Assistant Professor, Department of Humanity, Institute of social Sciences and Admnistrations (ICSA) and Centre for Language Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez
Rotimi Oguntayo (PhD) is a lecturer, researcher and clinician specializing in clinical health psychology. His research focuses on mental health and trauma, suicidality stressors; also, the psychosocial impact of pandemics and environmental crises. His work integrates biopsychosocial with mixed methods perspectives to advance understanding of factors influencing psychological well-being. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Adekunle Ajasin University and two master of science degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He earned his PhD in clinical health psychology from the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Dr. Oguntayo has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and more than six book chapters and has presented at numerous international conferences. Currently, he serves as an assistant professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, demonstrating his commitment to student-centered and research-driven teaching.
EDUCATION
Diploma in Criminology, BSc, MSc and PhD in Clinical Health Psychology
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Applied Psychology, Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology, Social Sciences, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Mediating role of emotional suppression in the relationship between psychological factors and intimate partner violence among couples with mixed-romantic orientations A. O. Olaseni, R. Oguntayo, J. A. Nel International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion, 2024 Intimate partner violence (IPV) is considered a serious public health concern among couples, regardless of the sexual orientation. However, there is a dearth of data about the determining factors of IPV among couples with mixed-romantic orientations, and not much is known about the role that intra-psychic factors play in the relationship between psychological factors and IPV. Therefore, the study set out to examine the mediating role of emotional suppression in the relationship between psychological factors and IPV among couples with mixed-romantic orientations in Nigeria. The study adopted a correlational research design. A total of 241 respondents (61.4% identified as heterosexual and 38.6% as bisexual) in mixed-romantic orientation marriages, were engaged using respondents-driven sampling. Outcomes revealed that emotional suppression (indirectly) mediated the relationship between depressive symptoms [c'-path analysis; b = .029, t(240) = 108, p = <.01; bootstrap =.0573-1715], anxiety [c'-path analysis; b = .027, t(240) = -0.044, p = <.05; bootstrap = .108-.004], stress [c'-path analysis; b = 0.019, t(240) = 0.057, p = <.001; bootstrap = .0247-.0992] and IPV among couples with mixed-romantic orientations. It was concluded that emotional suppression directly and indirectly mediated the relationship between psychological factors and IPV. Recommendations and limitations are discussed.
The Psychometric Properties of the Environmental Worry Index ROTIMI OGUNTAYO, Marisela Gutiérrez-Vega, Oscar Esparza-Del Villar Mental Health Global Challenges, 2024 Introduction: Environmental-related hazards are a global problem; consequently, an Environmental Worry Index (EWI) was developed; however, the psychometric properties of this scale in the Spanish population are unavailable. Purpose: The objective of this study was to adapt and examine the psychometric properties of an Environmental Worry Inventory (EWI) in a Spanish-speaking student population.Methodology: This study adopted a cross-sectional design. It used a snowball sampling technique to collect data using the compact questionnaire comprise of EWI, Climate Anxiety Scale (CAS), and Big Five Inventory (BFI-15) from 251 participants in 2023 among students of Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez (UACJ), Juárez, Mexico.Results: Results of exploratory factor analysis (EFA), the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO=0.891) and Bartlett's Test of Sphericity (p < 0.001) showed adequate data. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA; ?2 (5) = 78,595, CFI = 0.94, and RMSEA=0.078) demonstrated adequate goodness of fit. EWI was associated with CAS, and neuroticism dimension of BFI-15. It has an acceptable overall Cronbach Alpha coefficient (? = 0.890); the two subscale factors’ reliability coefficients ranged from .80 to .89. Conclusion: The study concluded that EWI is reliable, valid and recommended for use among Mexicans especially the Spanish speaking students.
Socio-contextual factors as determinants of psychological wellbeing of selected aged in South Africa: A moderating approach Ali Arazeem Abdullahi, Anathi Ntozini, Rotimi Oguntayo Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2021 The psychological wellbeing of the elderly has become an important global health issue. This study investigated the socio-contextual factors moderating some dimensions of psychological well-being (self-acceptance, purpose in life, environmental mastery and autonomy) among 301 selected aged in South Africa. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were deployed to select the respondents (93 males and 208 females) in Buffalo city, South Africa. A questionnaire pack which included the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale (RPWBS) and the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) were utilised. The study found a significant relationship between physical activity and psychological wellbeing of the elderly. However, ethnicity could moderate the relationship between physical activity and the dimensions of psychological wellbeing. Recreational activities, particularly in Black communities, must be improved to encourage participation in physical exercise.
