Dr. Bushra Akram
Specialization : Psychology
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Tenured Associate Professor/Chairperson HEC Approved Supervisor Department of Psychology, UOG, University of Gujrat, Gujrat Pakistan Email (official): [email protected] Qualification • Post Doc, Psychology Department, MONASH University Malaysia • PhD (Psychometry/ Tool Development), Punjab University, Pakistan • I have 9 years plus management experience and 14 years plus experience of teaching and research at undergraduate, graduate and post graduate level. I have joined department of Psychology University of Gujrat in 2012 and served as an Assistant Professor from 24-07-2012 to 4-12-2020 . Currently I am working as Tenured Associate Professor from 4-12-2020 . I have 46 research publication in reputed national and international journals on my credit. I supervised 41 MPhil and PhD dissertations. I have completed three Funded Research Projects: 1-Principal Investigator entitled A Comparative Analysis of Child Maltreatment among Hearing Impaired, their Siblings and hearing Children: Higher Education Commission Funded Project: IPFP 2- Thematic project Principal Investigator: Psychological, social and economic determinants of intolerance and violence in Pakistan: Higher Education Commission Funded Project 3-Supervised the funded Split PhD from Punjab Higher Education Commission entitled Neuroimaging and Brain activity in children at risk of Dyslexia: A neuropsychological intervention in 2019-2023 I have attended and conducted many seminars, workshops/trainings and conferences at national and international levels. I I am life time member of Pakistan Psychological Association as well as member of various committees at departmental and National Levels.
• Psychological assessment;Scale/tool development; Psycho-social problems of youth with and without disabilities; Qualitative and Quantitative data analysis; Addiction/smoking, Suicidal Behaviour, Child Maltreatment/ bullying
- Post Doctorate, Other
- PhD,University of Punjab
- Master in Applied Psychology,University of Punjab
- B.A,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
- HEC Recognized Supervisor HEC
- PhD Indegenous Scholarship HEC
- Post Doc Fellowship MONASH University Malaysia
- Earned 2nd Position in Research Awards 2017, UOG Earned 2nd Position in Research Awards 2017, UOG
- • Member of DRRC Department of Education, University of Gujrat
- • Member Advisory Board Journal of Pakistan Medical Association JCR, W category
- • Focal Person, Psychological Services Committee during COVID-19 University of Gujrat
- • Member of medical committee, Admissions of applicants with disabilities University of Gujrat
| Student Name | Degree | Title | Status / Completed Year |
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| 16 | BS | 2012-2020 | |
| Nabil Hussain | Ph.D | Exploration and Formation of Interpersonal Tolerance among school children Exploration and Formation of Interpersonal Tolerance among school children | 2023 |
| Sara Mufti | Ph.D | Neuroimaging and Brain activity in children at risk of Dyslexia: A neuropsychological intervention Neuroimaging and Brain activity in children at risk of Dyslexia: A neuropsychological intervention | 2023 |
| Namra Shehzadi | Ph.D | Addressing bullying behaviors in schools: An intervention plan for teachers and children Addressing bullying behaviors in schools: An intervention plan for teachers and children | 2021 |
| Noreena Kausar | Ph.D | Stress management of caregivers of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder Stress management of caregivers of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder | 2019 |
- Psychological counseling especially to special population and their families
- Research
- Teaching
- Management of Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat
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1. Bushra Akram, Iram Shahzadi and Rukhsana Bashir “Evaluating The Mediating Role Of Emotional Regulation In Relation To Moral Disengagement And Psychological Well-Being Among Adu” Journal of Xian Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, February 2024 DOI: xianshiyoudaxuexuebao.com
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2. Nimra Riasat and Bushra Akram “Translation and Adaptation of Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale: A Validation study” Pakistan Journal of Psychological research, February 2023 DOI:
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3. Ashfaq, M………Bushra Akram 4 “Active Mind , Active Learning: The role of materialism, psychological well being for the determination of students academic ” International Journal of Management Education, January 2023 DOI:
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4. Kausar, Pervaiz, Bushra Akram (3rd author) …shahzadi,…bibi “Development of Emotional and Behavioral Problems Scale for Adolescents” Pakistan Journal of Psychological research, December 2022 DOI:
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5. Bushra Akram, Bibi B, Ashfaq Ahmed M, Kausar N. “Work-Family Conflict and Suicidal Ideation Among Physicians of Pakistan: The Moderating Role of Perceived Life ” OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying, March 2022 DOI:
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6. Bushra bibi……bushra akram “Procrastination behavior and self-efficacy among students: A mixed method study” Pakistan Journal of Psychological research, January 2022 DOI: https://doi:org/10.33824/PJPR.2022.37.1.05
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7. Ayesha Wajihullah1 , Dr. Rukhsana Bashir2 , Dr. Bushra Akram3 , Sidrah “Use Of Computer Games For The Development Of Mathematical Concepts Among Children ” Webology, February 2021 DOI:
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8. Sarah Mufti, Bushra Akram and Fayyaz Ahmed “Intelligence and Academic Achievement as Predictors of Reading Disability: A Comparative Study ” Journal of Peace, Development and Communication, January 2021 DOI:
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9. Nabeel Hussain and Bushra Akram “Student’s Perception and Experiences of Interpersonal Tolerance among School Children: A Qualitative ” Elementary Education Online, November 2020 DOI:
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10. Ahmed, M.A., Arshad, A., Anwar ul Haq, M., Bushra Akram “Role of environmentalism in the development of green purchase intentions: A moderating role of green product knowledge ” International Journal Of Sustainability In Higher Education, July 2020 DOI:
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11. Sadia Mumtaz, Bushra Akram “Management of Anxiety among pregnant women with serious medical conditions: A multicenter study” Journal Of The Pakistan Medical Association, June 2020 DOI:
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12. Rukhsana Bashir, Ayesha Wajihullah, Asma Kanwal, Bushra Akram, Sajjad Haider “Teachers’ Perspectives on the Education for Deaf Students : A Comparative Study of Public and Private Schools ” Linguistica Antverpiensia New Series-Themes In Translation Studies, May 2020 DOI:
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13. lATIF, J. Bashir R, Bushra Akram “PERFECTIONISM, PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AND PROCRASTINATION AMONG ” Elementary Education Online, March 2020 DOI:
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14. Nabeel Hussain & Bushra Akram “Teacher’s Perception of Tolerance among Secondary School Children” Elementary Education Online, March 2020 DOI:
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15. Mehak Batool & Buhsra Akram “Development and validation of religious tolerance scale for youth. Journal of Religion and Health” Journal Of Religion & Health, March 2020 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00897-5
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16. Bushra Akram, Mirza Ashfaq Ahmad, Abrar Akram “Coping mechanisms as predictors of suicidal ideation among the medical students of Pakistan (JCR, W)” Journal Of The Pakistan Medical Association, July 2018 DOI:
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17. Fahad, R., Yaser, M., Bushra Akram “Factor Structure of Urdu Version of the Flourishing Scale (JCR,W)” Frontiers In Psychology, May 2018 DOI:
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18. Bushra Akram, Jawairiya Nawaz….Abrar Akram. “Social-Exclusion, Mental-Health and Suicidal Ideation among Adults with Hearing Loss: Protective and Risk Factors (JCR, W)” Journal Of The Pakistan Medical Association, February 2018 DOI:
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19. Bushra Akram, Amina Tariq, Zeshan . “Non-suicidal self-injury among children with hearing loss and intellectual disability ” Journal Of The Pakistan Medical Association, January 2017 DOI:
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20. Bushra Akram & Hameed “Adaptive emotional abilities of adolescents with hearing impairment ” Pakistan Journal of Psychological research, March 2014 DOI: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.870.1661&rep=rep1&type=pdf
| Date | Title | Agency/Organization | Amount | Status |
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| 2015-06-30 | Psychological, social and economic determinants of intolerance and violence in Pakistan | : Higher Education Commission Funded Project | 3163000 | |
| 2012-12-30 | A Comparative Analysis of Child Maltreatment among Hearing Impaired, their Siblings and hearing Children | Higher education commission | 300000 | |
| 2019-01-05 | Neuroimaging and Brain activity in children at risk of Dyslexia: A neuropsychological intervention | Punjab Higher Education Commission | 3444000 | Completed |
- design course of moral development as minor/general course at BS psychology level in UOG ( )
- Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psyhcology ( New Products Developed )
- designed course scheme and contents of PhD Program in UOG ( New Products Developed )