Faculty Profile


Dr. Aqsa Shahid

 

  aqsa.shahid@numl.edu.pk

  051-9265100-2098

  • PhD (Psychology), submitted, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad (2018-present)
  • M.Phil (Psychology), University of Sargodha, 2012-2014
  • B.S. (Hons) Psychology, University of Sargodha, 2008-2012
  • Lecturer, Psychology, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, 2024-Present
  • Senior Lecturer Psychology, Bahria University, Islamabad, 2023-2024
  • Senior Lecturer Psychology, Riphah International University, Islamabad, 2020-2023
  • Psychologist (BPS17), Sargodha District Jail (Punjab Prison  Department), 2019-2020
  • Lecturer Psychology, Preston University (Islamabad Campus), 2016-2019
  • Visiting Lecturer, Psychology, University of Lahore (Sargodha Campus), 2013-2014
  • Shahid, A., Mushtaq, A. (2023). Mediating Role of Negative Emotions in association between Imprisonment Strain and Institutional Misconduct among Juvenile Offenders of Punjab Prisons. Pakistan Journal of Criminology. 15(03), 225-244. HEC “Y” Category 
  • Shahid, A., Malik, N. I., Shahid, F., Ullah, I., Abbass, Z. (2021). Psychosocial predictors of mental health among pregnant women. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. 1‐6.  HEC “X” Category    
  • Razzaq. M., Naqvi. I., Hafsa, S.N.Z., Shaheen, S. R., Umbreen. M., Shahid, A. (2021). Attachment Styles and Death Anxiety among Pregnant Women in Pakistan. Asean Journal  of Psychiatry. 22 (2). HEC “Y” Category

 

Paper/Poster Presentations

 

  • Paper Presentation at 1st International Conference of psychology advancing women issues: local and global directions organized by Department of Psychology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar in collaboration with Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas United States Under the linkage program, December 12, 2015, Marriot Hotel Islamabad ------ “Cyber bullying Victimization and its Relationship with Social Anxiety and Social Competence among Adolescents”.  
  • Poster Presentation at 14th International Conference of Psychology —“The Current Challenges for Psychology: From Crisis to Sustainable Solutions” March, 19th -21st, 2015, Lahore----“Psychosocial Predictors of Psychological Health among Pregnant Women”.   
  • Paper presentation at National conference on promoting tolerance and wellbeing: emerging trends, challenges and implications for research Department of Behavioral Sciences, 15th - 17th March, 2018 at FJWU----“Orthorexia Nervosa and its relationship with Social Isolation among Young Adults.”   
  • Paper presentation at National conference on promoting tolerance and wellbeing: emerging trends, challenges and implications for research Department of Behavioral Sciences, 15th - 17th March, 2018 at FJWU -----“Impact of Smart Phone Addiction on Sleep Deprivation among University Students”.
  • Paper Presentation at 1st International Conference of psychology on enhancing cooperation and collaboration among professionals organized by Department of Psychology, Riphah International University, Gulberg Greens Campus, Islamabad, July 6, 2022 at the Jinnah Hall I-14 Campus------" Relationship of spirituality and resilience with post-traumatic growth among caregivers of chronic patients”.

 

  • Social Psychology

Education

  • PhD (Psychology), submitted, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad (2018-present)
  • M.Phil (Psychology), University of Sargodha, 2012-2014
  • B.S. (Hons) Psychology, University of Sargodha, 2008-2012

Experience

  • Lecturer, Psychology, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, 2024-Present
  • Senior Lecturer Psychology, Bahria University, Islamabad, 2023-2024
  • Senior Lecturer Psychology, Riphah International University, Islamabad, 2020-2023
  • Psychologist (BPS17), Sargodha District Jail (Punjab Prison  Department), 2019-2020
  • Lecturer Psychology, Preston University (Islamabad Campus), 2016-2019
  • Visiting Lecturer, Psychology, University of Lahore (Sargodha Campus), 2013-2014

Publications

  • Shahid, A., Mushtaq, A. (2023). Mediating Role of Negative Emotions in association between Imprisonment Strain and Institutional Misconduct among Juvenile Offenders of Punjab Prisons. Pakistan Journal of Criminology. 15(03), 225-244. HEC “Y” Category 
  • Shahid, A., Malik, N. I., Shahid, F., Ullah, I., Abbass, Z. (2021). Psychosocial predictors of mental health among pregnant women. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. 1‐6.  HEC “X” Category    
  • Razzaq. M., Naqvi. I., Hafsa, S.N.Z., Shaheen, S. R., Umbreen. M., Shahid, A. (2021). Attachment Styles and Death Anxiety among Pregnant Women in Pakistan. Asean Journal  of Psychiatry. 22 (2). HEC “Y” Category

 

Paper/Poster Presentations

 

  • Paper Presentation at 1st International Conference of psychology advancing women issues: local and global directions organized by Department of Psychology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar in collaboration with Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas United States Under the linkage program, December 12, 2015, Marriot Hotel Islamabad ------ “Cyber bullying Victimization and its Relationship with Social Anxiety and Social Competence among Adolescents”.  
  • Poster Presentation at 14th International Conference of Psychology —“The Current Challenges for Psychology: From Crisis to Sustainable Solutions” March, 19th -21st, 2015, Lahore----“Psychosocial Predictors of Psychological Health among Pregnant Women”.   
  • Paper presentation at National conference on promoting tolerance and wellbeing: emerging trends, challenges and implications for research Department of Behavioral Sciences, 15th - 17th March, 2018 at FJWU----“Orthorexia Nervosa and its relationship with Social Isolation among Young Adults.”   
  • Paper presentation at National conference on promoting tolerance and wellbeing: emerging trends, challenges and implications for research Department of Behavioral Sciences, 15th - 17th March, 2018 at FJWU -----“Impact of Smart Phone Addiction on Sleep Deprivation among University Students”.
  • Paper Presentation at 1st International Conference of psychology on enhancing cooperation and collaboration among professionals organized by Department of Psychology, Riphah International University, Gulberg Greens Campus, Islamabad, July 6, 2022 at the Jinnah Hall I-14 Campus------" Relationship of spirituality and resilience with post-traumatic growth among caregivers of chronic patients”.

 

Interests

  • Social Psychology