Gambling characteristics and demographic differences as determinants of attitudes towards gambling among youths in lagos, nigeria Olusola Ayandele, Rotimi Oguntayo, P O Olapegba Journal of Gambling Issues, 2021 In this cross-sectional survey study, we investigated gambling characteristics (“quick” money syndrome, frequency of gambling, preferred gambling products and platforms) and demographic (age and gender) differences as determinants of attitudes towards gambling among youths in Lagos. We used a purposive snowball technique to recruit 179 respondents in Lagos (men: n = 165 [83.8% of participants]; women: n = 32) with a history of gambling activities. Gambling characteristics, demographics, and attitudes towards gambling were measured by using a gambling characteristics profile, the bio-data of the respondents, and the short form of the Attitudes Towards Gambling Scale (ATGS-8), respectively. The results showed that respondents believed that to make quick money, one needed to gamble once a week or more (67%), wager on sports betting (37.1%), and bet online (65.5%). The mean ATGS-8 composite score (28.2 ± 4.75) indicated overall positive attitudes among respondents. Independent sample t tests showed a significant difference between older (24–34 years) and younger (18–23 years) youths in their attitudes towards gambling (t = -2.30, p < .05) but no significant gender differences (t = 0.06, p > .05). One-way analysis of variance revealed a significant difference in attitudes towards gambling based on gambling frequency, F(3, 196) = 6.86, p < .05, with those who gamble monthly having the highest score. Participants displayed the belief that the easiest way to quick money is to gamble at least once weekly and to bet online. Younger participants and those who gamble at least once a month reported more positive attitudes towards gambling. Youths need to be made aware that gambling is not a viable source of income.RésuméCette étude s’est penchée sur les caractéristiques de la pratique des jeux de hasard (syndrome de l’argent « facile », fréquence du jeu, produits et plateformes des jeux de choix) et les différences démographiques (âge et genre) en tant que déterminants des attitudes envers le jeu chez les jeunes au Lagos. Un échantillon de 197 joueurs (hommes; n = 165 [83,8% des participants], femmes ; n = 32) a été choisi à dessein à l’aide d’un sondage en boule de neige aux endroits suivants : guichets de paris sportifs, kiosques de loterie, centres de visualisation de matches de football, centres commerciaux, centres de détente et parcs de sport automobile à Lagos, au Nigeria. Les attitudes ont été mesurées à l’aide de l’échelle des attitudes envers les jeux de hasard (ATGS-8). Les résultats montraient que les répondants croyaient que pour gagner de l’argent facilement aux jeux de hasard, il fallait jouer au moins une fois par semaine (67 %), faire des paris sportifs (37,1%), et parier en ligne (65,5 %). Le pointage combiné moyen de l’ATGS-8 (2,2 ± 4,75) indiquait dans l’ensemble des attitudes positives chez les répondants; un test t sur échantillon indépendant a révélé une différence importante dans l’attitude envers les jeux de hasard entre les joueurs jeunes plus âgés et plus jeunes (t =-2.30, p < 0.05), mais aucune différence significative entre les genres (t = 0.06, p > 0.05). L’analyse de variance à un critère de classification révèle des différences importantes dans les attitudes envers les jeux de hasard en fonction de la fréquence de la pratique de ces jeux (F (3 196) =6.86, p < 0.05); et ceux qui jouent tous les mois obtenaient le pointage le plus élevé. Les participants démontraient irréfutablement la conviction selon laquelle le moyen le plus facile de faire de l’argent facile est de jouer à des jeux de hasard au moins une fois par semaine et de parier en ligne. Les participants plus jeunes et ceux qui s’adonnent aux jeux de hasard au moins une fois par mois faisaient preuve d’attitudes plus positives à l’égard des jeux de hasard. Il faut faire comprendre aux jeunes que la pratique des jeux de hasard ne représente pas une source de revenu viable.
