Name: | Dr. Sahira Zaman |
Designation: | Assistant Professor |
Department: | Gender Studies |
Qualification: | Ph.D. in Psychology (2015) |
National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad | |
M. Phil in Psychology (2006) | |
National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad | |
M. Sc Behavioral Sc. (2004) | |
: | Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi |
Phone: | +92-51-9292900 (2112) |
Email: | [email protected] |
Status: | On Job |
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Professional Experience
December 2021 to-date
Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Assistant Professor
August 2019 to December 2021
University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan
Assistant Professor
2016 to August 2019
Fatima Jinnah Women University the Mall Rawalpindi
Assistant Professor
2015-2016
Institute of Professional Psychology Bahria University Karachi Campus Pakistan
Assistant Professor
2006 -2015
Fatima Jinnah Women’s University the Mall Rawalpindi Pakistan
Lecturer
Administrative Experience
- Head of Department Gender Studies Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi Pakistan (December 2016 to August 2019).
- Hostel Administrator (Incharge) at Fatima Jinnah Women University Pakistan (2007-2011)
PUBLICATIONS/CONFERENCES
- Tabassum, S., Zaman, S., Wahid, I., & Akhtar, S. (2023). Girl’s education in Balochistan: Role of public awareness campaign. Journal of Positive School Psychology. Vol. 7, (4) 1392-1406. https://www.journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/16596
- Inam, A., Mushtaq. A., Shahid, M., Zaman, S., & Wasif, S. (2023). Understanding the criminal personality of convicted rapists in Pakistani prisons. Russian Law Journal. Vol. XI (3) 280-292.https://www.russianlawjournal.org/index.php/journal/article/view/775
- Inam A, Mushtaq A, Zaman S, Wasif S, Noor M, & Khan HA (2023) Vaccine hesitancy and post-vaccination adherence to safety measures: A mixed-method study. Front. Public Health 11:1072740. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1072740
- Zaman, S., & Shahid, M. (2023). Gender roles and Work-Family Balance among Dual-Earner Couples in Pakistan. Journal of Media and Entrepreneurial Studies. 3, 27-38. https://jmes.pk/index.php/JMES/article/view/27
- Zaman, S., & Anis-ul-Haque, M. (2023). Impact of Role Identity Salience between Inter-role Conflict, Domestic and Professional outcomes. Journal of Behavioral Sciences. 33(1), 48-68. http://pu.edu.pk/images/journal/doap/PDF-FILES/3_V33-1-2023.pdf
- Hussain, W., Inam, A., Wasif, S., & Zaman, S., (2022) Emotional Intelligence: emotional expression and emotional regulation for intrinsic and extrinsic emotional satisfaction. Psychology Research and Behavior Management. 15:, 3901-3913, DOI: 10.2147/PRBM.S396469
- Inam, A., Mushtaq, A., Zaman, S., & Wasif, S. (2022). Preliminary Effectiveness Of Paths Curriculum For Preschool Children In Pakistan. Webology, 19(3), 3018-3034. https://www.webology.org/abstract.php?id=3595
- Butt, M. W., Zaman, S., & Malik, R. (2022). Discursive Constructions of Child Rape in Pakistani Newspapers: A Study of Hussain Khan Wala Case. Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies, 4(2), 315-324. https://doi.org/10.26710/sbsee.v4i2.2343
- Inam, A., Zaman, S., Mushtaq, A., & Babar, M. U. (2021). The Provision and Implication of Insanity Defense in Pakistani Laws. International Journal of Criminology and Sociology, 10, 1754–1764. https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4409.2021.10.198
- Zaman, S., & Nashmeena, H., (2021) Impact of Online Education on Student’s Satisfaction and Self-Confidence on learning during COVID-19 in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Educational Research. 4 (3), 289-300. Retrieved from https://pjer.org/index.php/pjer/article/view/273
- Zaman, S., Abid, F., & Bilal, Y. (2021). Emotion Regulation Strategies, COVID-19 Induced Psychological Distress, and Psychological Well-being in Pakistan. The Journal of Behavioral Science, 16(3), 27-41. Retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJBS/article/view/251637
- Zaman, S., & Anis-ul-Haque, M. (2019) Moderating Role of Dispositional Traits on Work-Family Interface and Marital Adjustment among Pakistani Employees. Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology. Vol. 17, No.2, 50-55 https://gcu.edu.pk/pjscp.php?pg=previous-issues
- Inam, A., Tariq, Q., & Zaman, S. (2014) Cultural Adaptation of Preschool PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) Curriculum in Pakistani Children: Initial Tryout Results. International Journal of Psychology, DOI:10.1002/ijop.12090
- Zaman, S., Anis-ul-Haque. M., & Nawaz, S. (2014). Work–family interface and its relationship with job performance: The moderating role of conscientiousness and agreeableness. South African Journal of Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1177/0081246314541439
