Dr. Collins Badu Agyemang
Ag. Coordinator
Pan-African Doctoral Academy
University of Ghana, Legon
cbagyemang@ug.edu.gh
Education
PhD in Psychology [Industrial & Organizational] at University of Ghana
Dissertation Area: Emotional Labour and Psychological Health: A Study of Ghanaian Media Practitioners.
MPhil [Industrial & Organizational Psychology] at University of Ghana
Thesis Title: Perceived Organizational Justice and Organizational Climate on Employees’ Organizational Citizenship Behaviour
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Psychology (major) with Political Science at University of Ghana
Project Title: The Effect of Violent Movie Models on Children’s Aggression
WAEC SSCE, Amaniampong Secondary School- Mampong Ashanti
Teaching Career
University of Ghana, Department of Psychology
Lecturer - Oct 2018 – Date
Teaching & Research Assistant/Tutor (IDE) -2011-2014
University of Professional Studies, Accra
Lecturer/Research Officer-2012-2018
University of South Florida, Tampa –USA
Visiting Courtesy Professor- 2018-2023
Primary Research Focus
Occupational Health, Organizational Behaviour and Humanitarian Work Psychology, with expertise in Emotional Labour/Intelligence and interest in organizational stress, commitment, turnover, downsizing, employee adjustment and employee personality attributes and related work outcomes.
Research Projects/Collaborations
Toward Gender Diversity Project – 30+ Country Project in Collaboration with University of South Florida (Collaborator)
International Study of Work and Family (ISWAF) Project (Collaborator)
Psychosocial impact of the Financial Sector Clean-up: A mixed method Study (Principal Investigator
Administrative-Leadership Experience/Appointments
Ag. Coordinator- Pan African Doctoral School, University of Ghana Doctoral School
Secretary – Business Development Committee, Dept. of Psychology, UG
Visiting Courtesy Professor- Department of Psychology, University of South Florida (Tampa Campus) USA
National Vice President & Board Member- Ghana Psychological Association (Aug 2018- Aug 2020)
National Secretary & Board Member- Ghana Psychological Association (Aug 2016- Aug 2018)
National Organizer & Board Member- Ghana Psychological Association (Aug 2014- Aug 2016)
Courses Taught
1. Introduction to Psychology (Undergraduate Level)
2. General Psychology (Undergraduate Level)
3. Psychology for Everyday Living (Undergraduate Level-UGBS)
4. Principles of Management (Undergraduate Level-UGBS)
3. Motivation and Emotions (Undergraduate Level)
4. Industrial Psychology (Undergraduate Level)
5. Organizational Psychology (Undergraduate Level)
6. Sports Psychology (Undergraduate Level)
7. Organizational Behaviour (Graduate Level)
8. Human Relations in Organizations (Graduate Level)
9. Accident and Safety at Work (Graduate Level)
Publications
1. Oppong Asante, K., Boatemma, M. E., & Agyemang, C. B. (2019). Predictors of corporate entrepreneurship among ICT employees in Ghana. Sage Open
2. Sadana, R. , Banerjee A. et al., (2019).Metrics and evidence for healthy ageing. WHO Bulletin 97(12) 789-856.
3. Sam, D.L., Agyemang, C.B. & Arkorful, H. (2018). Cyberbullying Victimization among High School and University Students in Ghana. Journal of Deviant Behaviour (Taylor and Francis) DOI: 10.1080/01639625.2018.1493369
4. Agyemang, C. B., & Dickson, E. (2018). A health gap in Ghana’s Workmen’s Compensation Act 1987 (PNDC 187): Embracing the starring role of psychologists. African Journal for the Psychological Studies of Social Issues, 21(3), 145-158.
5. Amissah, C.M., Gadosey, C.K., Nyarko, K. & Agyemang, C.B. (2016). Contextual Analyses of Attitudes toward Persons with Physical Disabilities. Current Research in Psychology, 7 (2), 27-35
6. Agyemang C.B., Asamoah-gyawu J. & Erryck N (2016). Visit a Psychologist? Am I Mad! Mental Health Awareness in Ghana: Filling the Potholes. International Journal of
Psychology 51, 640
7. Agyemang, C.B., Asumeng, M.A., & Amponsah, B. (2015). The Relevance of Ghanaian Akan Proverbs to Explanations of Contemporary Human Resource Principles and Corporate Values. Journal of Business Research, 9, 19-32
8. Asumeng, M.A. & Agyemang, C. B. (2015). Over Three Decades of Industrial and Organizational Psychology in Ghana. In Jopie de Beer (Eds). The Histories Project: Perspectives on Psychology in Africa. Johannesburg, JvR Psychometrics Pty Ltd.