COVID-19 Knowledge, Risk Perception, and Precautionary Behavior Among Nigerians: A Moderated Mediation Approach Steven K. Iorfa, Iboro F. A. Ottu, Rotimi Oguntayo, Olusola Ayandele, Samson O. Kolawole, et al. Frontiers in Psychology, 2020 The novel coronavirus has not only brought along disruptions to daily socio-economic activities, but sickness and deaths due to its high contagion. With no widely acceptable pharmaceutical cure, the best form of prevention may be precautionary measures which will guide against infections and curb the spread of the disease. This study explored the relationship between COVID-19 knowledge, risk perception, and precautionary behavior among Nigerians. The study also sought to determine whether this relationship differed for men and women. A web-based cross-sectional design approach was used to recruit 1,554 participants (mean age = 27.43, SD = 9.75; 42.7% females) from all geopolitical zones in Nigeria, through social media platforms using a snowball sampling technique. Participants responded to web-based survey forms comprising demographic questions and adapted versions of the Ebola knowledge scale, SARS risk perception scale, and precautionary behavior scale. Moderated mediation analysis of the data showed that risk perception mediated the association between COVID-19 knowledge and precautionary behavior and this indirect effect was in turn moderated by gender. Results indicate that having adequate knowledge of COVID-19 was linked to higher involvement in precautionary behavior through risk perception for females but not for males. It was also noted that awareness campaigns and psychological intervention strategies on COVID-19 related activities may be particularly important for males more than females. Drawing from the health belief model, we recommend that COVID-19 awareness campaigns should target raising more awareness of the risks associated with the infection to make individuals engage more in precautionary behaviors.
Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence, Associated Risk Factors, and Consequences in Asia: A Systematic Review SM Chávez-Valdez, R Oguntayo, M Gutiérrez-Vega, BE Varga-Reyes Partner Abuse, 58-78 , 2026 2026
PSYCHOSOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF WEALTH CREATION AMONG NIGERIAN MIGRANTS IN INDIANA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF CONTEXTUAL INSIGHTS AA Afolabi, R Oguntayo International Journal of Business Intelligence 14 (2), 1-14 , 2026 2026
VOICES FROM THE FRONTLINE: EXPLORING THE RISK EXPOSURE AMONG FRONTLINE HEALTH WORKERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NIGERIA HO Osinowo, TI Owolabi, ME Ineme, AM Fatunbi, D Olayinka-Aliu, ... AFRICAN JOURNAL FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES OF SOCIAL ISSUES 28 (3) , 2025 2025
Predictive roles of sociodemographic and psycho-maladaptive factors on suicidal ideation in university students R Oguntayo, M Gutierrez-Vega Poster presentation , 2025 2025
Perceived Thwarted Psychological Needs and Suicidal Ideation among Selected Nigerian University Students: The Mediating Role of the Adversity Quotient. R Oguntayo, M Gutiérrez Vega i-manager’s Journal on Humanities & Social Sciences 5 (2), 38-51 , 2025 2025
Predictive Roles of Gender, Self-Efficacy, and Work Experience on Job Burnout among Selected Basic School Teachers in Ogbomoso PO Ajao, R Oguntayo, TS Ajao, MA Adeyi Journal of Social and Scientific Education 2 (2), 84-96 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Surviving the Shadows: Unveiling Psycho-Contextual Stressors Behind Suicidal Ideations in Educational Settings Revealed through Qualitative Insights from Student Survivors R Oguntayo, M Gutierrez-Vega, O Esparza-Del Villar, MG Gurula Peña 10mo. ENCUENTRO DE JÓVENES INVESTIGADORES EN EL ESTADO DE CHIHUAHUA , 2024 2024
SOCIAL SUPPORT AND SELF ESTEEM AS CORRELATES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS PO Ajao, TS Ajao, R Oguntayo, MA Adeyi African Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences (AJSBS) 14 (3), 935-955 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Gender and Resilience as Determinants of Psychological Well-Being of Secondary School Teachers in Ogbomoso North LGA, Nigeria PO Ajao, R Oguntayo, OO Owoseni, TS Ajao, MA Adeyi Nigerian Journal of Contemporary Psychology 5 (1), 1-17 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
