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Prof. H. S. Abubakar

Area of specialization:Guidance and Counselling
Email:halima.abubakar@udusok.edu.ng
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List of Selected Publications

PUBLICATIONS:

1. U. Abdullahi, H. S. Abubakar & H. M. Muhammad (2021): Effect of cognitive behaviour therapy on traumatic stress disorder experienced by displaced adolescents in Borno state, Nigeria. Lapai Journal of Humanity, vol. 22(2).
2. H. S. Abubakar, B. Ibrahim & B. Abdullahi (2020): Relationship between social media and academic adjustment of senior secondary school students in Gombe metropolis. Journal of Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP), vol. 18, page 130-138
3. H. S. Abubakar, A. B. Sifawa, A. Gimba & A. U. Tambuwal (2020): Reconaliation strategies for marital stability among married lecturers of Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto. Sokoto International Journal of Counselling Psychology, vol. 6, page 129-143
4. H. S. Abubakar & Tabitha M. (2019): Effectiveness of cognitive restructuring counselling technique in managing avoidant personality disorder among senior secondary school students in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria. Prestige Journal of Education, vol. 2 (2) 27-36
5. H. S. Abubakar, U. Abdullahi & H.M. Muhammad (2019): Appraising Equity Infusion of Psycho-Social support activities (PSS) into school curriculum in Borno State, Nigeria. International Journal of Topical Educational Issues, Vol 3 (1), page 1-9.
6. H. S. Abubakar & Tambawal M. U. (2019): Psychological and Sociological Disposition of Single Parenthood of Children Born Out of Wedlock: Counselling Implications. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), vol. 9 (5), pp. 32-37.
7. H. S. Abubakar (2019): Counselling Implication of Women Reproductive Health needs in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol 3(7), page 375-380.
8. H. S. Abubakar (2019): Challenges of Inclusive Education policy implementation for physically challenged students. International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol 4(4), page 31-35.
9. H. S. Abubakar & U.A. Nasarawa (2019): Curbing factors associated with youths involvement in banditry among secondary school students in Zamfara Metropolis, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The Counsellor, Vol 38, page 30-39.
10. H. S. Abubakar, L. Faruna & A.O. Abdulkadir (2019): Inclusive Education Policy in Nigeria: Implementation, Challenges and way forward. Calabar Counsellor, Vol 8(1) page 27-35.
11. H. S. Abubakar (2019): Employing Religious Counselling approach in reducing marital conflicts and divorce in communities. Calabar Counsellor, Vol 8(1) page 50-61.
12. U. Abdullahi & H. S. Abubakar (2018): Counselling Strategies for Conflict Resolution in schools: A tool for Education and Development in Nigeria beyond 2020. International Journal of Educational Research and Management Technology , Volume 9(3), page 100-107
13. H. S. Abubakar (2018): Counselling Youths for National Healing. International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, Volume 4 (12) page 75-84. ISSN: 2488-9849
14. H. S. Abubakar (2018): Relationship among self-esteem, attitude to school and students academic performance among Federal Government Colleges in North-West zone of Nigeria. Journal of Education and Practice, Volume 9 (36), page 13-20
15. H. S. Abubakar & A. A. Olatunji (2018): Predictive value of locus of control on academic performance of Senior Secondary School Students in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto, Nigeria. Journal of Research & Methods in Education, Vol. 8 (4), pp. 72-76.
16. I. Bello & H. S. Abubakar (2018): Appraising quality and productivity of school guidance and counselling services in Nigeria. International Journal of Topical Educational Issues, Volume 1 (1) pp. 101-109.
17. T. Samuel O, H. S. Abubakar & B.M. Shallah (2017): Quality Education for Internally displaced children in Nigeria: A means for psychological protection. Journal of Education and Applied Psychology, Vol 7(1) page 10-31.
18. B.M Liman & H. S. Abubakar (2017): Stress and Depression as correlates of retirement phobia among secondary schools teachers in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Sokoto Educational Review, Volume 17(1&2), page 240-249.
19. H. S. Abubakar, A. Abdullahi & S. I. Gupa (2017): Strategies for empowering youth with Basic Entrepreneurship skills for self-employment in Nigeria. International Journal of Topical Educational Issues, Volume 1 (2) Page 260-268.
20. H. S. Abubakar, A. A. Olatunji and B. Terungwa (2017): Predictive value of Attitude to school and Parental Expectation on Academic Performance among Federal Government Colleges in Sokoto State. International Journal of Topical Educational Issues, Volume 1 (1) Page 247-257.