- Inam, A., & Zaman, S. (2015) Estimates of preschool behavioral problems in Islamabad, Pakistan: Gender differences and role of family correlates. Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society. Vol. 11, No. 1 pp. 10-13. https://www.jpps.com.pk/article/3692pdf_files_ESTIMATES%20OF%20PRESCHOOL%20BEHAVIORAL.pdf
- Tabussam, S., Zaman, S. (2008) Impact of Education and Income on Reproductive Decision Making of Working and Non-Working Married Women. Journal of Gender & Social Issues. Vol. 7. No. 2.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Gender, Mental Health, Work Family interface, personality, employee performance organizational behavior, leadership, conflict management, emotional intelligence, innovation in organizations, human resource development, Social Cognition, Patriarchy, Identity, Education, Emotion Regulations, Gender Based Violence, Violence Trauma Management.
- Test Construction (Psychometrics), Research Methods & Statistical analyses
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
Conferences/Seminars Organized
- Organizer seminar, “Role of Public Awareness in Girls’s Education: A Picture from Balochistan” at Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi on March 21, 2023
- Organizer and Moderator for seminar “Gender in Digital Spaces: Glimpse of Experiences & Knowledge from the Field” at Department of Gender Studies, Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi on 28 June 2022.
- Organizer and Facilitator for Study Launch Ceremony “Invisible to Visible: Roadmap to prevent, mitigate, and respond Gender Based Violence against Vulnerable Groups During Covid. Strategizing responses to address a pandemic within a pandemic” in collaboration with The Ministry of Human Rights, The Asian Foundation (TAF), Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA), and Initiative for sustainable development (IFSD) at Department of Gender Studies University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 01 December 2021
- Organizer and Facilitator seminar, “Political Engagement of Women in Pakistan: Electoral Participation, Collective Action and Problem Solving” at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 26th November 2021.
- Organizer one day seminar on “Human Rights and Dignity of Differently Abled Persons” at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 10th November 2021.
- Facilitator and Moderator program, “Women Protection at Workplace: Awareness seminar about preventing harassment at workplaces” in collaboration with The Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) and Mumkin Alliance at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 4th November 2021.
- Facilitator program, “Theatre Performance on Gender Mainstreaming” in collaboration with Aagahi at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 29th October 2021
- Organized “Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) Conference” at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 26th October 2021.
- Organized the launch of “Women Safety Wall” in collaboration with The Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) at department of Gender Studies, University of The Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 20th October 2021.
- Conference Secretary in 1st International Conference on Gender Studies: Challenges & Opportunities. Held at Department of Gender Studies University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 8th & 9th March 2021.
- Organized and moderated one day training workshop; “Creating safe Public Spaces for Women and Girls” in collaboration with UN Women Pakistan at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 8th February 2021.
- Organized and Moderated International Women’s Day Celebration (2020) entitled, “Intergenerational Equality” in Collaboration with UN Women Pakistan, and Muslim Hands at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 8th March 2020.
- Organized and moderated one day Seminar on Kashmir “Issue of Indian Occupied Kashmir in context of Gender” at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan, on 7th February, 2020.
- Organized and moderated a Series of International Webinars on “Gender Issues Spectrum during COVID-19” during June 2020-August 2020
- Organized and moderated an International Webinar: “A Paradigm Shift: Youth Experiences on Men Engagement During Covid-19 lockdown” in collaboration with UN WOMEN Pakistan and Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan, on 17th June 2020
- Organized and moderated an International Webinar: “Assessing the impact of Covid-19 on women during lock down period: Sub-topics: i) An upsurge in the incidents of domestic violence. ii) Men engagement during lock down period” in collaboration with UN WOMEN Pakistan and Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan, on 10th June 2020.