THE FEASIBILITY, ACCEPTABILITY, AND EFFICACY OF COGNITIVE RESILIENCE TRAINING AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS: A PARALLEL GROUP-RANDOMIZED TRIAL PROTOCOL R Oguntayo, V Portillo Reyes, O Meza, Gerardo, M Gutiérrez-Vega i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology 18 (1), 1-16 , 2024 2024
A Pilot Study of the Effectiveness of Cognitive Resilience Training on Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation Among Students of a Selected University in Mexico R Oguntayo, M Gutiérrez-Vega Journal of College Student Mental Health, 1–21 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Development of a generic scale to measure psychotherapy specifc treatment satisfaction scale OT Oladele, AO Adejumo, R Oguntayo, AO Olaseni, SF Agberotimi Current Psychology , 2024 2024
The Psychometric Properties of the Environmental Worry Index M Gutierrez Vega, OA Esparza Del Villar, R Oguntayo Instituto de Ciencias Sociales y Administración , 2024 2024
The Psychometric Properties of the Environmental Worry Index R Oguntayo, M Gutiérrez-Vega, O Esparza-Del Villar Mental Health: Global Challenges Journal 7 (1), 2-13 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Prevalence of Partner Abuse factors Associated to IPV risks and consequences in Asia : A Systematic Review SM Chávez-Valdez, R Oguntayo, M Gutiérrez-Vega, BE Vargas-Reyes ADVIP 2024 WORLD CONFERENCE , 2024 2024
Patterns of Psychosocial Dynamic Factors Surrounding Suicide Notes on Facebook Platforms: A Netnographic Approach R Oguntayo, TO Noibi Qeios , 2024 2024
Age, gender, environmental degradation worry, and excessive precautionary behaviors of COVID‑19 and suicidal thoughts: A border city‑based survey R Oguntayo Current Psychology, 1-9 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Mediating role of emotional suppression in the relationship between psychological factors and intimate partner violence among couples with mixed-romantic orientations AO Olaseni, R Oguntayo, JA Nel International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion , 2023 2023 Citations: 5
Psychosocial factors associated with psychiatric morbidity in higher institution students in Nigeria AJ Ogunmodede, O Adegunloye, R Oguntayo, M Ajokpaniovo, OIN Buhari, ... Research Journal of Health Sciences 11 (1), 40-51 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES AND RESILIENCE ON PERCEIVED STRESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, NIGERIA PO AJAO, R OGUNTAYO, TS AJAO, MA ADEYI, IO Ayodele Nigerian Journal of Applied Behavioural Sciences 11, 1000-1013 , 2023 2023 Citations: 2
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
COVID-19 knowledge, risk perception, and precautionary behavior among Nigerians: a moderated mediation approach SK Iorfa, IFA Ottu, R Oguntayo, O Ayandele, SO Kolawole, JC Gandi, ... Frontiers in Psychology 11, 566773 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 245
A preliminary assessment of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) knowledge and perceptions in Nigeria PO Olapegba, O Ayandele, SO Kolawole, R Oguntayo, JC Gandi, ... medRxiv , 0 Citations: 192
Interactions between socioeconomic status and mental health outcomes in the Nigerian context amid COVID-19 pandemic: a comparative study SF Agberotimi, OS Akinsola, R Oguntayo, AO Olaseni Frontiers in psychology 11, 559819 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 135
Psychological distress experiences of Nigerians during Covid-19 pandemic; the gender difference AO Olaseni, OS Akinsola, SF Agberotimi, R Oguntayo Social sciences & humanities open 2 (1), 100052 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 134
Survey data of COVID-19-related knowledge, risk perceptions and precautionary behavior among Nigerians PO Olapegba, SK Iorfa, SO Kolawole, R Oguntayo, JC Gandi, IFA Ottu, ... Data in brief 30, 105685 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 133
COVID-19 knowledge and perceptions in Nigeria P Olapegba, O Ayandele, S Kolawole, R Oguntayo, J Gandi, A Dangiwa, ... OSF , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 61
Influence of socio-economic status and marital satisfaction on domestic violence among couples living in Nigeria AS Okhakhume, R Oguntayo, OT Aroniyiaso Scientific & Academic Publishing , 2016 2016.0 Citations: 33
Psychological distress experiences of Nigerians amid COVID-19 pandemic AO Olaseni, OS Akinsola, SF Agberotimi, R Oguntayo 2020.0 Citations: 30