21. H. S. Abubakar, T. Musa and H. Y. Bodinga (2017): Psychosocial problems of Adolescents from Divorced homes: Implications for Counselling. International Journal of Topical Educational Issues, Volume 1 (1) Page 304-315.
22. M. Akanbi, H. S. Abubakar (2017): Addressing rural women’s health need in Nigeria through non-formal Education and Counselling. The Counsellor, Volume 36 (1) Page 123-235
23. H. S. Abubakar & M. Adam (2016): Relationship between students perception and attitude towards accessing voluntary counselling and testing HIV/AIDS at Federal College of Education Pankshin, Plateau State, Nigeria. Sokoto International Journal of Counselling Psychology. Vol, 4 page 47-57
24. B.M. Liman & H. S. Abubakar (2016): Street Begging reduction through education and counselling physically challenged persons in Sokoto State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Social science, Vol, 6, page 35-40.
25. A. A. Olatunji, B. T. Solomon & H. S. Abubakar (2016): Relationship between Internal Locus of Control, parental expectations and Academic performance among students of Federal Government Colleges in Sokoto State: Implications for Counselling. Sokoto International Journal of Counselling Psychology. Vol, 4 page 135-148
26. A. A. Olatunji, B. T. Solomon & H. S. Abubakar (2016): Relationship between parental influence, parental socio-economic status and career choice of students in Sokoto metropolis: Implications for Counselling. Sokoto International Journal of Counselling Psychology. Vol, 4 page 213-225
27. A. O. Abdulkadir, H. S. Abubakar, A. I. Raheem and B. T. Solomon (2016): Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance among senior secondary school students in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State: Implications for Counselling. Al-Hikmah Journal of Education, Volume 3(2) Page 362-367
28. H. S Abubakar, A. O. Abdulkadir, B. T. Solomon and M. T. Malami (2016): Predictive value of attitude to School and Parental expectation on Academic Performance among students of Federal Governemnt College in Sokoto. Al-Hikmah Journal of Education, Volume 3(2) Page 377-385
29. C. A Magnus, U. O. Patience, A. A. Badugo, H. S. Abubakar and A. C. Nwokocha (2016): Trends for Managing Conflict Resolution through Education in Nigeria. British Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science. Vol. 18 (2), Page 1-8
30. H. S. Abubakar and M. A. Yusuf (2016): Exploring community based counselling approaches in cambating communal conflicts in Nigeria. The Counsellor, Volume 35 (1&2) Page 226-236
31. H. S. Abubakar, S.Y. Tsagem and H. Abubakar (2016): Rethinking Counselling Strategies for curbing the prevalence of sickle cell in Nigeria. Book of Topical Educational Issues (Maiden Edition, March 2016, Page 93-102
32. H. S. Abubakar and M. Adam (2016): Correlate of Environmental Insecurity and Girl-Child school attainment in Bauchi South Senatorial zone: Implications for Counselling. Journal of The Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologist (NISEP) Vol. 14 (1,) Page 149-158
33. M. Adam and H. S. Abubakar (2016): Correlate of Poverty and Culture on Girl-Child out of School In Bauchi State, Nigeria. International Journal of Advanced Academic Research Vol. 2 (8) Page 26-36
34. H. S. Abubakar, S. H. Magaji and B. Okolie (2016): Causes and Management of Indiscipline acts among some Selected Secondary Schools in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria. International Journal of Topical Educational Issues (Maiden Edition, March 2016) Page 238-255.
35. H. S. Abubakar and M. H. Muhammad (2013): Relationship among causes of anxiety, Sources of stress and Counselling Needs of Retired Secondary School Teachers in Niger State. Sokoto International Journal of Counselling Psychology Page 56-68
36. H. S. Abubakar (2013): Relationship among interest, Socio-economic status of Parents and Subject area selection of Students in Secondary Schools in Sokoto Metropolis: Implications for Counselling. Sokoto International Journal of Counselling Psychology Page 146-155
37. H. S. Abubakar (2012): Pre-retirement planning and Golden year aspiration of Lecturers of Tertiary Institutions in Sokoto State. Kano Counsellor: Book of Reading Page 96-104 38. H. S. Abubakar (2011): Pre-retirement planning and counselling needs of Lecturers of Tertiary Institutions in Sokoto State. Sokoto Educational Review. 12 (269-284)
39. H. S. Abubakar (2010): Teacher Education and Teaching Profession in Nigeria at 50. Farfaru Journal of Multi-Disciplinary studies. 3 (2010) page 756-762
40. H. S. Abubakar (2009): Educating a girl-child for sustainable development. Farfaru Journal of Multi-Disciplinary studies.
41. H. S. Abubakar (2008): Relevance of Teacher Motivation for the attainment of vision 2020. Farfaru Journal of Multi-Disciplinary studies. 3 (2008) page 478-484