9. Kekesi, E. K., & Agyemang, C. B. (2014). Perceived Job Insecurity and Psychological Distress: The Moderating Role of Work Values. International Journal of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, 3(1), 18-35.
10. Sam, D. L., Arkorful, H., Bruce, D., & Agyemang, C. B. (Forthcoming ). Social Media and Internet use in Ghana: Some Psychological Issues. In Michael H. Prosser & David Balosa (Eds). Social Media in Africa. Lake Oswego, Oregon. Dignity Press.
Selected Conference Presentations
1. Agyemang, C.B. & Tetteh, M. (2018). “Positive Psychology Brewed in the African Proverbial Pots: The Reflections of Ghanaian Paremiologists”. First Positive Psychology Conference, North-Western University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
2. Agyemang, C.B. (2018). The Light around our Emotional Suppressions and Woes: A Study of Some Ghanaian Media Practitioners. First Positive Psychology Conference, North-Western University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
3. Agyemang, C.B. (2017). “We tell the stories of others, but we can’t tell our Own”- Emotional Labouring Experiences of Ghanaian Media Practitioners. Africa Congress of Psychology (7th -10th May, 2017), Kruger National Park, Skukuza- South Africa.
4. Agyemang, C. B. & Abakah, K. (2017). 'Goroboyism'- An Entrepreneurial Initiative to Curb Unemployment or a Threat to Established Institutions. Africa Congress of Psychology (7th -10th May, 2017), Kruger National Park, Skukuza- South Africa.
5. Agyemang, C.B. (2017). Test Use and Administration in Ghana: Practice, Challenges, and Prospects. Africa Congress of Psychology (7th -10th May, 2017), Kruger National Park, Skukuza- South Africa.
6. Agyemang, C. B. (2016). “…for 2 days I saw pictures in my mind, I saw dead bodies in my dream…” – Emotional Labour: A Psychosocial Burden on Ghanaian Media Practitioners’ Shoulders. International Journal of Arts International Conference (November 8th -11th, 2016), University of London, United Kingdom.
7. Agyemang C.B. Asamoah-gyawu J. & Erryck, N. (2016). “Visit a Psychologist? Am I Mad! Mental Health Awareness in Ghana: Filling the Potholes”. 31st International Congress of Psychology (July 24th -29th, 2016), Pacifico Yokohama, Japan
8. Agyemang, C.B. (2016). “Psychological First Aid”-The Missing Link in Disaster Management in Ghana – The Unlearned Lessons. 23rd International Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (July 30th - August 3rd, 2016) Winch Aichi, Nagoya, Japan
9. Agyemang, C.B. (2016). Reconfiguration of your Job versus Interpersonal Treatment! The Predictive Strength of some Ghanaians Citizenship Behaviour. 23rd International Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (July 30th - August 3rd, 2016) Winch Aichi, Nagoya, Japan
Selected Consultancy
1. World Health Organization- WHO Consortium on Evidence and Metrics for Healthy Ageing, Geneva -Switzerland (2019-2020)
2. Consolidated Bank Ghana [Business Psychologist]- Psychosocial Intervention Pre & Post Downsizing Trust Campaign , Accra, Ghana (2018-2019)
3. National Science and Maths Quiz [Lead Psychologist]– Sponsored by Ghana Education Service/Primetime Company Limited
4. Carnegie Corporation of New York -Review of BANGA- Africa Project Phase I [Local Consultant] (2019)
5. Psychology for Leaders Series- Lead Consultant (2013-Date)
6. Laweh Open University - Consulting Lecturer- 2014-2018
7. Management Consultant – University of Cape Coast/ University of Education Winneba
8. Institute for Human Resource Management Practitioners - Professional Facilitator/Examiner & Resource Person
Extension / National Support Services
Cognate Staff (Voluntary) - Center for Ageing Studies, UG
Secretary- Business Development and Collaboration Committee
Department of Psychology
Fellow- Legon Hall
Member – Sponsorship Committee, School of Social Science Conference, UG
Member-Examination Moderation Committee, Dept. of Psychology
Member- Business Development Committee, Dept. of Psychology
Member- Center for Ageing Studies Conference Committee
Member - Organizing Committee for the Joint Annual Conference of Psychology/Psychiatry
Public Relations Officer- UG - Carnegie Scholars Network
Representative- BaNGA-Africa Project Steering Committee
CPD Instructor- Department of Psychology
Public Education Team- Ghana Psychology Council
Board Member- Stop Abuse Ghana (2016-Date)
Patron - Natural Flames (2016-Date)
Facilitator –ReachOut World Mission - Youthsewgraphy
Associate Editor – PsycWrite Bulletin (GPA Bulletin)
Associate Editor – CFAS News Letter
Public Educator on the Media (Over 100 engagements) – Psychology/Business Related Issues