National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad

Dr. Muhammad Ajmal

National Institute of Psychology

Centre of Excellence, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad

Name

Designation

Qualification

Contact & Postal Address

Humaira Jami

Assistant Professor

Post-Doctorate, Fulbright, University of Nebraska Omaha, USA
PhD in Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam, Islamabad, Pakistan

Phone:+92(51)90644017 Fax: +92 (51) 2896012

E-mail: jami@nip.edu.pk

Room No. 17, National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University (New Campus) shahadra road (off main Murre road) Islamabad, (Pakistan) Post code 44000

Professional Interests
Teaching and Supervision
Publications

Professional Interests

In PhD, my area of study is Psychology of Gender and Social Psychology. My research work is based on Hijras (transgenders) in Pakistan trying to explore “Attitudes towards Hijras and their Reciprocal Perceptions”. Basing on my academic and research experience I have interest in:

  • Psychology of Gender: Transgenderism, gender identity, gender roles and attitudes, deviance, sexuality, sexual minorities.
  • Social Psychology: Attitudes, perceptions, belief and value system, discrimination, prejudice.
  • Developmental Psychopathology: Emotional, behavioural, and social problems of children and adolescents
  • Health: Mental health, trauma, reproductive health
  • Testing: Psychological assessment and measurement
  • Research Methods
  • Psychology of Children and Adolescents
  • Psychology of Deviant Behaviour

Academic Background

2022

Post-Doctorate, Fulbright, University of Nebraska Omaha, USA

2014

PhD in Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam, Islamabad, Pakistan (Degree received Oct 2014)

1997

Master in Science (M.Sc.) Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab (Degree received March 2002)

1995

Bachelor’s of Science (B.Sc.; with Majors in App. Psychology, Zoology, Chemistry) University of the Punjab (Degree received March 2002)

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Experience at M.Phil/Ph.D Level

  • Uses and Interpretation of Tests (3 Credit Hours)
  • Psychology of Gender (3 Credit Hours)
  • Criminal Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
  • Adolescents’ Behavioural Problems (3 Credit Hours)

Teaching Experience at M.Sc / BS. Level

  • Clinical Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
    Measurement in Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
  • Introduction to Applied Areas in Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
  • Developmental Disorders I (3 Credit Hours)
  • Developmental Disorders II (3 Credit Hours)
  • Child Development (3 Credit Hours)
  • Psychotherapeutic Interventions I (3 Credit Hours)
  • Psychology of Deviant Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
  • Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)
  • Research Report Supervision (6 Credit Hours)
  • Internship Supervision (3 Credit Hours)
  • Comprehensive Exam (1 Credit Hour)
  • Research Methodology (Annual System)
  • Psychology of Children with Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)
  • Introduction to Sociology (3 Credit Hours)
  • Applied Psychology (Annual System)
  • Applied Psychology
Supervision

M. Phil./MS Thesis

2021

Sidra Iqbal

Exploring and reducing cyberbullying victimization and perpetration in adolescents: Mixed Method Approach

2021

Fatima Ashraf

Predictors of cyber-bystanders styles among adults

2021

Atifa Rehman

Predictors and outcome of career decision making difficulties among students of higher educational institutes

2021

Aliya Imtiaz

Role of Technoference in Family Functioning and Children’s Social Emotional Behavioural Outcomes

2020

Wardah Saleh

Attitude Towards Polio Vaccination: Uncertainty-identity theory in perspective

2020

Zainab Naseem

Predictors of Attitude Towards Transgender Individuals in Employment Setting: Uncertainty Reduction Theory in Perspective

2020

Bismina Bibi

Underlying dynamics of familial acceptance and rejection of transgender behaviour and its impact on transgender persons and family functioning

2019

Madeha Ashraf

Predictors of gender identity registration orientation and outness among khawajasaras (transgender community) in Pakistan

2019

Sadaf Rehman

Factors Involved in Perceived Barriers Among Doctors in Providing Healthcare to Transgender Persons: A Mixed Method Approach

2019

Farwa Shabbir

Predictors and Outcomes of Sexual Functioning During Pregnancy

2019

Chand Bano

Sociocultural Adaptation Among International Students: Role of Intolerance for Uncertainty, Distress, Acculturative Strategies, and Coping

2019

Farah Shamim

Political Group Identification in Context of Terror Management and Uncertainty Among University Students

2018

Zoya Amjad

Reducing Emotional and Behavioural Problems by Improving Life Skills and Self-esteem of Institutionalized Children: Effectiveness of Art-based Interventions

2018

Saba Ali

Child’s eating behaviour in perspective of attachment: Role of temperament, maternal feeding styles, and family environment

2018

Hira Kanwal

Cyberbullying perpetration and cyberbullying victimization among University Students: Role of Cyber Law awareness, cyberspace, and psychopathic traits

2017

Kashmala Zaman

Mental health of adolescents in context of body image and sexual and reproductive health: Moderating role of life skills

2017

Tabish Gul

Youth’s quality of life in context of sexual and reproductive health: Role of gender related attitudes and life skills

2017

Iqra Tariq

Attitude towards Afghan refugees: Terror management perspective

2017

Farwa Batool

Predictors of self-worth in context of self-objectification among Hijab wearing and non-Hijab wearing women

2017

Umbreen Feroz

Role of early exposure to domestic violence in personality pathology among young adults: Attachment in perspective

2017

Gulnaz Pari

Value orientation of adolescents: Role of internet addiction, parental attachment, and identity styles

2017

Sanam Younas

Adolescents’ mental health in context of indirect exposure to terrorism: Role of psycho-social factors

2017

Mahreen Aftab

Assertiveness and psychological well-being among adolescents: Role of fear of negative evaluation and loneliness

2016

Amna Khan

Burnout among research students: Role of research related, social comparison, efficacy, anxiety, and criticism

2015

Fizza Iqbal

Role of surveillance, trust, and jealousy in marital satisfaction among married individuals: Online social networking in perspective

2015

Sana Mumtaz

Perceived quality of life, depression, locus of control, and orientation to life among elderly

M.Sc. Research Reports

NameSessionDissertation Title
Jaweria2004Marital satisfaction and suicidal ideation
Saba Azam2004Extremism among different religious groups
Uzma Irum2004Ideal and actual self concept of hijras in reference to masculinity and femininity
Saima2004Relationship between job satisfaction and job motivation in an organization
Lubna Ghani Hayauddin2005Identity development and perception of parenting styles among adolescents
Tahira Rafique2005Development and validation of Attitudes towards Visiting Shrines Scale
Fauzia Aflaq2005Relationship between attitudes and experiences related to menstruation among female adolescents
Humera Manzoor2005Translation of Aston Index (Level 1): Screening Device for Learning Disabilities
Faria Ishraque2006Role of physical attraction in academic achievement
Hena Khattak2006Translation and validation of Emotional Empathy Scale
Samina Batool2006Decision making styles, stress, and coping strategies among adolescents
Uzma Kaneez2006Emotional Intelligence among individuals with and without depression: A comparative analysis
Misbah Shaheen2006Social adjustment and emotional expression among adolescents
Safia Afzal2009Prevalence and reasons for academic procrastination among university students
Farwa Hussain2009Development of transgender: Perceived role of socializing agents
Zarmina Syed2009Dreams’ analysis of pregnant women: Psychological and precognitive aspects
Irum Nosheen2010Marital adjustment and attitude towards contraceptive among spouses
Alina Ahmed2010Attitude and experiences related to Menopause and its relation with body image
Quratulain2010Social adjustment and perceived parenting styles among truants
Aqeel2011Role of perceived parental involvement and parental attachment in truancy
Ambreen2011Role of personality and peer influence in truancy
Ali Hasan2011Self-esteem and academic self-concept of truant and punctual students: A comparative analysis
Fizza Iqbal2012Post-traumatic growth and perceived social support among women who experienced miscarriage
Fehmina Mughal2012Parenting styles, test anxiety, and academic achievement among university students
Saman Rukh2012Intolerance of uncertainty and mental health among women who experienced miscarriage
Fizza Haider2013Role of computer use in physical, psychological, and emotional functioning of adolescence
Esha2013Prevalence of Autism and respective knowledge of teachers of Special Education Institutes of Islamabad
Chand Bano2013Role of parental rearing behaviours in anxiety and intolerance of uncertainity among university students
Ayesha Saman2013Role of attitudes towards Pakistan and Western Countries in Acculturation
Sana Gul2013Emotional regulation and adjustment among medical students
Kashmala Zaman2014Disordered eating behaviours and body dissatisfaction of women in lactating period
Umbreen Feroze2014Witnessing domestic violence and aggression among university students
Zainab Naseem2014Role of sensation seeking and callous unemotional traits in internet gaming addiction disorder among adolescence
Asia Khalid2015Perceived parental rearing behaviour, callous unemotional traits, and problematic internet use
Ambreen Ilyas2015Sexual harassment experiences and coping strategies among hijras
Sadaf Rafique2015Mental health of Hijras: Role of perceived social support and people’s hijras
Irfana Irum2015Masculinity, femininity, and suicidal ideation among hijras
Noureen2015Stress and resilience among siblings of children with physical and intellectual disabilities

Publications

Publications in Journals

  • Aflaq, F., & Jami, H. (2012). Experiences and attitudes related to menstruation among female students. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 27(2), 201-224.
  • Nosheen, I., & Jami, H. (2013). Translation, adaptation, and validation, and attitudes towards contraception. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 28(2).
  • Jami, H., & Kamal, A. (2015). Measuring attitudes towards hijras: Gender and religiosity in perspective. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 30(1).

