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

Naeem Aslam

Assistant Professor

PMDCP, PhD

Phone:+92(51)90644154 Fax: +92 (51) 2896012

e-mail: naeemaslam@nip.edu.pk, psy_naeeem@yahoo.com

Room No. 125, National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University (New Campus) shahadra road (off main Murre road) Islamabad, (Pakistan) Post code 44000

Professional Interests
Publications
Research Supervision
Research Projects

Professional Interests

Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychopathology, Substance Abuse, Psychotrauma, Postttraumatic Growth, Historical and contemporary issues in Psychology

Publications

Book Chapters

  • Jamil A. Malik and Naeem Aslam (2020). Distress and Quality of life, chapter 4, Behavioral Diabetes, Social Ecological Perspectives for Pediatric and Adult Populations, Editors: Delamater, Alan M., Marrero, David (Eds.), Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020.

Peer reviewed journal articles (International)

  • Naz, N. F., & Aslam, N. (2024). Belief in Jinn Possession Scale: Development and validation. Archive for the Psychology of Religion, 45(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/00846724231225675
  • Aslam, N. (2023). Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 on Different Strata of Society and Suggested Interventions,  Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 13 (6), 699-701
  • Naz, N.F. & Aslam, N. (2023). Psychometric Properties of the Black Magic Belief Scale, Pastoral Psychology, 72 (6), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11089-023-01115-6
  • Ahmed, A., & Aslam, N. (2022). The role of tinnitus distress in the development of somatization symptoms among patients: implications for health care in Pakistan. International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. DOI: 10.1108/IJHRH-09-2021-0183
  • Aslam, N., Shafique, K & Ahmed, A. (2021). Exploring the impact of COVID-19-related fear, obsessions, anxiety and stress on psychological well-being among adults in Pakistan, Journal of Mental Health Training 16(4):313-321
  • Ahmed, A., Aslam, N., & Ahmed, B., Salim, S. (2021). Indigenous Mental Health Perspective in the Representation of Vertigo symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study of Vestibulocochlear Disorder Patients. Nature-Nurture Journal of Psychology. 1, 1-2
  • Zubair A. & Aslam, N. (2020). Proactive Behavior, Leader-Member Exchange and Innovative Work Behavior among Employees of Software Houses. ATSK Journal of Psychology, Volume 1, Issue 1, 5-14
  • Ahmed, A., Aslam, N., & Qurat- ul- Ain. (2020). Psychiatric and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Among Covid-19 Survivors, Journal of Emergency Management, 18 (7), 157-160
  • Aslam, N. & Ahmed, A. (2020). Prospective Impact of COVID-19 on Adolescents: Guidelines for Interventions, Psychiatric Danubian, Autumn 2020;32(3-4):603-604
  • Ahmed, A., Aqeel, M., & Aslam, N. (2020). Indigenous context of vertigo: translation and validation of dizziness handicap inventory for diagnosis and evaluation of patients in Pakistani hospitals, International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, DOI: 10.1108/IJHRH-09-2020-0081
  • Ahmed, A., Aqeel, M., & Aslam, N., (2020). COVID-19 health crisis and prevalence of anxiety among individuals of various age groups: a qualitative study, Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, DOI: 10.1108/JMHTEP-07-2020-0046
  • Iqbal, N & Aslam, N. (2016). Materialism, Depression, and Compulsive Buying among University Students. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, Volume 3, Issue 2, No.6, DIP: 18.01.105/20160302
  • Aslam, N. (2015). Horrendous Situation of Substance Abuse in Pakistan: A Bird’s Eye View on Socio-Demographics, J Alcohol Drug Depend, 3:201. DOI.10.4172/2329-6488.1000201
  • Aslam, N. (2015).  Drug Addiction, Criminality and Birth Order. J Alcohol Drug Depend 3: 191. doi: 10.4172/2329-6488.1000191
  • Aslam.N. (2014). Use of Cognitive Therapy for Management of Nocturnal Panic. Journal of Postgraduate Medicine. 60(2):206-207. DOI:10.4103/0022-3859.132353
  • Aslam.N (2014). All eyes on me? Role of Negative Parenting in the Development of Social Anxiety Disorder among Children and Adolescents, International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology, Vol. 1(1), 1-2.
  • Aslam, A. & Kamal, A. (2014). Coping Strategies as a Predictors of Psychological Distress and Post Traumatic Growth among Flood Affected Individual. J Alcohol Drug Depend, 3, 181.
  • Zeeshan.M & Aslam.N (2013) Resilience and Psychological Well- being among Congenitally blind, Late blind and sighted individuals. Journal of Educational Research and Studies Vol.1 (1), pp.1-7.
  • Talat, K., & Aslam. N. (2012). Fear of negative evaluation and psychological distress among patients with drug addiction. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Vol 39( Special issue), 44-54.
  • Aslam. N (2012). Management of Panic Anxiety with Agoraphobia by using Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Indian Journal of psychological medicine, Vol 34 (1) 84-86.
  • Aziz. S & Aslam. N. (2012). Psychiatric Morbidity and Work and Social Adjustment among Earthquake Survivors Extricated from under the Rubble. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicines. 34 (4), 346-49
  • Aslam. N. (2012).Stuttering among Children Exposed to (family) High Expressed Emotions. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol 3(3), 469-470.
  • Khalid.A & Aslam.N. (2011). Psychological Distress among Patients with Epilepsy, Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine. Vol 33, Issue 1,45-48.

