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  1. Dolapo Omolola Adeniji
    Assistant Professor
    College of Health and Human Services, Social Work
    Dolapo.Adeniji@indstate.edu

Credentials

  1. Ph.D., Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, 2022.
    Major: Social Work
    Dissertation Title: The Influence of Social Isolation and Other Risk Factors on Older African Immigrants’ Emotional Well-Being. Indiana University School of Social Work
  2. M.S.W., Indiana University IUPUI, 2016.
    Major: Social Work
  3. M.Ed., University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1995.
    Major: Guidance and Counseling
    Dissertation Title: Stress Pattern among Married Women in Ibadan
  4. BSc., Obafemi Awolowo University, 1992.
    Major: Psychology
    Dissertation Title: The Relationship between Socio-Personal Problems and Academic Performance among Secondary School Students in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Administrative Activities

  1. Director, Department. (March 15, 2023 - Present).

Licensures and Certifications

  1. Active Participation, AIM-AHEAD and NCATS. (October 28, 2024 - Present).
  2. Teamwork Excellence Award, AIM-AHEAD and NCATS Training Program. (October 28, 2024 - Present).
  3. AIM-AHEAD Traineeship in Advanced Data ANALYSIS USING NCATS DATA AND THE N3C DATA ENCLAVE, Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD) and he National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS’s)NCATS. (September 30, 2024 - Present).
  4. R FOR DATA SCIENCE, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Research Diversity (AIM-AHEAD). (July 9, 2024 - Present).
  5. Community Engagement Grant, Indiana State University. (April 8, 2024 - Present).
  6. Letter of Completion: Inclusive Teaching, Indiana University, Center for Teaching and Learning. (January 12, 2024 - Present).
  7. AI/ChatGPT Certificate, Indiana State University. (2024 - Present).
  8. 2023-2024 Program Director Academy, Council on Social Work Education. (October 24, 2024).

Scholarship and Creative Activities

  • Book Review

    1. Adeniji, D. O. (2024). Social Aspects of Aging in Indigenous Communities. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 2. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2024.2419586

  • Conference Proceeding

    1. Adeniji, D. O. (accepted). Design Principles and Social Isolation among Older African Immigrants. Digital Library of the Commons, 13. https://dlc.dlib.indiana.edu/dlc/items/99929e40-3520-4a87-b9c3-cbada51911e4

  • Journal Article, Academic Journal

    1. Adeniji, D. O., & Ashirifi, G. D. (2024). The Voices of Older African Immigrants on How They Cope with Social Isolation and Loneliness in the United States. Clinical Gerontologist, 11. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2024.2415949
    2. Adeniji, D. O., Gentle-Genitty, C. S., & Bonifas, R. (accepted). Social Isolation, Other Risk Factors,’ and Emotional Well-being among Older African Immigrants. Journal of Gerontological Social Work.
    3. Obasoro, C. B., Adeniji, D. O., Adegbulu, S. P., & Adepoju, O. H. (2024). EXPLORING STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE MENTAL HEALTH OF TERTIARY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA. Journal of Educational Innovation and Practice, 8(1). https://doi.org/https://jeip.org.ng/index.php/jeip/article/view/15/11
    4. Tonui, B. C., Miller, V. J., & Adeniji, D. O. (2022). Older immigrant adults’ experiences with social isolation: a qualitative interpretive meta synthesis. Aging & Mental Health, 9(1), 9. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2022.2068131