Publications in Proceedings

  • Jami, H. (2005). Condition and Status of Hijra in Pakistan. Country report presented on 1st International Conference: Gender and Sexualities, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Aflaq, F., & Jami. H. (2010). Experiences and attitudes related to menstruation. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Developmental Psychopathology: Management and Prevention, National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
  • Hayyaudin, L. G., & Jami, H. (2010). Identity development and perception of parenting styles among adolescents [Abstract]. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Developmental Psychopathology: Management and Prevention, National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.

Books Authored

  • Muhammad, A., Jami, H., & Hassan, A. (2015). School truancy: Parental contribution in truancy. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing- ISBN-10 3659676154

Papers Presented at Conference

  • Jami, H., & Kamal, A. (2004, July). Attitude towards Hijra Community. Paper presented at three-day National conference on “Emerging global scenario and Islamic identity”. 9th Annual Conference, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar.
  • Jami, H. (2005, July). Condition and Status of Hijra in Pakistan. Country report presented on 1st International Conference: Gender and Sexualities, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Aflaq, F., & Jami. H. (2009, Oct). Experiences and attitudes related to menstruation. Presented in 3rd International Conference on Developmental Psychopathology: Management and Prevention. Organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
  • Hayyaudin, L. G., & Jami, H. (2009, Oct). Identity development and perception of parenting styles among adolescents. Presented in 3rd International Conference on Developmental Psychopathology: Management and Prevention. Organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
  • Jami, H., & Kamal, A. (2010, Oct). Attitude towards Hijra: Comparison along Gender, Gender Role Attitudes, Religiosity, and Extremism. National Conference on “Research in Psychology: Indigenous and Cultural Context”. Organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
  • Rafique, T., & Jami, H. (2010, Oct). Development and validation of Attitude towards Shrine Scale. Poster Presented. Organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
  • Afzal, S., & Jami, H. (2010, Oct). Prevalence and Reasons for Academic Procrastination among University Students. Poster Presented. Organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
  • Bibi, F., & Jami, H. (2010, Oct). Development of Transgender: Perceived Role of Socializing Agents. Poster Presented. Organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
  • Tahira, Q., & Jami, H. (14-15 Oct, 2011). Perceived Parenting Styles and Social
    Adjustment among Truant, Punctual, and High Achieving Students. Abstract accepted for paper presentation in 1st International Conference on Parenting: Practices and Implications. Organised by Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Home Economics, Lahore
  • Afzal, S., & Jami, H. (July 26-27, 2011). Prevalence and Reasons for Academic
    Procrastination among University Students. Paper Presented in Ist National Conference on Higher Education “Higher Education in Pakistani Perspective: Prospects and Perils. Organised by Staff Training Institute, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pukhtoonkhawah, Pakistan
  • Humaira Jami & Anila Kamal (29-30 March, 2012). Perception of significant others’ attitudes by hijras of hijra community: Qualitative approach. 1st International Conference of Mental Health: Violence, Psychosocial Trauma with Possible Acute and Post-traumatic Interventions in General and Particularly in Pakistani Society. Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sceinces, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Aqeel, Humaira Jami, Uzma Anjum, & Umme Laila (6-8 Nov 2013) The mediating role of truancy (truant students; punctual students) between personality traits and peer influence. 3rd World Conference on Psychology and Sociology. Organised by Academic World Education and Research Center, Turkey. http://www.awer-center.org/psysoc/draft.htm
  • Fizza Haider and Humaira Jami (April 2-3, 2014) Role of computer use in physical, psychological, and emotional functioning of adolescence. International Conference in Clinical Psychology. Organised by PACP, Punjab University.
  • Esha Tanzeem and Humaira Jami (April 2-3, 2014) Prevalence of Autism and respective knowledge of teachers of Special Education Institutes of Islamabad. International Conference in Clinical Psychology. Organised by PACP, Punjab University.
  • Muhammad Aqeel, Humaira Jami, Jamil Malik, Raiha Aftab, Anjum Uzma, Ali Hussain & Ambreen Sadia. (8-13 July 2014). Investigating the role of psycho-social factors that affect truancy: comparing truant and punctual students. 28th International Congress on Applied Psychology (ICAP), From Crisis to Sustainable Well being, Paris, France.
  • Muhammad Aqeel, Humaira Jami, Raiha Aftab, Uzma Anjum, & Umme Laila (13th Nov 2014). 5th International Conference on Educational Pyshology, Organised by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.