Prof BM Diale

• PhD Education
• Masters Educational Psychology
• Honours Educational Psychology

• Career Psychology
• Neurodiversity,
• gender and sexuality studies
• Career Transitioning across the lifespan
• Childhood development and disabilities
• Teacher professional development

• Educational Psychology

Diale BM, Victor-Aigbodion V & Eseadi C (2023). Transformative Assessment in Digitalised Post COVID-19 Education: Implications for  Higher Education Teachers,  in Tabane CE, Diale BM, Mawela AS & Zengele TV (Eds.) Fostering Diversity and Inclusion Through Curriculum Transformation. IGI Global.

Sewagegn AA & Diale BM, (2020).  Authentic Assessment as a Tool to Enhance Student Learning in a Higher Education Institution: Implication for Student Competency. In EA Railean (Ed.). Assessment, Testing, and Measurement Strategies in Global Higher Education. Hershey PA: IGI Global.

Diale BM, (2020). Central role of the family in cases of learners affected by visual impairment. In R Ferreira and MM Sefotho (Eds.). Opening Eyes: Understanding Education for the Visually Impaired. Cape Town, AOSIS Publishers.

Sefotho MM & Diale BM, (2019). Career assessment in South Africa. In KB Stoltz & S Barclay (Eds.). A Comprehensive Guide to Career Assessment.  (7^th ed.). Broken Arrow: NCDA.

Diale BM, (2018). Pathways to technical and vocational education in the school curriculum. In I Eloff & E Swart (Eds.). Understanding Educational Psychology. Cape Town: Juta.

Tabane R., Maseko N & Diale T, (2016). Childhood behavioural and learning disorders. In E Weinstein, E Rosen, J Snowman, R McCown, M Maphalala & R Tabane (Eds.). Educational Psychology and Teaching Children about Health. London: Cengage Learning EMEA.

Diale BM (2015).Bullying of vulnerable children: An increasing form of school violence. In M.D. Magano, & U.Ramnarain. Including the Excluded: Educating the Vulnerable in the 21st Century. Cape Town: Pearson Publishers.

Mushambi, C, Diale, BM, Sefotho, MM, & Eseadi, C (2024). Exploring Obstacles Experienced by Learners with High-Functioning Autism in Pursuing Careers in Sports. Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 6(1), 1-21 https://doi.org/10.51214/00202406630000 (DOAJ)

Eseadi, C, Diale, BM, Oloidi, FJ et al. (2023). School Engagement of Undergraduate History Students: Effect of REBT intervention. J Rat-Emo Cognitive-Behav Ther 41, 209–221. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10942-022-00463-1

Eseadi, C & Diale, BM (2023) Perspective on career transition of students with visual impairments. Journal of Research and Health, 13(4), 241-246. DOI: 10.32598/JRH.13.4.2072.1

Diale BM (2022). ‘Indlela ibuzwa kwabaphambili’: Using indigenous knowledge practices to support first-year first-generation African students in their career transition to higher education African Journal of Career Development, 4(1), a62. https://doi.org/10.4102/ajcd.v4i1.62

Diale BM (2022). Digital tools used by teachers for assessing learners with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Implications for career transition. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S7), 48842–48855. Retrieved from https://sciencescholar.us/journal/index.php/ijhs/article/view/13673 

Onyishi CN, Victor-Aigbodion V, Sefotho, MM & Diale BM (2022). Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Employees in Nigeria during COVID-19. Journal of Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities. E-ISSN: 2413-9270. http://www.jssshonline.com/ (DOAJ)

Mirabel KT, Sewagegn AA & Diale BM. (2022). Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to Empower Secondary School Learners from Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds. Journal of Technical Education and Training, 14(1), 138–149. https://publisher.uthm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/JTET/article/view/10408

Thomas M, Diale BM & Victor-Aigbosion V (2022). Workplace experiences of youth diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(6), 1306-1317