Presentations

  1. Adeniji, D. O. (Author), Adamek, M. E. (Author & Presenter), Teshome, A. (Author), Ashirifi, G. D. (Author), American Society on Aging, "Ageism in Sub-Saharan Africa: “It’s a paradox"," American Society on Aging, Orlando, FL. (April 2025).
  2. Adeniji, D. O. (Author & Presenter), Miller, V. (Author & Presenter), Tonui, B. (Author & Presenter), Society of Social Work Research (SSWR) 29th Annual Conference, "A Systematic Review of Challenges with Social Engagement of Older Immigrants in Community Programs in the United States," Society of Social Work Research, Seatle WA. (January 19, 2025).
  3. Osokpo, O. H. (Author & Presenter), Bracy, D. (Author), Adeniji, D. O. (Author), Bankole, A. O. (Author), Lewis, L. M. (Author), Riegel, B. (Author), American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024, "Acculturation Class Influences Physical Activity Among African Immigrants Living with Diabetes and/or Hypertension: A Qualitative Analysis," American Heart Association, Chicago IL. (November 16, 2024).
  4. Osokpo, O. H. (Author & Presenter), Adeniji, D. O. (Author & Presenter), Bracy, D., Lewis, L. M., Riegel, B., American Heart Association’s Annual Scientific Sessions 2024, "The Pandemic influenced the Self-care of African Immigrants with Diabetes and Hypertension," American Heart Association, Chicago, IL. (November 16, 2024).
  5. Adamek, M. E. (Author & Presenter), Ashirifi, G. D. (Author), Adeniji, D. O. (Author), Teshome, A. (Author), Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, "Is a Universal Term for Older Adults Culturally Appropriate? Considering Preferred Terms in Africa," Gerontological Society of America, Seattle Washington, (November 16, 2024).
  6. Teshome, A. (Author & Presenter), Adeniji, D. O. (Author), Ashirifi, G. D. (Author), Adamek, M. E. (Author), Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, "Intergenerational Equity: An Urgent Call for Aging Policies in Sub-Saharan Africa," Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Seattle, Washington. (November 15, 2024).
  7. Osokpo, O. H. (Author & Presenter), Lewis, L. (Author), Bracy, D. (Author), Bankole, A. O. (Author), Adeniji, D. O. (Author & Presenter), Riegel, B. (Author), Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2024 Annual Scientific, "Dietary Behaviors of African Immigrants Living With Diabetes and/or Hypertension: A Qualitative Study," Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Seattle WA. (November 15, 2024).
  8. Adeniji, D. O. (Author & Presenter), Tonui, B. C. (Author), Miller, V. J. (Author), Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, "Barriers to Social Engagement of Older Immigrants in the United States: A Systematic Review of Literature," Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Seattle, Washington. (November 15, 2024).
  9. Lluberes-Contreras, M. (Author & Presenter), Bellew, A. (Author & Presenter), Ewell, S. (Author & Presenter), Lewis, B. (Author & Presenter), Adeniji, D. O. (Author & Presenter), Sadiq, B. (Other), Presentation for completion of the Introduction to Translational Team Project Course in the NCATS & AIM-AHEAD Advanced Data Analysis Program, "Impact of Vulnerabilities and Chronic Conditions (Diabetes and HIV) on Post-COVID Outcomes (HbA1c)," NCATS & AIM-AHEAD Advanced Data Analysis Program, Virtual Meeting. (August 2024).
  10. Lluberes-Contreras, M. (Author), Bellew, A. (Author), Adeniji, D. O. (Author), Ewell, S. (Author & Presenter), Lewis, B. (Author), Sodiq, B. (Other), AI for Health Equity Symposium (AIHES) AIM-AHEAD Annual Meeting 2024, "Impact of Vulnerabilities and Chronic Conditions (Diabetes and HIV) on Post-COVID Utilization and Outcomes (HbA1c)," AIM-AHEAD and NCATS, Atlanta GA. (August 8, 2024).
  11. Adeniji, D. O., Workshop on the Ostrom Workshop 7. Conference Commons, Polycentricity & Democracy: Building upon 50 years of Ostrom Governance Research., "Design principles and social isolation among older African immigrants," Workshop on the Ostrom Workshop 7, Indiana Univerisity, Bloomington, IN. (June 2024).
  12. Adeniji, D. O., Ashirifi, G. D., SSWR 2024 Annual Conference, "Intergenerational Socialization: A Protective Factor against Social Isolation and Loneliness," SSWR 2024 Annual Conference, Washington DC. (January 10, 2024).
  13. Adeniji, D. O. (Author & Presenter), Teshome, A. (Author & Presenter), Ashirifi, G. D. (Author & Presenter), Adamek, M. (Author & Presenter), Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, "Ageism in Sub-Saharan Africa: Professionals’ Perspectives.," Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Tampa, Florida. (November 8, 2023).
  14. Ashirifi, G. D. (Author & Presenter), Teshome, A. (Author), Adamek, M. (Author & Presenter), Adeniji, D. O. (Author), Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, "Defining Old Age in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Perspective of African Scholars and Professionals.," Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Tampa, Florida. (November 8, 2023).
  15. Adeniji, D. O., CSWE's 69th Annual Program Meeting (APM), "Assessing Risk Factors for Social Isolation among Older African Immigrants," CSWE's 69th Annual Program Meeting (APM), Atlanta, GA. (October 27, 2023).
  16. Adeniji, D. O. (Author & Presenter), Symposium on the Power of Data Behind Black Health, "Data analysis of emotional well-being of older black immigrants.," AUC Data Science Initiative Community, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atrium in the (NCPC) National Center for Primary Care Building, 720 Westview Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. (June 8, 2023).
  17. Obasoro, C. O. (Author & Presenter), Adeniji, D. (Author & Presenter), Akingbulu, S. P. (Author), Adepoju, O. H. (Author), Maiden Edition Conference Adeyemi College of Education, Nigeria, "Exploring Strategies to Address the Mental Health of College Students in Nigeria.," Maiden Edition Conference Adeyemi College of Education, Nigeria, Adeyemi College of Education, Nigeria. (May 18, 2023).
  18. Adeniji, D. O. (Author & Presenter), Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference, "Social Isolation and Other Risk Factors' Influence on Emotional Well-Being of Older African Immigrants," SSWR, Phoenix, Arizona. (January 2023).
  19. Adeniji, D. O. (Author & Presenter), Ashirifi, G. D. (Author & Presenter), Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting November 2-6, 2022, Embracing Our Diversity, Enriching Our Discovery, Reimaging Aging, "I have to Cope with It: The Voices of Older African Immigrants Experiencing Social Isolation and Loneliness in the US," Gerontological Society of America, Indianapolis, IN USA. (November 5, 2022).
  20. Adeniji, D. O. (Author & Presenter), Ashirifi, G. D. (Author & Presenter), Adamek, M. E. (Author & Presenter), Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting November 2-6, 2022, Embracing Our Diversity, Enriching Our Discovery, Reimaging Aging, "Nobody Knows Me Here: Loneliness among Older African Immigrants," Gerontological Society of America, Indianapolis IN. (November 5, 2022).