Peer reviewed journal articles (National)

  • Aslam, N., Zareef, S., Ahmed, A. & Khan, M. (2023). Effect of Defense Mechanisms and Coping Strategies on Psychological Wellbeing Among University Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic,  Pakistan Journal of Education,  Vol: 40 Issue: 1, 2023,39-66.
  • Aslam, N, Malik, J. A., & Khan, M. (2023). Identifying High-Risk Individuals for Suicide during Covid-19 Pandemic: Prevention and Intervention. Life and Science, 4(3):339-346
  • Umm Eman Syed and Naeem Aslam (2023). The Understanding of Place Spirituality In Pakistan: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Research Journal Ulum-e-Islamia, 30 (1): 14-35.
  • Naz, N.F. & Aslam, N. (2023).  Development and Validation of Belief in Evil Eye Scale. Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Vol. 21, No. 2, 18-27.
  • Ammar, A. Aslam, N. (2022). Psychopathological symptoms as a common Risk Factor for Tinnitus distress and magnitude: A cross-sectional study. Journal Pakistan Medical Association; 72(10):2034-2037. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.4644.
  • Salwa., Aslam, N. & Ali, W. (2022).  Development and Validation of Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Scale for General Pakistani Population, International Journal of Psychological and Behavioural Research (IJPBR) Volume.2 (2), 25-41.
  • Ahmed, A., Aqeel, M., Aslam, N., & Ahmed, B. (2021). A cross-sectional study to understand the pervasiveness of psychiatric features among tinnitus and vertigo patients. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 71(10):2340-2343, 10.47391/JPMA.04-542
  • Aslam, N. (2021). Prospective Effects of Covid-19 on Children: Probable Complications and Interventions, Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, Vol. 31 (Supplement 1 COVID-19):S46-S47
  • Aslam, N. (2020). Mental Health Consequences of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan 30(2):5139-5140, DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2020.Supp2.S139
  • Khan, M. & Aslam, N. (2020). Perception of God’s Attributes for Mental Comfort in Stressful Life Events. Foundation University Journal of Psychology, 4 (2), 37-45. DOI 10.33897/fujp.v4i2.65
  • Aslam, N. (2020). COVID 19 and Individuals with Substance Use Disorder: Challenges to the Treatment Centers in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 14 (2), 483.
  • Rafique, E. & Aslam, N. (2020). Emotional Intelligence, Eudaimonic and Hedonic Well-Being among Students, Foundation University Journal of Psychology, 4 (2), 64-74. DOI 10.33897/fujp.v4i2.72
  • Aslam, N. (2020). Shall I Be Buried in My Land? Difficulties of Pakistani Labour Diaspora in the Middle East, Foundation University Journal of Psychology, Vol 4 (2), 16-18. DOI 10.33897/fujp.v4i2.175
  • Aslam, N. & Ahmed, A. (2020). Mitigating the Perils of Suicide Associated with Covid-19 Pandemic, Foundation University Journal of Psychology, 4 (2), 1-4. DOI: 10.33897/fujp.v4i2.156
  • Khan, M & Aslam, N. (2020). Prevalence of Caffeine Intake among Cigarette Smokers: Directing Caffeine Use Disorder among Pakistani Population, Pak J Med Res, 59 (1), 15-21.
  • Aslam, N. (2019). Substance use among Pakistani Youth - Current Situation, Preventive and Intervention Strategies, Pak J Med Res, 58 (2),44-45.
  • Aslam, N. & Kamal. A. (2019). Assessing Positive Changes among Flood Affected Individuals: Translation and Validation of Posttraumatic Growth Inventory - Short Form, Pak J Med Res Vol. 58, No. 2, 59-65.
  • Aslam, N. & Mahreen, K. (2018). Role of Urinary Incontinence in Depression and Life Satisfaction in Geriatric Patients. Pakistan Journal of Public Health, Vol. 8(4), 185-189.
  • Sana, F & Aslam, N. (2018). Effect of Role Ambiguity and Role Conflict in Predicting Work-Family Conflict among Teachers, Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 33(2), 349-365.
  • Zia, T. & Aslam, N. (2018). Rumination, Death Anxiety and Coping among Students after Terrorist Attacks in Universities. Bahria Journal of Professional Psychology, Vol. 17 (1), 17-44
  • Aslam, N. & Ilyas, M. (2018). Role of Self-Compassion in the Relationship Between Rumination and Depression among Geriatrics Population. Pakistan Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 57 (3), 99-104.
  • Khan, M., Aslam, N. & Younas, S. (2018). How do People Approach God during Stressful Life Situations: An Empirical Exploration. Foundation University Journal of Psychology, Vol. 3 (1), 87-107.
  • Aslam, N., & Kamal, A. (2017). Translation, Validation and Effectiveness of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) in Assessing the Psychological Distress among Flood Affected Individuals, Journal of Pakistan psychiatric Society, 14(4), 16-20.
  • Zubair, A & Aslam, N. (2017). Burn Specific Health among Accidently Burn Survivors: Role of Negative Affectivity and Self-Efficacy. Pak J Med Res, Vol. 56, No. 4, 135-140.
  • Aslam, N. (2017). Need for Implementation of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Promoting Organization Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and Decreasing Counterproductive Work Behaviors (CWB) in Pakistani Organizations. Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society, 14 (1).
  • Aslam, N. (2017).  Panic Disorder: A Common Yet Underdiagnosed and Misunderstood Psychological Illness in Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Medical Research,  Vol. 56, No. 1, 1-2.
