VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Department of Psychology

Research


Sr. No. Title Author(s) Journal Category Year Volume & Issue
1 How early life trauma influences youth resilience: the buffering effect of kinship in promoting good health and well-being Amna Haider Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies X 2025
2 E-learners ‘Motivation and their Academic Performance in Class: Moderating Role of Computer Self-efficacy in the use of Learning Management System Amna Haider International Journal of Social Sciences Bulletin Y 2025 3(3)
3 Students’ Perceived Effectiveness of Online Counseling Sessions Ayesha Farooq Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences Y 2025 6(1)
4 Moral Perfectionism, Moral Judgment, Altruism and Forgiveness in Young Adults Ayesha Farooq Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences Y 2024 5(4)
5 Mothers’ Perception on Children Usage of Electronic Devices and Impacts on Children’s Social Development: A Qualitative Study Amna Haider Journal of Research and Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan Y 2024 7(2)
6 Symbols Of Solidarity: Unmasking The Persuasive Marketing Strategies Of Instagram Posts On “Donations For Gaza” By Welfare Organizations In Pakistan Using Social Semiotic Theory Of Language And Elaboration Likelihood Model Narjis Sherazi Migration Letters, 21(S10), 941-956. X 2024 21
7 Exploring Marital Intimacy and Parenting in HIV Concordant Couples in Pakistan Ume Habiba, Nudrat Mushtaq and Sidrah Shafeeq Remittances Review X 2024 9(2)
8 Exploring the Socio-cultural Barriers to Girls’ Education: A Qualitative Study of Parents’ Perspective of School Dropout of Girls of South Punjab Asma Zafar Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, Y 2024 24(1)
9 Navigating the Twisted Path of Delusional Disorder: A Patient Case Study Ans Waseem, Dr. Mirrat Gul Butt Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Y 2024 18:01
10 Positive Evidences of Polygamous Family Structures: a Qualitative Analysis through Interpretive Phenomenological Approach. Ayesha Farooq Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research Y 2024 39(2)
11 Bashir, I., Ilyas, Z., Awan, H., & Bushra, R. (2024). Impact of Dysfunctional Parenting on Aggression and Disruptive Behaviour among Children. Academy of Education and Social Sciences Review, 4(1), 32-43. https://doi.org/10.48112/aessr.v4i1.624 Iqra Bashir, Zafreen Ilyas, Hira Awan and Rabia Bushra Academy of Education and Social Sciences Review Y 2024 4/1
12 Embodiment of Stigma and Biographical Disruption Faced by HIV Concordant Couples in Pakistan: A Phenomenological Study Ume Habiba, Sidrah Shafeeq, and Rabbia Arshad Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences and Management Practices Y 2024 3(1)
13 Academic Procrastination and Academic Performance Among Conventional and Online Learners: Understanding Role of Learners` Characteristics. Ayesha Farooq Journal of Educators Online Y 2024 21(3)
14 Self-regulated learning, Motivational Beliefs and Academic Procrastination among adult e-learners. Amna Haider Journal of Research and Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan Y 2023 6 (2)
15 Psycho-Social State and Coping Strategies of Childless or Infertile Women: A Qualitative Study Asma Zafar Pakistan Journal of Social Research Y 2023 5(1)
16 PSYCHO-SOCIAL STATE AND COPING STRATEGIES OF CHILDLESS OR INFERTILE WOMEN: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. Syeda Narjis Sherazi Articles published by refereed journals Y 2023 5(01)
17 Social Exclusion and Mental Health Issues of Transgender Community in Lahore City Syeda Narjis Sherazi FWU Journal of Social Sciences X 2023 17 (1)
18 The learning style preferences of e-learners in Pakistan. Dr. Nabia Luqman Siddiquei International Journal of Knowledge and Learning, X 2022 15(1)
19 The Dilemma of the Partitioning of the Subcontinent 1947: A Tale of Sacrifices and Hardships of Immigrants Asma Zafar Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry Y 2022 13(1)
20 Self-regulated learning and academic procrastination among young adult e-learners: Moderating role of gender. Amna Haider ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Y 2022 23(3)
21 SELF-REGULATED LEARNING AND ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION AMONG YOUNG ADULT E-LEARNERS: MODERATING ROLE OF GENDER Syeda Narjis Sherazi Articles published by refereed journals Y 2022 23(3)
22 A journey of the experiential world of COVID-19 survivors: From myth to reality Syeda Narjis Sherazi Articles published by refereed journals Y 2022 30(2)
23 Neuro-Psychological and Physical Side Effects of Hcv Treatment and Health Related Quality of Life Among Patients with HCV Infection. Dr. Naima Hassan PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egypt Y 2021 18