Personality traits, emotional intelligence, socio-contextual factors and spousal violence: The trajectory of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown R Oguntayo, JT Oyeleke, O John-Oguntayo, FA Aajayi-Hutchful International Journal of Behavioral Sciences 14 (2), 101-107 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 23
spousal violence in the era of Covid-19 lockdown: The implication of socioeconomic distress and contextual factors R Oguntayo, O Popoola, R Opayemi, AO Olaseni Ilorin Journal of Economic Policy 7 (Special Issue), 51-60 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 21
Age, gender, socio-economic status, attitudes towards drug abuse as determinants of deviant behavior among undergraduate students R Oguntayo, PO Ajao, KA Akintunde, OA Popoola, AS Opayemi European Review of Applied Sociology 13 (21), 38-46 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 20
Gambling characteristics and demographic differences as determinants of attitudes towards gambling among youths in Lagos, Nigeria O Ayandele, R Oguntayo, PO Olapegba Journal of Gambling Issues 47 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 19
COVID-19 knowledge, risk perception, and precautionary behavior among Nigerians: A moderated mediation approach. Front Psychol. 2020; 11: 566773 SK Iorfa, IFA Ottu, R Oguntayo, O Ayandele, SO Kolawole, JC Gandi 2020.0 Citations: 10
Influence of socio-economic factors on domestic violence among couples in Ibadan metropolis R Oguntayo, JT Oyeleke, OA Popoola, AS Opayemi, OR Faworaja ESUT J. Psychol. Sci 3, 14-25 , 2018 2018.0 Citations: 9
A preliminary assessment of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) knowledge and perceptions in Nigeria. medRxiv. 2020 PO Olapegba, O Ayandele, SO Kolawole, R Oguntayo, JC Gandi, ... April.[DOI: 10.1101/2020.04. 11.20061408] , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 8
Psychosocial factors as determinants of littering prevention behavior AS Opayemi, R Oguntayo, AO Popoola, A Alabi Int. J. Hum. Capital Urban Manage 5 (1), 59-68 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 8
THE INFECTIOUS DISEASES PREVENTIVE HEALTH BEHAVIOUR SCALE (ID- PHBS): DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION WITH AN AFRICAN SAMPLE O Ayandele, SO Kolawole, C Ramos-Vera, R Oguntayo, JC Gandi, ... Nigerian Journal of Clinical Psychology 13 (1), 68-97 , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 7
Environmental Worry Index-11: development, validity, and reliability R Oguntayo, SF Agberotimi, OP Ajao, O Oladele, A Olaseni, O Ajibewa Int. J. Hum. Capital Urban Manage 8 (1), 31-42 , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 7
Comprehensive and integrative tertiary institution mental health (TIM-HEALTH) care: developing a protocol for Nigerian Universities OIN Buhari, OA Bolarinwa, AA Adegoke, AJ Ogunmodede, J Oyeleke, ... International Journal of Public Health and Clinical Sciences 8 (2), 51-65 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 7
Hesitancy Prevalence and Sociocognitive Barriers to Coronavirus Vaccinations in Nigeria R Oguntayo, AO Olaseni, AE Ogundipe European Review Of Applied Sociology 14 (23), 24-33 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 7
GRANT DETAILS
i. Awarded Second Best PhD Student (GPA: 9.55) in the Department of Psychology, Generation V, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Mexico (2022–2025)
ii. Awardee of Best PhD Student Presenter from the Institute of Social Sciences and Administration, UACJ’s ‘Conferencias, 10mo. Encuentro de Jóvenes Investigadores en el Estado de Chihuahua’ in 2024.
iii. Scholarship awardee of the National Council of Humanities Science and Technology (CONAHCYT), Mexico | January 2023 to July 2025
iv. Co-grantee of the Project; ‘The Tertiary Institution Mental Health Care (TIM-Care Project)’ Funded by the University of Ilorin National Research Fund, Nigeria | 2021
v. Co-grantee of The Project: ‘Psychosocial Determinants and Role of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Health-Related Quality of Life of Covid-19 Frontline Healthcare Workers in Nigeria’. Sponsored by Tertiary Trust Fund, Nigeria | 2021
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
He brings internationally grounded research expertise and diverse teaching experience, shaped by professional engagements across African and American settings, and characterized by cultural awareness, collaboration, and a results-driven approach.