Frank L. Attila

@ucc.edu.gh

PhD Student, Department of Guidance and Counselling
University of Cape Coast



                 

https://researchid.co/lamadoku

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
16

Scholar Citations

2

Scholar h-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 & Humanities ISSN 2208, 2387 2024

  • Attitude of University Students towards Web-based Counselling
    J Asamoah-Gyawu, M Amoako, G Yeboah, A Ntoaduro, AA Dadebo, ...
    BP International 2023

  • Adolescence and sex education: Socio-cultural and psycho-theoretical perspectives
    FL Attila, F Owusu, K Agyei-Sarpong, H Donkoh
    Mediterranean Journal of Social & Behavioral Research 7 (1), 43-49 2023

  • 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

  • Viewpoints of Students towards Cyber Counselling
    J Asamoah-Gyawu, M Amoako, G Yeboah, A Ntoaduro, AA Dadebo, ...
    Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies 37 (2), 30-36 2022

  • Adolescent Curiosity as A Predictor of Sexual Behaviours: Adolescent Curiosity/Sex Behaviour
    FL Attila, J Akpadago, K Agyei-Sarpong, E Eshun, D Inkoom, ...
    International Journal of Rehabilitation and Special Education (IJRSE) 2 (2 2022

  • Infertile Women in Cape Coast Metropolis:impact of Beck's Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on Depression
    FL Attila
    Academia Letters 2021

  • Impact of beck’s cognitive behavioural therapy on prevalence of depression among infertile women in Cape Coast, Ghana
    FL Attila
    University of Cape Coast 2018

  • Challenges of Implementing AI in Fintech Risk Management
    G CHRISTOPHER, AA Syed, FL Attila, S Ray

  • How Fintech is Influencing Financial Inclusion in India
    S Ray, FL Attila, A Lohiya, P Rai, S Datta

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
    Citations: 5

  • Adolescent Curiosity as A Predictor of Sexual Behaviours: Adolescent Curiosity/Sex Behaviour
    FL Attila, J Akpadago, K Agyei-Sarpong, E Eshun, D Inkoom, ...
    International Journal of Rehabilitation and Special Education (IJRSE) 2 (2 2022
    Citations: 4

  • 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
    Citations: 2

  • 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
    Citations: 2

  • Impact of beck’s cognitive behavioural therapy on prevalence of depression among infertile women in Cape Coast, Ghana
    FL Attila
    University of Cape Coast 2018
    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 & Humanities ISSN 2208, 2387 2024
    Citations: 1

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).

GRANT DETAILS

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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).

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

22 years

SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, or ACADEMIC BENEFITS

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