24 Health Betrayal, Trust in Intimate Partner Relationship and Grief Among Women with Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer. Dr. Naima Hassan PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egypt Y 2021 18
25 Grief Among Cancer Patients: Predictor of Burden of Care and Mental Health Among Their Caregivers. Dr. Naima Hassan PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egypt Y 2021 18
26 Music Absorption and Serenity in Music Listeners: Intervening Role of Spirituality. Dr. Naima Hassan PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egypt Y 2021 18
27 Coping Strategies in Hepatitis C Patients During the Course of Antiviral Treatment of HCV. Dr. Naima Hassan PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egypt X 2021 18(1)
28 Teacher Acceptance Rejection, Academic Locus of Control, Academic Adjustment and Dropout Intentions in College Students. Dr. Naima Hassan PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egypt Y 2021
29 Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Functioning in Patients with Asthma. Dr. Naima Hassan PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egypt Y 2021 18(09)
30 Psychological Distress and Emotional Problems in School Children After Army Public School Peshawar Incident. Dr. Naima Hassan PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egypt Y 2021
31 Mediating Role of Shyness Between Childhood Abuse and Social Anxiety in University Students: Narrative from Pakistan. Dr. Naima Hassan Psychology and Education Y 2021 58(4)
32 Emotion regulation, optimism and quality of life among Gastric Ulcer Patients. Dr. Naima Hassan Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences Y 2021 37(4
33 Family Accommodation, Caregiver Burden and Psychological Distress in Family Members of Patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Ayesha Farooq ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Y 2021 22(9)
34 Staying into Religious Boundaries and Bearing Polygamy: Understanding Jealousy, Marital Satisfaction, and Mental Health among Muslim Women. Ayesha Farooq Al-Qamar Y 2021 4(3)
35 Covid-19: Anxiety, Rejection Sensitivity, Fear of Death and Resilient Coping Among Generation X and Y. Ayesha Farooq ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Y 2021 22(9)
36 Familial Predictors of Smoking in Adolescents: A Comparison of Smokers and Non-Smokers. Ayesha Farooq ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Y 2021 22(4)
37 COVID-19: ANXIETY, REJECTION SENSITIVITY, FEAR OF DEATH AND RESILIENT COPING AMONG GENERATION X AND Y Maria Zaheer ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Y 2021 22(9)
38 FAMILY ACCOMMODATION, CAREGIVER BURDEN ANDPSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN FAMILY MEMBERS OF PATIENTS WITH OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER Maria Zaheer ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Y 2021 22(9)
39 Development and Validation of Learning Style Scale for E-Learners. Dr. Nabia Luqman Siddiquei SAGE Open W 2021 11(2)
40 The Role of Motivation and Desire in Explaining Students’ VR Games Addiction: A Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective. Dr. Nabia Luqman Siddiquei Mathematical Problems in Engineering X 2021 15(1)
41 Covid-19: Anxiety, Rejection Sensitivity, Fear of Death and Resilient Coping Among Generation X and Y. Amna Haider ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Y 2021 22(9)
42 Fostering Interaction between Project Students and Supervisors in Distance Learning Mode Syeda Narjis Sherazi Articles published by refereed journals Y 2021 5
43 Historical Context and Situational Analysis of Rife Socio-economic Manifestations of Transgender Community in Lahore City Syeda Narjis Sherazi Articles published by refereed journals Y 2021 34(01)
44 Relationship between Self-Esteem, Jealousy and Anger in Emerging Adults. Annals of Social Sciences and Perspective. Ayesha Farooq Annals Of Social Sciences and Perspective Y 2020 1(2)
45 Journey towards E-Learning in Pakistan: A Systematic Review. Dr. Nabia Luqman Siddiquei International Journal of Distance Education and E-Learning Y 2020 5(2)
46 Assessing the Role of Maternal Health Care Knowledge and Practices in Postpartum Depression Asma Zafar Journal of Social Sciences Research Y 2020 (69)
47 Development and Validation of Neuro-Psychological and Physiological Side Effects of Interferon Therapy(NPPSI) in HCV Patients. Dr. Naima Hassan Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology Y 2019 17(2)
48 The relationship between Personality Traits, Learning Styles and Academic Performance of E-Learners. Dr. Nabia Luqman Siddiquei Open Praxis Y 2018 10(3)