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS:

1. U. A. Nasarawa, H. S. Abubakar & Y. U. Abdullahi (2020): Social media and armed banditary involvement among secondary school students in Zamfara State. Implications for Counselling. Book of Readings for Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP), page 47-50
2. G. B. Nataala, H. S. Abubakar (2020): Benefits and challenges of social media oustudents with social learning needs in Nigeria. Book of Readings for Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP), page 47-50
3. H. S. Abubakar (2018): Management of Psychological Maladjustment in Learners. Psychological Adjustment & Education in Nigeria, published by the Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologist (NISEP). Chapter 2, page 15-23.
4. M. U. Tambawal, H. S. Abubakar and U. Goni (2017): Boko Haram insurgency and its Psychology effect on Women and Children in Maiduguri Camps: Implications for Counselling. Counselling Issues on Women’s Health, Education/Empowerment and Sustainable Development In Nigeria. Published by Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON). Chapter 27: Page 240-250
5. H. S. Abubakar and M. Magaji (2016): Strategies for Financing Early Childhood Education In Nigeria. Changes and Innovation in Financing Education for Sustainable National Development. Published by Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) Page 65-74.
6. H. S. Abubakar, A. F Aliyu and R. E Dikki (2016): The roles of counsellors towards promoting quality Education for National Unity in Nigeria. Critical Essays in Guidance and Counselling for Nigerian Counsellors. Published by Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON). Chapter 2: Page 9 – 18
7. H. S. Abubakar and N. B. Nata’ala (2016): Promoting the rights of persons with special needs for National Stability and Integrity: Implications for Counselling. Critical Essays in Guidance and Counselling for Nigerian Counsellors. Published by Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON). Chapter 11: Page 97 – 101
8. H. S. Abubakar & G. B. Nata’ala (2015): Directive & Non-Directive Counselling Techniques for Ameliorating Emotional and Bahavioural Disorders. Issues in the Helping Profession for Nigerian Counsellors. Published by Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON). Chapter 3 Page 18-23.
9. H. S. Abubakar, A. A. Bagudo & F. B. Musa (2015): Causes and patterns of wife abuse among couples in Sokoto State. . Issues in the Helping Profession for Nigerian Counsellors. Published by Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON). Chapter 34 Page 318-326
10. H. S. Abubakar and Gali Sa’idu (2014): Attitude of Secondary School Teachers towards Sexuality Education In Kano State: Implications for Counselling. Perspectives In Guidance and Counselling. Published by Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON). Chapter 11: Page 107 – 118

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:

1. U.A. Nasarawa, H.S. Abubakar & Y.U. Abdullahi (2019): Challenges and coping strategies of internally displaced persons in Bukuyum Local Government area of Zamfara State: Implications for Counselling. Presented at the 44th Annual National Conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held in Port-Harcourt between 24th to 27th August, 2019.
2. M. Usman & H.S. Abubakar (2018): Plato’s republic and Participatory citizenship for political sensitization and effective Guidance and Counselling Programme in Nigeria. Presented at the 38th Annual National Conference of Philosophers of Education Association of Nigeria (PEAN) held at University of Port-Harcourt between 23rd to 27th October, 2018.
3. H. S. Abubakar, A.A Olatunji & S.B Terungwa (2017): Appraisal of Guidance and Counselling services in Tertiary Institutions. Presented at the 4th Annual National Conference of Faculty of Education & Extension Services of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Held between 6th-9th November, 2017.
4. H.S. Abubakar, U. Abdullahi & H.M Muhammad (2017): Appraising equity infusion of Psycho social support activities (PSS) into school curriculum in Borno State, Nigeria. Presented at the 4th Annual National Conference of Faculty of Education & Extension Services of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Held between 6th-9th November, 2017
5. H.S. Abubakar, N.S. Muktar & M.L Rilwanu (2017): Appraising the relationship between burnout and job satisfactions among private school teachers quality education in Wamakko Local Government areas: Implications for Counselling. Presented at the 4th Annual National Conference of by Faculty of Education & Extension Services of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Held between 6th-9th November, 2017
6. T. G. Atsua, U. Abdullahi, and H. S. Abubakar (2016): Impact of prolonged Hospitalization of Terminally-ill patients of female Family care givers in University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Borno State Nigeria. Presented at the 41st International Conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held at University of Lagos between 21-26 August, 2016.
7. H. S. Abubakar and M. Adam (2015): Relationship between communication and conflict management towards enhancing peace in Tertiary Institutions in Bauchi State. Nigeria. Presented at the 40th International Conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held at FCT Education Resource Center, Wuse zone 77 Abuja between 17-21 August, 2015. 8. H. S. Abubakar, A. Boyi and A. Gimba (2015) Investigation into the coping strategies of marital problems for marital stability among married lecturers of Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto. Presented at the 40th International Conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held at FCT Education Resource Center, Wuse zone 77 Abuja between 17-21 August, 2015
9. H. S. Abubakar, A. A. Bagudo and O. I. Elizebith (2014): Relationship between Boredom and Deviant Behavior on Academic Performance among Secondary School Students in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria. Presented at the 14th Annual National Conference of Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) held at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration Ondo State between 6-10 October, 2014.
10. H. S. Abubakar, A. A. Bagudo & F. B. Musa (2014): Causes and Patterns of Wife abuse in Sokoto State. Presented at the 30th Annual National Conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held at University of Benin Auditorium, Edo State. Between 18th to 22nd August, 2014.
11. H. S. Abubakar and M. Adam (2014): Relationship between knowledge of HIV/AIDS and sexual behavior among adolescents in Jos Metropolis. Presented at the 14th Annual National Conference of Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) held at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, Ondo State between 6-10 October, 2014.
12. H. S. Abubakar and A. Boyi (2014): Effects of social network sites on Educational and Personal social behavior of Tertiary Institution Students in Sokoto Metropolis: Implications for Counselling. Presented at the 39th International Conference of Counselling Association of Nigerian (CASSON) held at University of Benin between 18-22 August, 2014.
13. H. S. Abubakar (2013): Inadequate school plant security as a conflict in Nigerian Educational Institutions. Presented at the 13th Annual National Conference of Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP) held at Cross River University of Science & Technology Calabar between 7-11 October, 2013
14. H. S. Abubakar (2013): Assessment of Rogerian Healthy Personality theory: Implications for Counselling. Presented at the 38th International Conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held at Ibom Hall IBB Street Uyo between 19-23 August, 2013.
15. H. S. Abubakar (2012): Effect of family conflicts in family security: Implications for Counselling. Presented at the 36th Annual International Conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON). Held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
16. H. S. Abubakar (2011) Issues and Challenges of Methods and Techniques in Education Management and Decision making. Presented at the Annual National Conference of Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto.
17. H. S. Abubakar (2011): Relationship between Birth Order, Creativity and Academic Performance of students in Some selected Secondary schools in Sokoto state. Presented at the 35th Annual International Conference of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON)
18. H. S. Abubakar and H. G. M. Abdulkarim (2009) Counselling Practice for Special Need population: A focus on Retiree. Presented at Annual National Conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON). Date: 3rd-4th August, 2009
19. H. S. Abubakar (2008): Effect of Personality on Mental Health. Presented at the Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologist (NISEP).

COMMUNITY SERVICES:

1. H. S. Abubakar (2018): Parental commitment: A key custodian in character building. Presented at the 2018 annual speech & prize giving ceremony of Global Kids Academy Arkilla, Sokoto on Saturday 18th August 2018.
2. H. S. Abubakar (2018): Abokiyar Zama “Yar’Uwar ki ce a Musulunci. Presented at Sisters days organised by FOMWAN Sokoto at FOMWAN center Sokoto on 28th August, 2018.
3. H. S. Abubakar (2013): Entrepreneurship as a panacea for Women/Girl Empowerment. Presented at the Speech and Prize Giving Ceremony of Federal Government Girls College Tambawal on 6th July, 2013
4. H. S. Abubakar (2011): School record and Classroom Management. Presented at an In-house Seminar Organized by Sokoto Cement Schools on 13th December, 2012 at Sokoto Cement School, Sokoto.
5. H. S. Abubakar (2011): Commitment to Teaching Profession. Presented at a two days workshop organized for Alheri School Teachers between 26-27 January, 2011 at Alheri Schools Sokoto