S Ofori, FL Attila, D Inkoom, AD Anderson Psychology Research on Education and Social Sciences 6 (1), 31-44 , 2025 2025
Challenges Faced by International Students in Public Universities in Ghana RH Adzovie, FL Attila, JA Omotosho Higher Education Governance and Policy 6 (1), 18-36 , 2025 2025
Publications
1.Viewpoints of Students towards Cyber Counselling (2022)
2,Youthful curiosity as a predictor of substance use among students
3.Adolescence and Sex Education: Socio-cultural and Psycho-Theoretical perspectives (2023)
4.Adolescent curiosity as a predictor of sexual behaviours( 2022)
5.Depression among infertile women in Cape Coast Metropolis:Impact of Beck's Cognitive Theory(2021)
6. Impact of Beck's Cognitive Therapy on Depression among infertile women in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana (2018).
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RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)
1.Viewpoints of Students towards Cyber Counselling (2022)
2,Youthful curiosity as a predictor of substance use among students
3.Adolescence and Sex Education: Socio-cultural and Psycho-Theoretical perspectives (2023)
4.Adolescent curiosity as a predictor of sexual behaviours( 2022)
5.Depression among infertile women in Cape Coast Metropolis:Impact of Beck's Cognitive Theory(2021)
6. Impact of Beck's Cognitive Therapy on Depression among infertile women in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana (2018).