49 Title: Organizational Support as Increment in Employee Resilience: A Comparative Study among Public and Private Employees Author 1: Irfan Haider Author 2: Momina Abid Mental Health & Human Resilience International Journal Social Sciences 2017 1/1
50 Gender Difference in Cognitive Style and Career Decision-Making Difficulties of College Students Sidrah Shafeeq and Dr Mamoona Ismail Loona Pakistan Journal of Applied Social Sciences Y 2017 6(1)
51 Assessment of Psychosocial Problems of Individuals with Hearing Impairment: A Case Study Asma Zafar Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences Y 2017 37(2)
52 Effectiveness of Online Discussions in Developing Higher Order Thinking Skills Asma Zafar Journal of Distance Education & Research NA 2016 1(1)
53 E-Educators’ Perspective on ICT and Its Social Implications Asma Zafar PUTAJ Humanities and Social Sciences Y 2016 23(1)
54 Role of self-efficacy in shaping entrepreneurial intensions among women entrepreneurs venturing in Lahore, Pakistan Syeda Narjis Sherazi Articles published by refereed journals Y 2016
55 E-Learners’ Perception Regarding Academic Usability of Social Networking Sites Asma Zafar Indian Journal of Open Learning NA 2014 23(3)
56 A Study on Antecedents of Burnout among Bank Employees Asma Zafar PUTAJ Humanities and Social Sciences Y 2014 21(2)
57 Alexithymia, Posttraumatic Growth, and Life Contentment among Cardiac Sufferers Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals IF2.26
58 Translation and Validation of Turnover Intention Scale on a Pakistani Sample Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals y
59 Bacteriological Profile and Drug Resistance Pattern of Isolates of ICU Patients In Hospital Of Peshawar. Pakistan medical journal Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals IF 0.781
60 The Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Uncontrolled Hypertension among Antihypertensive Medicines Taking Patient Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals IF 2.26
61 Fear of Childbirth: Wellbeing and Partner Support in First-time Pregnant Women.Journal of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals IF0.15
62 Ambreen Anjum, Mamoona Mushtaq, Tayyaba Noor, Iram Jahangir, Nageen Maryam SEQUELAE OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY Palarch 19(1)2022 Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
63 Nasar, M., Maqbool, R., Rafiq, M., Anjum, A., Qamar, S., & Ahmed, M. Alexithymia, posttraumatic growth, and life satisfaction among cardiac patients. Pakistan Journal of Medical Research. Accepted Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
64 Anjum, A & Atif, M. The hospital environment, mental health and turnover intention among doctors of Lahore. Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal. Accepted Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
65 Anjum, A.,Shoukat. A., Jaffar, M. (2022).Mental health, death anxiety and religious coping among Covid-19 patients.Harf-o- Sukhan, 6(1), 88-96. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
66 Shoukat. A., Jaffar, M., Anjum, A. (2022). Religion with lens of mysticism amid inhabitants of desert: a study of Cholistan. Jahan e Tahqeeq. 5(1), 42-51. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
67 Shoukat.A., Jaffar, M., Anjum, A. (2022). Social protection sources and coping strategies adopted by religious minority women in Pakistan. Harf-o- Sukhan, 1(6),97-111 Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
68 Kausar. Y., Anjum, A., Yasmeen, K.Ambreen, S., Tawakal.(2011). Impact of Workers’ Remittances on Private Investment and total Consumption in Pakistan. International journal of accounting and finance 1,173-174. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals IF 0.81
69 Anjum, A., Kausar. Y., Yasmeen, K. (2011). Bullying at work: a comprehensive definition and consequences based on an empirical study. International Journal of Human Resource Studies, 1(1), 80-88. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals IF. 0.876
70 Yasmeen, K., Anjum, A., Zahra, Z., Yasmeen, K. (2011). Minority Parents’ characteristics and Choice of Religious Verses Non-Religious Schools. International Journal of Industrial Marketing. 2(1). Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
71 Anjum, A., Kausar.Y., Khan, B. (2011). Performance appraisal systems in public sector universities of Pakistan. International Journal of Human Resource Studies. 1(1), 41-51. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals IF. 0.876
72 Anjum, A., Shoukat, A. (2013).Workplace bullying: Prevalence and risk groups in a Pakistani sample. Journal of Public Administration and Governance, 3(2), 92-97. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