  • Tabassum, A. & Aslam, N. (2017). Risks and HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of street Children, Rawal Medical Journal, 42(1), 112-115.
  • Aslam, N. (2016). General Misconceptions Regarding Patient-Therapist Characteristics and Psychotherapy Outcome. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 26 (9), 802
  • Aslam, N. & Kamal, A. (2016). Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among General Population Affected by Floods in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 55(1), 29-32.
  • Aslam, N. (2015). Paradigm Shift from Post-traumatic Stress to Post-traumatic Growth: Prompting Integrative Psychosocial Framework of the Trauma Studies. Pak J Med Res Vol. 54, No. 3, 2015
  • Aslam, N & Zubair, A. (2015). Fighting Fire with Fire: Dissuading Pseudoscientific Beliefs and Medical Quackery in Pakistan, Pak J Med Res Vol. 54, No. 2, 65-66
  • Aslam, N. (2015). Assessing and Treating Early Onset Schizophrenia at Schools. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, Vol. 25 (6): 472-473.
  • Kanwal, R. & Aslam, N. (2015). Mediating Role of Depression in the Relationship between Brooding Rumination and Suicidal Ideation. J Liaquat Uni Med Health Sci, Vol 14: No. 02,58-62.
  • Rauf. N. K., Haq, A., Aslam, N., & Anjum, U. (2014). Characteristic Symptoms and Adaptive Behaviors of Children with Autism. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan , Vol. 24 (9): 658-662
  • Aslam.N. (2014). Writing for High Profile Peer Reviewed Journals: Prerequisites for Effcetive Scientific Writing. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 25(1-2),3-4
  • Aslam, N., & Kamal, A. (2014). Frequency of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Among Flood Affected Individuals. Pak Armed Forces Med Journal, 64 (1): 100-104.
  • Aslam N. (2014). The Cost Associated with the Supernatural Explanation of the Natural Diseases: Dual Responsibility of the Doctors. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 24 (2), 150-150
  • Aslam, N. (2014). Prompting Psychological Research from Whether, If, studies to How, When and ‘When of the How’ Studies. Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society 11(2):47.
  • Aslam N.(2014). Helping the Helpers: Incidence of Drug Use among Health Care Professionals. Anaesth Pain & Intensive Care,18(4):470-471.
  • Aslam. N. & Kamal, A. (2013). Gender difference in distress responses, rumination patterns, perceived social support and posttraumatic growth among flood affected individuals. Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society 10 (2), 86-89
  • Butt, A & Aslam.N. (2013). Learning styles, academic achievement, and decision making styles among college students, 2(1-2), 17-34
  • Khawar, M., Aslam, N., Aamir.S (2013). Perceived social support and death anxiety among patients with chronic diseases. Pakistan journal of Medical Research, 52(3):75-79
  • Aslam.N., Kamal.N. (2013).Light at the End of the Tunnel; Posttraumatic Growth among Individuals Exposed to Flood 2010 in Pakistan. JPPS ; 10 (1): 34-37, 34-37.
  • Aslam.N. (2013). Do Emotional Expressive Parents Produce General Emotional Distress and Guilt among the Children. Pak J Med Res Vol. 52, No. 2, 29-30.
  • Aslam. N (2013). Need for Provision of Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing (VCT) to Injecting Drug Users (IDUs). Journal of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan. Vol. 23 (5), 378-380.
  • Aslam, N (2013). Attachment Styles as a Predictor of Emotional Expression among Depressed and Non Depressed Individuals. Journal of behavioural Sciences, Vol 23 (1).102-117.
  • Aslam.N (2012). “What Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Stronger” Are the Adverse Life Events the Prerequisite For Maturation and Growth? J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad;24(2), 1-2
  • Khalid.J, Aslam.N (2012). Role of Perceived Parenting in the Relationship of Psychological Distress and Resilience among Adolescents. Pakistan Journal of Psychology, Vol 43(2) 57-71.
  • Aslam. N. (2012). Need For Provision of Psychosocial Support Services to Nurses Working in Emergency Sectionsof Government Hospitals. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad 23(4), 1-2
  • Khan, M. J., Aslam. N., Riaz. N. (2012). Leadership Styles as Predictors of Innovative Work Behavior. Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Vol 9( 2)
  • Abid, A., & Aslam, N. (2011). Internalizing and externalizing problems in children: a comparison of street and non-street children. Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology, 10(2) 16-29.
  • Sabir,M & Aslam, N. (2011). Impact of suicide bombing on Cogitations of Victims. Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 21(1), 109-125.
  • Aslam. N., Kamal, A., & Ahmed, I. (2011).Letter to editor, Demographic profile and etiological factors of starting drugs among drug addicts. Journal of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan.
  • Ejaz. F. Aslam. N., Zahra.S.T (2010).Test anxiety and coping strategies among college students. Journal of gender & Social Issues.Vol 9(2). 19-28.
  • Sartaj.B. & Aslam.N (2010) Role of Authoritative and Authoritarian parenting in home, health and emotional adjustment. Journal of Behavioral Sciences, Vol 20(1), 47-66.
  • Aslam.N., & Tariq. N. (2010) Trauma, depression, anxiety and stress among earthquake affected and non affected individuals, Pakistan Journal of psychological Research , 25(2), 13-48