Diale BM & Eseadi C (2022). Evaluating data from a work engagement intervention among Nigerian history lecturers. Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 4(2), 395-402. DOI:10.51214/bocp.v4i2.267. ISSN: 2656-1050. (DOAJ)

Diale BM & Victor-Aigbodion V. (2022). School-Related Irrational Beliefs as Predictor of Academic Motivation Among Secondary School Learners.  Journal Studies in Learning and Teaching (SiLeT), 3(1), 46-54, DOI: https://doi.org/10.46627/silet.v3i1.99

Diale BM, Mabaso NM, Mawila D and Munongi L. (2021). Parental Responses in Addressing Comprehensive Sexuality Education of Adolescents with Autism. Journal of Educational Studies Special Issue, 229 -247

Sewagegn AA & Diale BM, (2021). Modular/Block Teaching: Practices and Challenges at Higher Education Institutions of Ethiopia, Teaching in Higher Education 26(6), 776-789, DOI: 10.1080/13562517.2019.1681391

Eseadi C, Folorunsho ROB, Victor-Aigbodion V, Diale BM, & Onwuasoanya PN, (2021). Predictive Power of Demographic Factors over Nurses’ Work Stress and Burnout.  International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 13(2), 2021-2025.  DOI: 10.31838/ijpr/2021.13.02.282 Impact Facotr: 0.67

Diale BM & Sewagegn AA, (2021). Early Childhood Care and Education in Ethiopia: A Quest for Quality Education, Journal of Early Childhood Research, 19(4), 516-529. https://doi.org/10.1177/1476718X211002559

Sewagegn AA & Diale BM, (2021). Academic staffs’ practices and challenges of publishing: Evidence from an Ethiopian University. International Journal of African Higher Education, 8(1) 27-42. DOI: https://doi.org/10.6017/ijahe.v8i1.13375

Diale BM, Eseadi C & Victor-Aigbodion V, (2020). Gender differences in Work Stress among Nigerian Nurses. International Medical Journal. 27 (6), 752-754. https://www.imj-1994.com/   

Diale BM & Shammah LMV, (2020). The Profession of Psychology: A systematic review of its uses and implications for African sustainable development. Gender & Behaviour Journal 18(3), 15923 - 15933

Eseadi C & Diale BM, (2020). Correlation of career satisfaction with burnout among. Nigerian nurses. International Medical Journal (IMJ), 27(4), 447 - 449. Impact Factor 0.196

Motsabi SC, Diale BM & Van Zyl A, (2020). The role of social support in the persistence of first-year first-generation African students (FYFGAS) in a higher education institution in South Africa. South African Journal of Higher Education 34 (4), 189-210

Motsabi SC, Diale BM & Van Zyl A, (2020). The Academic Persistence of First‑Year First‑Generation African Students (FYFGAS): A Framework for Higher Education in South Africa. Journal of Student Affairs in Africa 8(2), 73‑85

Shammah MLV & Diale BM, (2020). The magic power of self-image: bases of personal-professional therapeutic competencies among educational psychologists. Gender & Behaviour Journal 18(4), 16886-16889

Victor-Aigbodion V, Ngwoke DU & Diale BM, (2020). School-Based Cognitive Behavioural Intervention for Academic Self-Handicapping Among Adolescents: Study Protocol For A Non-Randomized Control Trial. International Medical Journal (IMJ), 27(3), 339-341. (IMJ),  https://seronjihou.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/273339.jpg

Victor-Aigbodion, V., Ugwoke Ngwoke, D. & Diale, B.M. (2020). Overcoming Perfectionism in Adolescents: The Role of Problem-Solving Model Of Cognitive Behavioural Coaching. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(10), 5062-5073. DOI: 10.37200/IJPR/V24I10/PR300488

Diale, BM & Vctor-Aigbodion, V. (2020). Perfectionism, career indecision and suicidal ideation among undergraduates. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Vol. 24(10), 5096 -5110. Impact Factor 0,028

Diale BM (2023). Understanding Neurodiversity and its impact on learning and development: The role of the School-Based Support Teams. School Principals Colloquium, Department of Social Work, Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, 13 October 2023.