73 Anjum, A., Kausar. Y., Yasmeen, K. (2011). Role Model has Impact on Fan’s Social view, Political view, educational level, motivation and thoughts. International journal of industrial marketing. 1(1).79-87. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
74 Anjum, A., Muazzam, A. (2018). Workplace Bullying and Turnover Intention among University Teachers. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. 5(2), 51-62 Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
75 Anjum, A., Tahir, A., Ahamad, W. (2017). Cognitive sequelae of traumatic frontal lobe injury: Pakistan armed forces medical journal Rawalpindi, 67 (4), 587-92. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
76 Anjum, A., Muazzam, A. (2018). Workplace harassment in Higher Education: A True Understanding of Phenomenon. International Journal of Educational Enquiry and Reflection, 4(1), 8-21 Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
77 Anjum, A., Muazzam, A. (2018).The Gendered Nature of Workplace Bullying in the Context of Higher Education. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research. 33(2), 493-505. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals X
78 Anjum, A., Muazzam, A., Manzoor, F., Visvizi, A., Nawaz, R. (2019). Mediating bullying and strain in higher education institutions: the case of Pakistan. Sustainability.11(8), 2244. doi:10.3390/su11082244. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals W IF: 2.576
79 Anjum, A., Noor, T., Sharif, S. (2019). Relationship between parenting style and aggression in Pakistani adolescents. Khyber Medical University Journal. (2)2, 98-101. DOI: 10.35845/kmuj.2019.18568. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals X
80 Anjum, A., Muazzam, A., Manzoor, F., Visvizi, A., Pollock, G., Nawaz, R. (2019). Measuring the scale and scope of workplace bullying: an alternative workplace bullying scale. Sustanabilty, 11(17), 4634.doi:10.3390/su11082244. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals W IF: 2.576
81 Anjum, A., Muazzam, A. (2019).Workplace bullying and physical health of teachers working in higher education institutes. Journal of Post Graduate medical institute Peshawar. 33(3), 227-230. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
82 Anjum, A., Kazmi, R. (2019). Narcissism and body-esteem: Distinct motivations for selfie posting behavior among adolescents. Journal of Gender and Social Issues18(1),109-123. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
83 Ejaz, B., Muazzam, A., Anjum, A., Pollock, G., Nawaz, R. (2020). Measuring the Scale and Scope of Social Anxiety among Students in Higher Education Institutions: an Alternative social anxiety scale. Sustainability. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals W IF: 2.576
84 Hassan, N., Muazzam, A., Anjum, A., (2019). Development and Validation of Scale for Neuro-Psychological and Physiological Side Effects of Interferon Therapy (NPPSI) in HCV Patients. Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 17 (2), 3-12. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
85 Ahmad, S., Muazzam, A., Anjum, A., (2020). Factors of obesity and personality traits among middle-aged women of Lahore. Pakistan armed forces medical journal. 70(4), 1153-57. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
86 Ahmad, M., Muazzam, A., Anjum, A., Visvizi, A., Nawaz, R. (2020). Linking Work-Family Conflict (WFC) and Talent Management: Insights from a Developing Country. Sustainability, 12, 2861; doi:10.3390/su12072861 Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals W IF: 2.576
87 Anjum, A., Jahangir, I. (2020). Fast food addiction, body esteem and psychological well- being among university students, 70(4), Pakistan armed forces medical journal.114-118. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
88 Anjum, A., Shoukat, A. Muazzam, A., Ejaz, B.(2020). Emotional intelligence and life satisfaction of teachers working in special education institutions of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. 7(1), 21-27. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
89 Imtiaz, T., Muazzam, A., Anjum, A. (2020). Development and Validation of Bio-psychosocial problems scale for patients with Thalassemia Major. Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology18 (2). Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y
90 Mushtaq , M., Anjum, A., Butt, M. M.(2020). Nutritional, lifestyle and psychological factors as predictors of coronary heart disease. Pak Heart Journal 53 (03): 254–262 Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals X
91 Mushtaq , M., Anjum, A., Butt, M. M.(2020). Stigma of disability, social phobia and self-es- teem in adolescents with physical disability. Journal of post graduate medical institute.34(2): 98-103. Dr. Ambreen Anjum Articles published by refereed journals Y