Conference Presentations (International)

  • Syed, U. E., & Aslam, N. (2021). Understanding of Place Spirituality in Pakistan: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Paper presented at 4th Asian Conference on Science, Technology & Medicine organised by Asian Council of Science Editors, Deira Dubai, UAE.
  • Ahmed, A., Aslam, N.(2021). The mediating role of tinnitus distress between tinnitus magnitude, cognitions and functional difficulties in the development of somatization symptoms. Paper presented 4th conference, Asian Conference on Science, Technology & Medicine, Deira Dubai, UAE.
  • BiBi, N. & Aslam, N. (2021).Caring of Carers: Predictors of Quality of Life among Family caregivers of Spinal cord Injuries survivors. Paper presented at 4th Asian Conferance on Science, Technology & Medicine oraganized by Asian Council of Science Editors, Deira Dubai, UAE.
  • Tariq .N and Aslam.N (2010).Psychological Disorders and Resilience among Earthquake Affected Individuals, Psycho-Behavioral Science and Quality of Life, the 6th International Postgraduate Research Colloquium in Malaysia, IPRC; 01/2010

Conference Presentations (National)

  • Shafique, S., & Aslam, N. (2021). Grounding Colorism in Pakistan: Internalization and Mental Health Outcomes. Poster presented at 8th International Conference on Mental Health and Productivity: The Emerging Challenges for Youth by National Institute of Psychology, Islamabad, Pakistan. (Paper Presentation)
  • Syed, U. E., Ali, S., Aslam, N. & BiBi, N. (2021). Risk and Protective Factor of Juvenile Delinquency among Teenagers in Pakistani context Poster presented at 8th International Conferance on Mental Health and Productivity: The Emerging challenges for Youth organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan (Oral Presentation )
  • BiBi, N.& Aslam, N. (2021). Effect of Caregiver Burden on Quality of Life of caregivers in providing Palliative care to Spinal cord Injury survivors. Poster presented at 8th International Conferance on Mental Health and Productivity: The Emerging challenges for Youth organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Ahmed, A., Aslam, N.(2021).Impact of tinnitus distress, functional difficulties and alexithymia in the development of psychopathology symptoms among patients with ear related problems. Poster presented at 8thInternational conference, Mental Health and Productivity: The Emerging Challenges for Youth. Organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Jamil, W., & Aslam, N.(2021). Impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on health related Quality of Life. Poster presented at 8th International Conference on Mental Health and Productivity: The Emerging Challenges for Youth by National Institute of Psychology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Afrakh, L., & Aslam, N. (2021). Impact of BTS Music on the Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing of Pakistani Youth. Poster presented at 8th International Conference on Mental Health and Productivity: The Emerging Challenges for Youth by National Institute of Psychology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Naz, N,F., & Aslam, N. (2021).Belief in Black Magic: Role of Personality Traits and Cognitive Styles. Poster presented at 8th International Conference on Mental Health and Productivity: The Emerging Challenges for Youth by National Institute of Psychology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Ilyas, M., & Aslam, N. (2017). Relationship between Self-Compassion, Rumination, and Depression among Geriatrics Living in old-homes. Paper presented in 1st international Conference on Emerging Trends on Psychology: Preparing for 21st Century held in foundation University Islamabad on (18-19 December, 2017).
  • Kamal, A. & Aslam, N. (2017). Prevalence of HIV among Injecting Drug Users (IDUs): Identifying the Risk, Attitudes, Behaviors and Practices. Oral Presentation at Two –day International conference on Causes & Consequences of HIV/AIDS in Rural and Urban communities of Pakistan on5th- 6th April, 2017.
  • Zia, T. & Aslam, N. (2017). Death Anxiety, Coping, and Rumination among students after Terrorist Attacks in Pakistani Universities. Oral presentation at 3-Day International Conference on Health Psychology: Issues & Challenges 26th – 28th April, 2017.
  • Aslam. N & Kamal, A. (2016). Translation, Validation and Effectiveness of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) in Assessing the Psychological Distress among Flood Affected Individuals. Oral Presentation at 8th National Symposium on Depression 2016, Theme: Depression, Anxiety and Stress at Pearl Continental Hotel Islamabad on 20th August, 2016
  • Nawaz, K & Aslam, N. (2016). Relationship between Brooding Rumination, Reflective Rumination, Depression and Poor Sleep Quality among University Students. Oral Presentation at 8th National Symposium on Depression 2016, Theme: Depression, Anxiety and Stress at Pearl Continental Hotel Islamabad on 20th August, 2016
  • Mujeeb.A & Aslam, N. (2016). Depression, Anxiety, Stress: A Comparison of Man-Made Disaster and Natural Disaster Affectees. Oral Presentation at 8th National Symposium on Depression 2016, Theme: Depression, Anxiety and Stress at Pearl Continental Hotel Islamabad on 20th August, 2016
  • Khan, M. & Aslam, N. (2016). Accentuating Profound Traditions to Experience Presence of God during Stressful Situations. Oral Presentation at International Conference Islamic Tradition in Psychology organized by Society for Advancement of Muslim Psychology at Lahore School of Management, The University of Lahore, Pakistan on 5th March, 2016.