Diale BM (2023). “Indlela ibuzwa kwabaphambili”: Using indigenous knowledge practices to support First-Year First-Generation African Students in their career transition to higher education. Psychology Congress. Emperors Palace, South Africa, 04 – 06 October 2023.

Diale BM (2023). From tango to kwaito: Pivot Engaged Scholarship and Global Impact. Keynote address at the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Engaged Scholarship Conference, University of South Africa, South Africa.

Diale BM (2023). Children and youth with neurodiversity educational needs in Africa: Are they the forgotten ones? Keynote address. Researching Educational Decoloniality: Towards Alternative Global South Episteminologies International Conference, Buea University, Cameroon, 7 – 8 July 2023.  

Victor-Aigbodion V & Diale BM (2023). Decolonizing therapy: a psycho-educational perspectives. Researching Educational Decoloniality: Towards Alternative Global South Episteminologies International Conference, Buea University, Cameroon, 7 – 8 July 2023.  

Diale BM, Ebrahim R & Mabaso NMP (2023). “Closing the gap”: How Foundation phase teachers support learners presenting with Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in South Africa. A paper presented at the Southern Africa Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development, Lusaka, Zambia, 28 – 30 March 2023. SEARA

Diale BM & Sewagegn AA (2023). Early Childhood Care and Transition in South Africa and Ethiopia: A quest for Quality Education. A Poster presentation at the Southern Africa Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development, Lusaka, Zambia, 28 – 30 March 2023.

Sefotho MM, Lindstrom LE, Diale BM & Mdzanga N (2023). Career transitioning of youth with neurodevelopmental learning needs: Phenomenological experiences of parents and practitioners. A paper presented at the Education Association of South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, 8-11 January 2023 (Prof Lindstrom is a research collaborator from the University of California Davies; Prof Mdzanga is a research collaborator from Nelson Mandela University).

Diale BM & Victor-Aigbodion V (2023). Predictive powers of perfectionism and career indecision on suicidal ideation among undergraduates. A paper presented at the Education Association of South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, 8-11 January 2023. A paper presented at the Education Association of South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, 8-11 January 2023.

Pule N & Diale BM (2022). Holding things together and the ‘knife in its sharp end’: Exploring female student career leadership with a social dream drawing lens and African ontology. A paper presented at the National Students Development (NASDEV) Women in Leadership Conference, 24 – 27 August 2022; Durban, South Africa (Dr Pule is a collaborator and mentee from the University of the Free State, South Africa).

Diale BM & Eseadi C, (2022). Mental Health Literacy of First-Generation University Students in Nigeria: Do Visual Impairments, Matter? A Poster Presentation at the Association of Medical Councils of Africa International Conference, Sun City, North West, 3 - 6 October 2022.

Victor-Aigbodion V & Diale BM, (2022). incorporatihng virtual reality and gamification models in African school teaching practices and implications for Afrofuturism. A paper presented at the World Conference on Education and Restitution held at the secretariat of the Association of African Universities, Accra, Ghana, 30 August - 2 September, 2022.

Victor-Aigbodion V & Diale BM, (2022). Enhancing academic culture and professionalism among the disabled: A practical approach. A virtual paper presented at the International Conference on Education and Social Sciences Research, University of Semarang, Indonesia, 5 October 2022.

Diale BM, (2022). My biggest fear is..." Black parents lived experiences of comprehensive sexuality education with their Autistic Adolescents during Covid-19. Annual Meeting and Conference South Africa. International Society of Autism Research (INSAR) Cultural Diversity Pre-Conference Workshop. Austin, Texa, USA. 11 May 2022.

