Anthonia Omotola Ishabiyi

Anthonia Ishabiyi is a PhD student in Sociology at the University of Cincinnati. She is passionate about students' well-being and understanding the factors shaping their experiences. I am currently exploring the impact of religious participation on African International students in the US. To understand the role of religious organizations in facilitating social and academic development. I have worked and volunteered mostly in the education sector, specifically with minority groups in facilitating engagement and promoting cultural diversity. I also engage in cultural activities such as learning African drumming and dance for my overall wellbeing.  

Master of Social Science: University of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, 2019 (Sociology)

Bachelor of Social Science: Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria, 2011 (Sociology and Anthropology)

Religion, Education, Gender, African International Students, Mental Health, Mixed Methods

2016 -2020 Academic Tutor, Tutored students in the departments of Sociology, Anthropology, and Gender Studies. Assisted with grading and other administrative duties., University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa,

2024 -2024 Instructor, Introduction to Social Inequality, I developed the course syllabus for Introduction to Social Inequality which incorporated quizzes, discussion questions, and a theoretical paper to broaden students' knowledge of how categories of difference manifest in daily life and how to mitigate its harmful effects., University of Cincinnati, Deparment of Sociology

2024 - Graduate Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Sociology, Assisted with grading assignments, providing support and feedback on students' essays, University of Cincinnati , Department of Sociology

Peer Reviewed Publications

Anthonia Ishabiyi, Sultan Khan  (2020). Religious Associational Life amongst Black African Christian Students at Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Journal for the Study of Religion, 33 (2)

Religious Associational Life amongst Black African Christian Students at Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Udoh James Akpan, Anthonia Omotola Ishabiyi, Sazelo Michael Mkhize, Londiwe Sinenhlanhla Jali, Abisoye Adedoyin Adeyiga  (2024). Leadership Disposition in African Conflict Areas and Women Inclusion in Post-Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding: A Comparative Study of Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Liberia. African Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 13 (2)

Leadership Disposition in African Conflict Areas and Women Inclusion in Post-Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding: A Comparative Study of Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Liberia

Passent Ellakany, Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan, [....], Anthonia Omotola Ishabiyi, [...], Mental Health and Wellness study group  (2023). Associations between depression, fear of COVID-19 infection and students’ self-care measures used during the first wave of the pandemic. BMC Public Health, 23 (1)

Associations between depression, fear of COVID-19 infection and students’ self-care measures used during the first wave of the pandemic

Passent Ellakany, Roberto Ariel Abeldaño Zuñiga, [...], Anthonia Omotola Ishabiyi, [...], Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan  (2022). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student’ sleep patterns, sexual activity, screen use, and food intake: A global survey. PLoS One, 17 (1)

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student’ sleep patterns, sexual activity, screen use, and food intake: A global survey

Paper Presentations

Anthonia Ishabiyi (2021. ) Readdressing the approaches to Gender-based violence in the face of COVID-19. Virtual. Conference.

Anthonia Ishabiyi (2020. ) COVID-19 and higher education: An inclusive response to Students with Disabilities .Virtual. Conference.

Anthonia Ishabiyi (2021. ) The Impact of COVID-19 on South African Women in the Informal Economy .Virtual. Conference.

Anthonia Ishabiyi (2024. ) Religious beliefs and practices of Indian Muslim students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal .Pittsburgh, PA. Conference.

2024 Travel Grant for participation in the 2024 SSSR+RRA annual meeting in Pittsburgh, Religious Research Association

2024: Religious Research Association

2024: Society for the Scientific Study of Religion

2024: African Studies Association

2024: Research with International Students

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