  • Kanwal, R. & Aslam, N. (2016). Relationship between the Rumination Patterns and Suicidal Ideation among Adults: Role of Depressive Thoughts. Paper presented at 1st International Conference (ICCTP-2016) "Current Trends in Psychology: Security Issues in Pakistan & Its Psychological Implications at Department of Applied Psychology Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan on 31st March, 2016.
  • Aslam. N, & Kamal.A. (2015). Substance Use, Coping, Psychological Distress, Social support and Posttraumatic Growth in Flood Affected Individuals. Paper presented in 14th International Conference of Psychology (ICP 2015) at University of Punjab, Lahore.
  • Shahnaz. Z , & Aslam. N. (2015). Relationship of Learning Approaches, Personality Traits and Academic Performance among University Students. Paper presented in 14th International Conference of Psychology (ICP 2015) at University of Punjab, Lahore.
  • Rafique. E & Aslam.N (2015). Emotional Intelligence, Eudaimonic and Hedonic Well-Being among Students. Paper presented in 14th International Conference of Psychology (ICP 2015) at University of Punjab, Lahore.
  • Tariq, A. & Aslam, N. (2015). Does Perceived Parental Marital Conflicts Effect Adolescent?s Behavior and Social Competence. Paper presented in 1st National Conference “Indigenizing Clinical Psychology: Issues and Challenges” University of Management and Technology Institute of Clinical Psychology; 16-17th December 2015.
  • Khan, M. & Aslam, N. (2015). Turing towards God for Solace and Mental Comfort After Experiencing Adversities: Proposition of a Conceptual Model. Paper presented in 1st National Conference “Indigenizing Clinical Psychology: Issues and Challenges” University of Management and Technology Institute of Clinical Psychology; 16-17th December 2015.
  • Khan, M. & Aslam, N. (2015). How do people respond to stress: Evidence from a qualitative study? Paper presented in International Conference of Psychology (ICP2015). “Advancing Women Issues: Local and Global Directions” 12th December 2015.
  • Aslam, N. & Kamal. A. (2015). Comparing posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth among flood affected men and women: understanding the patterns in an integrative psychosocial framework. Paper presented in International Conference of Psychology (ICP2015). “Advancing Women Issues: Local and Global Directions” 12th December 2015.
  • Rafi, T, and Aslam. N. (2014, November). Prosocial and Aggressive Behavior among School Going Children: Evidence from an Experimental Study. Paper presented in 4th international Conference on Educational Psychology, Organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
  • Aslam, N., Kamal, A., Malik, J. A. (2014). Post Traumatic Growth Trajectory among Flood Exposed Individuals: Evidenced from a Longitudinal Study. Two Days International Conference on Social Psychology, Department of Psychology GC University, Lahore from 20th - 21st May, 2014
  • Aslam N (2014). Psychological Counseling and Human Nature. International Conference of Clinical Psychology, clinical Psychology outside Clinic, at University of Punjab, Lahore, 2nd -3rd April, 2014
  • Aslam N & Kamal. A. (2013). Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Among Individuals Exposed to 2010 Floods in Pakistan” 4th Annual Public Health Conference 3 & 4 December, 2013
  • Aslam N & Kamal, A (2013). Gender Differences on Rumination Styles, Psychological Distress, Perceived Social Support, and Posttraumatic Growth among Flood Affected Individuals. Paper Presented in the 5th National Symposium on Depression on 31 August, 2013.
  • Aslam.N. Kamal.A. & Malik. J.A (2012). Identifying Potential Antecedents of Post-traumatic Growth in Flood Affectees. International Conference of Applied Psychology (ICAPP)
  • Khawar A. & Aslam. N. (2012). Perceived social support and death anxiety among patients with chronic illness. International Conference of Applied Psychology (ICAPP), University of Punjab, Lahore
  • Aslam. N. (2012). It Is Panic Anxiety, Not the Black Magic: Treating the Client of Nocturnal Panic by Using Cognitive Therapy. Conference of cognitive psychology, Lahore
  • Samreen, A., & Aslam.N (2010) Emotional Problems in Street Children. Conference Proceeding, Ist International Conference on Forensic psychology: issues and Interventions G.C University, Lahore.
  • Mawish.B & Aslam. N (2010) Impact of suicide bombing on the cognitions of victims, published in the abstract booklet of 3rd National conference in NIP
  • Paper presented on the topic of Depression, Anxiety and stress in earthquake affected individuals in Two –day International Seminar on “Earthquake Hazards Pakistan: Post-October 08, 2005 Muzaffarabad Earthquake scenario” summer campus Baragali.
  • Sartaj.B. & Aslam.N (2010) Role of Authoritative and Authoritarian parenting in home, health and emotional adjustment. Paper presented in 2nd international conference in NIP
  • Aziz, S & Aslam, N. (2012). Paper presented in 13th National conference of Pakistan Psychological Association Conference. Psychiatric Morbidity and Work and Social Adjustment among Earthquake Survivors Extricated from Under the Rubble.
  • Aamir,S & Aslam, N (2012). Relationship of Suicidal Ideation and Resilience among Adolescents; Role of Attachment Styles, presented in First International Conference on Mental Health , organized by Islamic University , Islamabad.
  • Talhat & Aslam, N (2012). Fear of negative evaluation and psychological distress among drug addicts. presented in First International Conference on Mental Health , organized by Islamic University , Islamabad.