Diale BM & Victor-Aigbodion V, (2021). Perceived Psychological Impact of School Climate Change on Students’ Classroom Behaviour. National Conference of the Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists at Imo State University Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. 8th-11 September 2021.

Victor-Aigbodion V & Diale BM, (2021). Childhood trauma and its relationship with self-esteem and the mediating effect of psychosocial support services in adolescents. Paper presented at the National Conference of the Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists at Imo State University Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. 8th-11 September 2021.

Victor-Aigbodion V & BM Diale, (2021). Perceived Psychological Impact of School Climate Change on Students’ Classroom Behaviour. National Congress and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Psychological Association held at University, Enugu State, Nigeria: 24th-26th August, 2021. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, Nigeria.

Diale BM & Andrasyan-Van Pletzen A, (2020). Career development needs of early childhood practitioners: addressing the gaps in township day care centres. Annual Conference of the South African Research Association for Early Childhood Education (SARAECE) Virtual Conference. 13-14 July 2021. South African Research Association for Early Childhood Education held at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa.  Virtual Conference.

Diale BM & Victor-Aigbodion V, (2020).  The Extent to which Birth Position Correlates with Big Five Personality Traits and Academic Achievement among Primary School Pupils. Paper presented at the South African Research Association for Early Childhood Education (SARAECE) Virtual Conference. 13-14 July 2021.

Victor-Aigbodion & BM Diale, (2020). Impact of family support on depressive symptoms among child-victims of rape in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Annual Conference of the Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Held virtually on the 17th of September, 2020.

BM Diale & V Victor-Aigbodion, (2019). Prevalence of Pathological Internet Use among University Students and Correlations with Academic Adjustment and Self-Efficacy. National Conference of the Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists at Princess  Alexandria Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, 4 – 7 September 2021. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, Nigeria.

Shammah MLV & Diale BM, (2019). The magic power of self-image psychology: Implications for personal therapy among psychologists. Paper presented at the Nigerian Psychologists Association (NPA) Congress and Scientific Conference, 25-29 August 2019, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria.

Motsabi SC & Diale BM, (2019). Strategies that support persistence of first-generation African students (FYFGAS) in higher education (HE). Paper presented at the 5^th Annual South African National Research Centre FYE (SANRC FYE) Conference, 22-24 May 2019. Durban, South Africa.

Women in Research (Unisa)

Keynote Addresses and Invited Presentations

Diale BM (2023). Children and youth with neurodiversity educational needs in Africa: Are they the forgotten ones? Researching Educational Decoloniality: Towards Alternative Global South Episteminologies International Conference, Buea University, Cameroon, 7 – 8 July 2023.

Diale BM (2022). Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow. A Keynote address in celebration of International Women’s Day, UJ Transformation Unit, 8 March 2022.

Diale BM (2022). “Men unboxed.” A guest speaker at a panel conversation with Mike Teke, Chairperson of UJ Council, University of Johannesburg, on 9 March 2022.

Diale BM (2022). The importance of a neurodevelopmental Centre to parents, children and teachers. A presentation under the theme: “Doing what we can, with what we have, where we are” at the Gauteng Provincial Autism Colloquium, Sandton, South Africa, p. 26 – 27 July 2022.

Diale BM (2022). “Going through unchartered territory, finding my voice as a Black woman. A speaker at the University of Johannesburg Community Engagement (UJCE) Empowerment Women’s Day Celebration. The University of Johannesburg, 30 August 2022.

Diale BM, (2019). Career psychology and the fourth industrial revolution; Is it the dawn of a new era for the educational psychology fraternity? A Keynote Address delivered at the National Conference of the Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists (NCEP) Conference, 4 – 7 September, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, Nigeria.

Diale BM, (2019). Self-image among educational psychologists: Bases for personal-professional therapeutic competencies. Paper presented at a Plenary Session of the Nigerian Psychologists Association (NPA) Congress and Scientific Conference, 25-29 August 2019, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria.