About

Dr Collins Badu Agyemang is a Senior Faculty in Industrial and Organisational Psychology and Director of the Pan-African Doctoral Academy at the University of Ghana. A licensed consultant psychologist and chartered Human Resource Practitioner, he bridges research, practice, and policy to advance human and institutional development. His expertise covers workplace psychology, mental health, HR management, professional ethics, and employee assistance programs, with a reputation for translating psychological science into practical solutions for organisational growth and wellbeing. A former President of the Ghana Psychological Association, he now serves as incoming President of the Pan African Psychology Union. He has advised national and international bodies, including Ghana’s COVID-19 Response Team and the WHO Decade of Healthy Ageing project. Founder of PsycUP Business Solutions, Collins has led interventions across Africa, managed teams of diverse sizes, and mentored emerging leaders. His academic rigour and practical insight make him a trusted voice in psychology and HR.

Education

• Postdoctoral Scholar (University of South Florida, (Tampa Campus), Florida, (USA)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (University of Ghana, Ghana)
• Master of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (University of Ghana, Ghana)
• BA (Hons): Psychology with Political Science (University of Ghana, Ghana) 

Research Interest

• Workplace Mental Health and Employee Wellbeing
• Human Relations at Work
• Decent Work and Gig Economy
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Organizational Behaviour and Corporate Leadership
• Psycho-social aspects of organizations
• Cross-cultural Psychology. 

Publications

1. Hagan, S., Darkwah, E., Boafo, Y. A., Agyemang, C. B., & Ekem-Ferguson, G. (2025). Climate change impacts and mental health in poor urban coastal communities in Ghana. PLOS Mental Health, 2(4), e0000284.
2. Anderson, J. A., Agyemang, C. B., & Parimah, F. (in press). Multilingualism and Well-being: Reflections from Ghana. Routledge
3. Agyemang, C. B., Parimah, F., & Acquah-Coleman, R. (2025). Overview of Psychology in Ghana. In The Handbook of International Psychology (2nd Ed. pp. 17-22). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315682945
4. Agyemang, C. B., Agyei, F., Hansen-Garshong, R., Parimah, F., & Kekesi, E. (2024). Psychosocial consequences of job loss after the financial sector clean-up in Ghana. Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/15555240.2024.2316233
5. Kunst, J. R., Juettemeier, M., Bailey, A. H., Anjum, G., English, A. S., Obaidi, M., Sam, D. L., Yaşın-Tekizoğlu, F., & Agyemang, C. B. (2024). Investigation of gender bias in the mental imagery of faces. Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, 27(6), 1376-1402. https://doi.org/10.1177/13684302231200168
6. Wojtczuk‐Turek, A., Turek, D., Edgar, F., Klein, H. J., Bosak, J., Okay‐Somerville, B.,... Agyemang, C. B., ... & Karamustafa‐Köse, G. (2024). Sustainable human resource management and job satisfaction—Unlocking the power of organizational identification: A cross‐cultural perspective from 54 countries. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management.https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.2815
7. Besta, T., Jurek, P., Olech, M., Włodarczyk, A., Kosakowska-Berezecka, N., Bosson, J. K., Bender, M., Vandello, J. A., Abuhamdeh, S., Agyemang, C. B., Akbaş, G., Albayrak-Aydemir, N., Ammirati, S., Anderson, J., Anjum, G., Ariyanto, A., Aruta, J. J. B. R., Ashraf, M., Bakaitytė, A., . . . Żadkowska, M. (2024). Measuring collective action intention toward gender equality across cultures. European Journal of Psychological Assessment. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1027/1015-5759/a000857
8. Agyemang, C.B., Parimah, F., & Acquah-Coleman, R. (2024). Rethinking Retirement Age in Ghanaian Professions: A Sageism Perspective. African Journal of Ageing Studies 2 (1)
9. Aryee, E. M. E., Asumeng, M., & Agyemang, C. B. (2024). Person-Environment Fit on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour and Employee Engagement Among Administrative Staff of Public Universities in Accra, Ghana. Journal of Organizational Psychology, 24(3), 82-97
10. Kosakowska-Berezecka, N., Bosson, J. K., Jurek, P., Besta, T., Olech, M., Vandello, J. A., Bender, M., Dandy, J., Hoorens, V., Jasinskaja-Lahti, I., Mankowski, E., Venäläinen, S., Abuhamdeh, S., Agyemang, C. B., Akbaş, G., Albayrak-Aydemir, N., Ammirati, S., Anderson, J., Anjum, G., … Żadkowska, M. (2023). Gendered Self-Views Across 62 Countries: A Test of Competing Models. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 14(7), 808-824. https://doi.org/10.1177/19485506221129687