Articles Published in Conference Proceedings and Newsletters

  • Rafi, ,T & Aslam, N. (2014). Prosocial and Aggressive Behavior among School Going Children: Evidence from an Experimental Study Published in Procedings of 5th International Conference on Education Psychology (ICEP) organized by National Institute of Psychology at National Center for Physics (NCP), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan on 13th November, 2014.
  • IF YOU THINK, YOU CAN (A book review) Vol 32(3). NIP Newsletter July-September, 2013
  • Aslam. N. (2012). Terrorism: A Cognitive behavior Theory Perspective; Impact; Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists Impact. Terrorism psychoanalysis
  • Aslam. N. (2012). Positive psychological perspective on trauma: An integrative psychosocial framework. NIP Newsletter, issue 3 volume 29
  • Aslam. N. (2012).Virtue of The Work Life: What Makes a Meaningful Work Life. NIP Newsletter, issue 4 volume 29
  • Samreen, A., & Aslam.N (2010) Emotional Problems in Street Children. Conference Proceeding, Ist International Conference on Forensic psychology: issues and Interventions G.C University, Lahore.
  • Mawish. B & Aslam. N (2010) Impact of suicide bombing on the cognitions of victims, published in the abstract booklet of 3rd National conference in NIP
  • Aslam. N. (2010) Terrorism: A Psychological Analysis, NIP newsletter, issue No (1), Vol (29), 2010
  • Aslam. N (2010) Defeat negative thinking with Positive imaging, NIP newsletter, issue No (2), Vol (29), 2010

Poster presentations in Conferences

  • Aslam. N & Sabiah .F (2008) Poster presented on Trauma in 1st International Conference on psychotrauma, Convention centre Islamabad.
  • Aslam. N & Mushtaq. A. (2008). Poster presentation on “trauma” in 1st International Conference on psycho trauma, Convention centre Islamabad.
  • Abid. S & Aslam .N (2010). Poster presented in 3rd international conference on street Children
  • Sabir M & Aslam .N (2010) Impact of suicide on cognition of victims, 3rd national conference in National Institute of Psychology, Islamabad
  • Abid.S & Aslam. N (2010). Impulsivity, immaturity, guilt and aggression among street and nonstreet children, 3rd national conference in National Institute of Psychology, Islamabad
  • Butt. A. and Aslam.N. (2014, November). Does Learning Styles and Decision Making Contributes to the Academic Achievement? Poster presented in 4th international Conference on Educational Psychology, Organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.

Non Empirical Articles

Wrote several Urdu articles on different social and psychological issues including Trauma, terrorism, aggression and violence, unrealistic optimism, depression, feeling of deprivation, drug addiction: nature of disease of drug addiction, 12 step recovery program, psychological wellbeing of children, marital conflicts, Role of teachers in education setup, effective parenting, diabetes and its hazards, depression, panic anxiety or the black magic and suicide etc. These articles published in different Urdu magazines & news papers ( i.e. Nawae-Waqt, Daily Pakistan, Voice of Pakistan, Shifa International news etc

Research Supervisions

M.Phil Research Supervisions

  •  Intolerance of uncertainty and psychological distress: Role of Worry, Scrupulosity, coping and demographic variables (2019) Erum Rafique.
  • Mediating Role of Moral disengagement between Self-efficacy and Academic Dishonesty (2020) Aimen Batool.
  • Black Magic, Evil Eye and Jinn Possession: Role of Personality Traits and Cognitive Styles (2020) Nida Falak Naz.
  • Impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on Health-related Quality of Life among Pakistani Women (2020) Warda Jamil.
  • Gender role attitudes among married couples (2021) Momina Habib.
  • Relationship between Psychological capital, work-life balance, and ethical climate among employees (2021) Qurat- ul -Ain.
  • Exploring the phenomena of Colourism in Pakistani Youth (2021) Summaya Shafique.
  • Understanding the Themes of Korean Pop Music and its Effect on the Listeners (2021) Laiba Afrakh.
  • Perceived academic control, learning related value beliefs and self-regulated learning: Mediating role of achievement emotions (2022) Summra Jabeen.
  • COVID 19 vaccine hesitancy and its psychosocial correlates (2022) Salwa.
  • Attitude towards pet and psychosocial wellbeing among adults of pet owners: Mediating role of pet attachment (2022) Ayesha Azam.
  • Role of dressing and non-verbal emotional cues in sexual harassment (2022) Asfa Hanif.
  • Understanding the psychosocial factors of Victim blaming in Pakistan (2022) Mahnoor.
  • Role of Gratitude and Patience between Religiosity and Subjective Well being in Young Adults (2023) Nabeeha Aftab.
  • Effect of Guiding Good Choices Prevention Program on the Behavioral and Emotional Risk Factors of the Adolescents in Pakistan (2023) Mina Majid.
  • The role of parental involvement, parental empathy, and emotion expressiveness in the development of theory of mind (ToM) among children (2023) Rabia Malik.
  • Threat Appraisal and Cognitive Avoidance among Youth: Role of Intolerance of Uncertainty, Emotion Regulation, and Anticipatory Anxiety (2023) Saba Batool.