Librarianship

Grants, Contracts and Fellowship

  1. Adeniji, D. O. (Principal), Ayodele, O. (Co-Principal), Yen, W.-J. (Co-Principal), "Factors associated with mental health services utilization among adults with anxiety disorders in the US," Sponsored by Ashby Interprofessional Research and Intercultural Education Grants, $3,965.00. (October 1, 2024 - Present).
  2. Adeniji, D. O. (Co-Principal), Ayodele, O. (Principal), Yen, W.-J. (Co-Principal), Bradley, L. M. (Co-Principal), "Health-Related Quality of Life and its Influencing Factors among U.S. African Immigrants Population," Sponsored by Ashby Interprofessional Research and Intercultural Education Grants, Indiana State University, $6,480.00. (October 1, 2024 - Present).
  3. Adeniji, D. O., "Barriers to Older Immigrants’ Social Engagement in US Communities: A Systematic Review," Sponsored by Charlotte Zietlow Women Faculty Research Award, Indiana State University, $500.00. (May 18, 2023 - Present).
  4. Adeniji, D. O., "TRAINEESHIP IN ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS USING NCATS DATA AND THE N3C DATA ENCLAVE," Sponsored by Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD) and NCATS Clinical Cohort Collaborative (N3C), Federal, $10,000.00. (February 2024 - September 30, 2024).
  5. Adeniji, D. O., "Factors Influencing Student Choice of Higher Education Institution: Mixed Methods Systematic Reviews," Sponsored by Charlotte Zietlow Endowment Women Faculty Research Grant. (May 2, 2024).
  6. Adeniji, D. O., "Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD)-All of Us Training Program," Sponsored by Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD)-All of Us, Federal. (January 19, 2024).
  7. Adeniji, D. O., "AIM-AHEAD Leadership Fellows Program in AI/ML Call for Proposals - cohort 2," Sponsored by Artificial Intelligence/ML Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD). (September 25, 2023).

University  and Community Service

  • Attendee, Convocation

    1. Attendee, Convocation, Indiana State University's (ISU) 2024 Graduate Commencement. (May 11, 2024).

  • Attendee, Meeting

    1. Attendee, Meeting, Faculty Senate. (October 2022).

  • Member

    1. Member, University Arts & Research Committee. (2024 - Present).

  • Other

    1. Attended luncheon held with new faculty., New Faculty Orientation 2023. (August 1, 2023 - Present).
    2. Interview Team, University Scholarship Annual Interview Days. (January 2024).
    3. Interview Team, University Scholarship Annual Interview Days. (January 29, 2023).
  1. Attendee, Meeting, Walk to End Alzheimers Association, Indianapolis, Indiana. (September 28, 2024).
  2. Task Force Member, Diaconia Global Services for Human Development INC, Indianapolis, IN. (August 9, 2024).
  3. Committee Member, Walk to End Alzheimer's | Alzheimer's Association, Greater Indiana Chapter |, Terre Haute, IN. (February 8, 2023 - September 2023).
  4. Attended, Walk to End Alzheimer's Association, Terre Haute, Indiana. (September 24, 2022).

Awards and Honors

  1. 2023-2024 Indiana State University Community Engagement Grant, Center for Community Engagement, Indiana State University. (April 8, 2024).
  2. Traineeship in Advanced Data Analysis using NCATS Data and the N3C Data Enclave, AIM-AHEAD and NCATS. (January 24, 2024).

Consulting

Biography and Expertise