VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University
Asma Zafar.
Lecturer
Department of Psychology
Faculty of Arts


M.Phil (Clinical Psychology)


Psychology
Official Email asmazafar@vu.edu.pk
Asma Zafar has been serving as Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, Virtual University of Pakistan since January 14, 2015. She has served the same University as Instructor Psychology from November 15, 2007 to January 13, 2015. Before joining Virtual University, she served as an Educational Psychologist in SOS Village. Currently, she is a PhD Scholar at Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. She completed MS Clinical Psychology from Govt. College University, Lahore. and M.Sc. Applied Psychology (with specialization in Counseling Psychology) from Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. She has special interest in scale development for the core purpose of assessment and research.
Experience
Lecturer Psychology
Virtual University of Pakistan
From Jan 14, 2015 To present
Instructor Psychology
Virtual University of Pakistan
From Nov 15, 2007 To Jan 13, 2015
Educational Psychologist
SOS Children’s Villages of Pakistan
From Sep 08, 2005 To May 31, 2006
Honors And Awards
Certificate of Excellence Awarded by the Rector, VU on the Basis of Annual Performance
Year: 2020
Convener of Registration Committee and member of Scientific Committee and Program Committee in 1st International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities organized by Virtual University of Pakistan in collaboration with Lahore College for Women U
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Conducted workshop on ‘Headache Management’ on April 30, 2019 for the faculty members of Department of Social Sciences and Humanities.
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Conducted workshop on “Storytelling at Workplace” on December 17, 2019 for the faculty members of Department of Social Sciences and Humanities.
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Arranged a seminar on International Mental Health Day on the topic of “Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention’ on October 22, 2019.
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As Co-coordinator, organized a conference on the Dissemination of UN Sustainable Development Goals in January 2020.
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Organized a webinar on “Self-Growth and Self Exploration: New Avenues in Positive Psychology during COVID-19 Pandemic” on September 15, 2020 through Zoom at Virtual University of Pakistan.
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Organized a webinar on “Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World” with the collaboration of Department of Sociology, Virtual University of Pakistan and Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
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Memberships
Life Member
Publications
Category: Y
Exploring the Socio-cultural Barriers to Girls’ Education: A Qualitative Study of Parents’ Perspective of School Dropout of Girls of South Punjab
Jabeen, S., Omer, S., & Zafar, A. (2024). Exploring the Socio-cultural Barriers to Girls’ Education: A Qualitative Study of Parents’ Perspective of School Dropout of Girls of South Punjab. Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, 24(1), 216-233.
Year: 2024
Category: Y
Psycho-Social State and Coping Strategies of Childless or Infertile Women: A Qualitative Study
Sherazi, S. N., Din, A. M., & Zafar, A. (2023). Psycho-Social State and Coping Strategies of Childless or Infertile Women: A Qualitative Study. Pakistan Journal of Social Research, 5 (1).
Year: 2023
Category: Y
The Dilemma of the Partitioning of the Subcontinent 1947: A Tale of Sacrifices and Hardships of Immigrants
Zafar, A., Saleem, N., & Najam, N. (2022). The Dilemma of the Partitioning of the Subcontinent 1947: A Tale of Sacrifices and Hardships of Immigrants. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry, 13(1).
Year: 2022
Category: Y
Assessing the Role of Maternal Health Care Knowledge and Practices in Postpartum Depression
Anjum, F., Akram, M., Shaharyar, R., Yaseen, M., Batool, Z., & Zafar, A. (2020). Assessing the Role of Maternal Health Care Knowledge and Practices in Postpartum Depression. Journal of Social Sciences Research, (69).
Year: 2020
Category: Y
Assessment of Psychosocial Problems of Individuals with Hearing Impairment: A Case Study
Zafar, A. & Ijaz, T. (2017). Assessment of Psychosocial Problems of Individuals with Hearing Impairment: A Case Study. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences (PJSS) BZU Multan, 37(02).
Year: 2017
Category: NA
Effectiveness of Online Discussions in Developing Higher Order Thinking Skills
Zafar, A. (2016). Effectiveness of Online Discussions in Developing Higher Order Thinking Skills. Journal of Distance Education & Research. 1(1).
Year: 2016
Category: Y
E-Educators’ Perspective on ICT and Its Social Implications
Jabeen, S. Ambreen, A. and Zafar, A. (2016). E-Educators’ Perspective on ICT and Its Social Implications. PUTAJ Humanities and Social Sciences, 23(1).
Year: 2016
Category: NA
E-Learners’ Perception Regarding Academic Usability of Social Networking Sites
Ambreen, A. Zafar, A. and Jabeen, S. (2014). E-Learners’ Perception Regarding Academic Usability of Social Networking Sites. Indian Journal of Open Learning (ISSN: 0971-2690). 23(3).
Year: 2014
Category: Y
A Study on Antecedents of Burnout among Bank Employees
Zafar, A. Zahra, N. (2014). A Study on Antecedents of Burnout among Bank Employees. PUTAJ Humanities and Social Sciences, 21(2).
Year: 2014
Research Grants
DateTitleAgency / OrganizationHeadingAmount (Rs.)
2019India-Pakistan Partition 1947: Capturing Untold Life Stories of MigrantsVirtual University of PakistanCompleted256156.0000
Presentation
1 Presented research paper entitled “Psychological Problems Associated With Migraine: A Qualitative Study” at 14th International Conference of Pakistan Psychological Association in 2023.
2 Delivered a Talk on “Parenting and Relationship Skills During COVID-19” in Webinar held on 23rd June, 2020, at Virtual University of Pakistan
3 Presented research paper entitled “Effect of Perceived Social Support, Spiritual Well-being on Life Satisfaction with the Moderating Role of Gender among Thalassemia Patients” at International Conference on Positive Psychology: Developing a Flourishi
4 Delivered a presentation on “Cultural Facet of Sick Role Adoption” to faculty members of Psychology Department Virtual University of Pakistan on April 15, 2015.
5 Delivered a presentation on “Vulnerability and Resilience” to faculty members of Psychology Department Virtual University of Pakistan on March 11, 2015.
6 Delivered a presentation on “Problems of Working Women” to faculty members of Psychology Department Virtual University of Pakistan on Dec 03, 2014.
7 Presented research paper entitled “Assessment of Psychosocial Problems of Individuals with Hearing Impairment: A Case Study.” at International Conference on Research in Education in University of the Punjab, Lahore (2014, 18-20, November).
8 Presented research paper entitled “Cultural Facet of Sick Role Adoption: A Case Study.” at National Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Social Sciences-ETCSS, 2014 in Bara Gali, Abbottabad Pakistan (2014, 06-07, August).
9 Presented research paper entitled “A Study on Antecedents of Burnout among Bank Employees.” at South Asian International Conference-SAICON 2013 Management, Innovation, Leadership, Economics and Strategy in Pearl Continental Hotel Bhurban Muree H(2013
10 Delivered a presentation on “Drug Addiction: Madness, Social Evil, Or -----------“to faculty members of Department of Management Sciences Virtual University of Pakistan in 2012.
11 Conducted a series of workshops on “Behavior Modification” in 4 sessions with faculty members of Psychology Department Virtual University of Pakistan in August 2011.
12 Delivered a presentation on “Psychosocial Factors in Diabetes” to faculty members of Psychology Department Virtual University of Pakistan in 2011.