M.Sc Research Supervisions

  • Impact of Authoritarian and Authoritative Parenting in Home, Health, Social and Emotional Adjustment (2008) By Beenish Sartaj.
  • Test Anxiety and Coping Strategies among College Students. (2008) By Faiza Ijaz
  • Emotional Problems in Street Children. (2009) By Samreen Abid
  • Leadership Styles and Innovative Work Behavior ( 2009) By Muhammad Jamshed
  • Psychological Wellbeing and Resilience In Blind And Sighted Individuals (2009) By Muhammad Zeeshan
  • Impact of Suicide Bombing on The Cognitions of The Victims (2009) By Mawish Sabir
  • Impact of Suicide Bombing on Behavior and Victims (2009) By Rabia
  • Psychological Distress and Familial Social Support Among The Patients With Diabetes And Epilepsy (2010) By Nazia
  • Psychological Distress Among The Patient of Epilepsy (2010) , By Asma Khalid
  • Perception of Personality Traits Among Partners; Comparison Between Newly-Wed And Long-Term Married Couples (2010) By Sadaf Mughal
  • Attachment Styles as a Predictor of Emotional Expression Among Depressed And Non-Depressed Individuals (2010) By Ammara Anwar
  • Relationship Between Fear of Negative Evaluation and Psychological Distress Among Drug Addicts and Non Addicts (2010) By Kanwal Talat
  • Psychiatric Morbidity and Work and Social Adjustment among Earthquake Survivors Extricated from Under the Rubble. by Aziz, S (2011).
  • Relationship of Suicidal Ideation and Resilience among Adolescents: Role of Attachment Styles. by Saadia Aamir (2011).
  • Role of Perceived Parenting in the Relationship of Psychological Distress and Resilience among Adolescents by javeria Khalid (2011).
  • Relationship between learning styles, Academic achievement and decision making styles among college students by Anum Butt (2011)
  • Forgiveness and Psychological Wellbeing Among Adults: Mediating Role of Future Time Perspective (2013) by Ghazala Qurban
  • Relationship of Rumination styles, Psychological distress, and Posttraumatic Growth in Type II Diabetics (2013) by Syeda Rida Kazmi.
  • Effect of Television Programs on Children’s Prosocial and Aggressive Behavior (2013) by Tehmina Rafi.
  • Anger Expressions and Coping strategies among Patients with Cardiac Illnesses (2013) by Faryal Farid
  • Impact of Marital Conflicts of Parents on Adolescent’s behavior and Social competence (2013). By Ayesha Tariq
  • Obesity, Depression and Quality of Life in College/University Students (2013) by Salma Bibi
  • Role Ambiguity and Role Conflict as the Predictor of Work-Family Conflict (2012) by Faiqa Sana
  • Coping Styles and Perceived Social Support Among addicts and Non Addicts (2013) by Anum Aman
  • Psychological distress, rumination Patterns and Posttraumatic Growth among Kidney Patients (2013) by Zainab Furrakh
  • Mediating Role of Depression in the Relationship between Rumination and Suicidal Ideation Among Adults by Rabyia Kanwal (2014)
  • Relationship between Coping Strategies and Perceived Positive Changes among Patients with Diabetes. By Anisa Mubarik
  • Relationship between Learning Approaches, Personality Traits and Academic Performance among University Students. By Zakia Shahnaz
  • Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Psychological and Subjective Wellbeing among Students. By Erum Rafique
  • Relationship between Perfectionism and Psychological Adjustment among University Students (2015) Nida Maryam Feroze
  • Relationship between Brooding Rumination, Reflective Rumination, Depression and Poor Sleep Quality among University Students (2015) Kalsoom Nawaz
  • Relationship between Self Regulation, Metacognition and Psychological Well-Being among University Students (2015) Rabia Naz
  • Moderating role of Agreeableness in the Relationship between Narcissism and Intimacy among University Students. (2015) Muhrukh Mahmood
  • Relationship between Personality Traits, Coping Strategies and Academic Achievement among University Students(2015) Sadia Sarwar
  • Relationship between Body Image Dissatisfaction, Peer Influence, and Social Anxiety among University Students.(2014) Alia Israr Khan
  • Examining the Superstitions, Attitudes and Desired Social Distance towards Mentally Ill Individuals among Students.(2014) Nida-Tul-Sahar
  • Relationship between adult attachment styles and Internet Gaming Addiction among University students: Role of Social Anxiety (2014) Najm-us-Sehr Arif
  • Relationship of Materialism, Depression and Compulsive Buying among University Students (2014) Nimra Iqbal
  • Perception of God’s Attributes in Relations to Mental States for Stressful Life events (2014) Maryam Khan
  • The relationship between Rumination, Death Anxiety, and Coping Strategies among University Students (2016) by Tehreem Zia
  • Relationship between Self-Compassion, Rumination, and Depression among Geriatrics Living in old-homes (2017) by Misbah Ilyas
  • Moderating role of Subjective Wellbeing in Relationship between Test Anxiety and Academic Achievement among Universities Students (2017) by Rimsha Aziz
  • Relationship between Body dissatisfaction, disordered Eating Behavior, and Self-Esteem among Young Adults (2017) by Wajeeha Ijaz
  • Burnout and Depression among Nurses: Moderating Role of Life Satisfaction (2017) by Araib Khan
  • Relationship between Perceived Parenting Style, Self-esteem, and Academic Achievement among College and University students (2017) by Dil Sher
  • Relationship between Shyness and Attitude of People towards Seeking Psychological Help among University Students (2018) by Asma Atique
  • Relationship between Social Support and Burnout among Working Individuals: Mediating Role of Co-rumination (2018) by Ayesha Inam
  • Role of Parenting Styles, Quality of Life, and Social Support among Adolescents (2018) by Shadab Tahir
  • Urinary Incontinence, Depression, and Life Satisfaction among Elderly Patients (2018) by Kashfa Mehreen
  • Gender Role Conflict, Social Stigma and Men Attitude towards Psychological Help-seeking (2018) by Abeeha Fatima
  • Relationship between Selfitis Behavior, Self-esteem and Happiness among University Students (2018) by Ayesha Qasmi
  • Role of Personal Factors and Resilience in Attitude towards Reporting Child Sexual Abuse among Teachers (2018) by Shainza Iqbal
  • Relationship between humility, forgiveness, self-compassion, and marital satisfaction among married individuals (2019) Mehwish Iqbal.
  • Relationship between religiosity, Resilience, and mental health among university students (2019) Rabat Fatima.
  • Role of parental involvement and academic motivation in achievement Goals among university students (2019) Saima Aziz.
  • Relationship between internet addiction, insomnia, and psychological wellbeing among adults (2020) Shella Mumtaz.
  • Relationship between selfitis behaviour, Narcissism, and Self-esteem among university students (2020) Ghania Batool.
  • Relationship between Défense mechanisms, Coping styles and psychological wellbeing among university students (2021) Samaira Zareef.
  • Effects of COVID-19 related fear, obsession, Anxiety, and perceived stress on psychological wellbeing among adults (2021) Kanwal Shafique.
  •  Fear of missing out and coping skills among teachers (2021) Erum Aslam.
  • Grit and self-control in students and its impact on their academic achievement (2022) Ayesha Shamas.
  • Role of emotional intimacy on marital adjustment and marital quality of life among couples (2022) Hira Gul.