- Organized a one-day seminar, “Awareness Raising Sessions on Safe, Informed and Legal Migration” in collaboration with Migrant Resource Center at department of Gender Studies University of the Punjab Lahore on January 30th, 2020.
- Organized and moderated a one-day seminar, “Understanding Gender: A step to highlight transgender’s role in the light of Islam” at Department of Gender Studies University of the Punjab Lahore on January 28th, 2020.
- Organized and moderated one day seminar on “Changing Gender Roles and Psychopathology” [Resource person: Dr. Akhter Ali Syed (Ireland)]” at Department of Gender Studies, University of The Punjab Lahore, on 19th December 2019.
- Organized and moderated one day seminar on “Gender & Climate Change Diplomacy” at Department of Gender Studies Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi, on 17th October 2018.
National/International Conferences & Seminars
Papers Presented/Participated
- (2023) Oral Paper presentation entitled, “Gender at Workplace in Pakistan’s Industrial Sector: Analysis of Women's formal work participation in the Framework of SDG 5, 8 and 9”, 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology held at Riphah International University Islamabad (June 15, 2023).
- (2022) Oral Paper presentation entitled, “Role of Spouse’s support on work life of balance of married working women”, 2nd International Conference on Gender Studies: Contemporary Gender issues Challenges and Opportunities (December 15-16, 2022).
- (2022) Oral Paper presentation entitled, “Providing Couples Therapy in Pakistan: Issues, Best Practice & Implications” 2022 Mental Health Connections: Building a Global Counseling Community Proposal at U.S.A (November 30-December 2, 2022)
- (2022) Oral paper presentation entitled, “A Phenomenological Study of Social Pressures faced by Women Regarding Mid-life Pregnancies” in 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities at Kinnaird College for Women Lahore (17-19 May).
- (2021) Oral paper presentation entitled, “Impact of Covid-19 Quarantine upon Health and Academic Performance of University Students”, in 8th International Conference on “Mental Health and Productivity: The Emerging Challenges of Youth.” at National Institute of Psychology Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad on (21st October).
- (2021) Oral paper presentation entitled, “Gender Differential Response on Inter-role Conflict and its Outcomes”in 1st International Conference on Gender Studies: Challenges & Opportunities. Held at Department of Gender Studies University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan (8-9 March).
- (2020) Oral paper presentation (virtual) entitled, “Perception of young adults about young females’ participation in sports” in 5th International Global Initiative Conference East Carolina University USA (1-4 April).
- (2020) Oral paper presentation entitled, “Critical review of philosophy of Human Unity in the work of Mian Muhammad Bakhsh”, in 3rd International Punjabi Conference on “Zuban, Adab, Fnn ty Saqafat Conference” at Lahore College for Women University Lahore (6-8 February).
- (2019) Participated in “The inaugural event of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign” at Governor House Lahore, Punjab on (26th November).
- (2019) Oral paper presentation (Virtual) entitles, “Superstitious Beliefs among Educated Women in Rawalpindi” in 4th International Global Initiatives Conference East Carolina University USA (1-4 April).
- (2019) Oral paper presentation entitles, “Perception of dual-earner couples towards sharing economic and domestic burdden in pakistan” in international 5th World Conference on Women Studies: Activism, Solidarity and Diversity: Feminist Movements Toward Global Sisterhood (WCWS-2019) at Bangkok, Thailand organized by TIIKM (25-27 April).
- (2018) Oral paper Presentation entitles; “Impact of Self-regulatory Learning on Academic Achievement and Psychological Well-being of Students: The Moderating Role of Parental Involvement and Academic Resilience” in 7th International Conference at NIP on “Positive Psychology: Developing a Flourishing Community” (29-30 November)
- (2016) Oral paper presentation in 6th International Conference at NIP on ‘Psychology of Gender in Perspectives; Issues and Challenges” (1-2 December)
- (2016) Poster presentation entitled; “Gender and Educational System Differences on Tolerance Levels Amongst Adolescents” in 6th International Conference at NIP on “Psychology of Gender in Perspectives; Issues and Challenges (1-2 December)”
- (2010) Poster presentation in 2nd national conference at National Institute of Psychology on “Research in Psychology Indigenous and Cultural Context (14 October)”
- (2010) Participation in 2nd national conference at National Institute of Psychology on “Research in Psychology Indigenous and Cultural Context (14 October)