B.S Research Supervisions

  • Relationship Between career indecision and emotional intelligence among final year students of BS biological sciences (2023) Shakeela Naz.
  • Relationship between dark tried personality traits and learning environment among university students (2023) Asma Naz.
  • Effect of Rumination Patterns on the Positive and Negative Changes among Primary Caregivers of Cancer Patients (2023) Aimen Batool.
  • The Relationship Between organisational culture and job satisfaction among the employees of software development companies (2023) Amna Saleem.

Research Projects

Project Evaluation

Evaluated the Plan Pakistan’s (NGO) Project “psychosocial support and rehabilitation project” in upper Siran valley in NWFP.

Projects working

  1. Principal Investigator of the project titled “Problematic Smartphone Use and Mental Health Issues among Adolescents and Young adults: A Randomized Control Intervention Program” funded by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) with a grant amounting PKR = 4.14 million. Project Duration: April 2022 to March 2023. Project No: 20-15746/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021.
  2. Co-Principal Investigator project titled “Prevalence of HIV AIDs and Provision of Volunteer counseling and Testing (VCT) to Injecting Drug Users (IDUs)” funded by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) with a grant amounting PKR = 1.98million, April 2014 to March 2015 NRPU/R&D/HEC,
  3. Researcher project titled “Post Traumatic Growth among Youth Exposed to a Natural Disaster: Identifying Mediating and Moderating Factors between Traumatic Event and Posttraumatic Growth (2013-14). Project Amount PKR = 1.40 million. Project No: NRPU/R&D/HEC.
  4. Project Evaluation “Evaluated the Plan Pakistan’s (NGO) Project “psychosocial support and rehabilitation project” in upper Siran valley in NWFP” Project Evaluator of Psychosocial Component.
  5. Researcher in the project entitled “Provision of Psycho-Social Counseling to Monsoon Flood Affectees In Selected Districts Of Pakistan”

Editing Work

  • Editor of the Proceeding of the conference “Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Trends, Challenges and Applications” at National Center for Physics (NCP), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan on 19th April, 2012.