| Name: | Dr. Sahira Zaman |
| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
| Department: | Gender Studies |
| Qualification: | Ph.D. in Psychology (2015) |
| National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad | |
| M. Phil in Psychology (2006) | |
| National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad | |
| M. Sc Behavioral Sc. (2004) | |
| : | Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi |
| Phone: | +92-51-9292900 (2112) |
| Email: | sahirazaman@fjwu.edu.pk |
| Status: | On Job |
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Professional Experience
December 2021 to-date Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi, Pakistan Assistant Professor
August 2019 to December 2021 University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan Assistant Professor
2016 to August 2019 Fatima Jinnah Women University the Mall Rawalpindi Assistant Professor
2015-2016 Institute of Professional Psychology Bahria University Karachi Campus Pakistan Assistant Professor
2006 -2015 Fatima Jinnah Womenâs University the Mall Rawalpindi Pakistan Lecturer
Administrative Experience
- Head of Department Gender Studies Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi Pakistan (December 2016 to August 2019).
- Hostel Administrator (Incharge) at Fatima Jinnah Women University Pakistan (2007-2011)
PUBLICATIONS/CONFERENCES
- Tabassum, S., Zaman, S., Wahid, I., & Akhtar, S. (2023). Girlâs education in Balochistan: Role of public awareness campaign. Journal of Positive School Psychology. Vol. 7, (4) 1392-1406. https://www.journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/16596
- Inam, A., Mushtaq. A., Shahid, M., Zaman, S., & Wasif, S. (2023). Understanding the criminal personality of convicted rapists in Pakistani prisons. Russian Law Journal. Vol. XI (3) 280-292.https://www.russianlawjournal.org/index.php/journal/article/view/775
- Inam A, Mushtaq A, Zaman S, Wasif S, Noor M, & Khan HA (2023) Vaccine hesitancy and post-vaccination adherence to safety measures: A mixed-method study. Front. Public Health 11:1072740. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1072740
- Zaman, S., & Shahid, M. (2023). Gender roles and Work-Family Balance among Dual-Earner Couples in Pakistan. Journal of Media and Entrepreneurial Studies. 3, 27-38. https://jmes.pk/index.php/JMES/article/view/27
- Zaman, S., & Anis-ul-Haque, M. (2023). Impact of Role Identity Salience between Inter-role Conflict, Domestic and Professional outcomes. Journal of Behavioral Sciences. 33(1), 48-68. http://pu.edu.pk/images/journal/doap/PDF-FILES/3_V33-1-2023.pdf
- Hussain, W., Inam, A., Wasif, S., & Zaman, S., (2022) Emotional Intelligence: emotional expression and emotional regulation for intrinsic and extrinsic emotional satisfaction. Psychology Research and Behavior Management. 15:, 3901-3913, DOI: 10.2147/PRBM.S396469
- Inam, A., Mushtaq, A., Zaman, S., & Wasif, S. (2022). Preliminary Effectiveness Of Paths Curriculum For Preschool Children In Pakistan. Webology, 19(3), 3018-3034. https://www.webology.org/abstract.php?id=3595
- Butt, M. W., Zaman, S., & Malik, R. (2022). Discursive Constructions of Child Rape in Pakistani Newspapers: A Study of Hussain Khan Wala Case. Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies, 4(2), 315-324. https://doi.org/10.26710/sbsee.v4i2.2343
- Inam, A., Zaman, S., Mushtaq, A., & Babar, M. U. (2021). The Provision and Implication of Insanity Defense in Pakistani Laws. International Journal of Criminology and Sociology, 10, 1754â1764. https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4409.2021.10.198
- Zaman, S., & Nashmeena, H., (2021) Impact of Online Education on Studentâs Satisfaction and Self-Confidence on learning during COVID-19 in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Educational Research. 4 (3), 289-300. Retrieved from https://pjer.org/index.php/pjer/article/view/273
- Zaman, S., Abid, F., & Bilal, Y. (2021). Emotion Regulation Strategies, COVID-19 Induced Psychological Distress, and Psychological Well-being in Pakistan. The Journal of Behavioral Science, 16(3), 27-41. Retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJBS/article/view/251637
- Zaman, S., & Anis-ul-Haque, M. (2019) Moderating Role of Dispositional Traits on Work-Family Interface and Marital Adjustment among Pakistani Employees. Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology. Vol. 17, No.2, 50-55 https://gcu.edu.pk/pjscp.php?pg=previous-issues
- Inam, A., Tariq, Q., & Zaman, S. (2014) Cultural Adaptation of Preschool PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) Curriculum in Pakistani Children: Initial Tryout Results. International Journal of Psychology, DOI:10.1002/ijop.12090
- Zaman, S., Anis-ul-Haque. M., & Nawaz, S. (2014). Workâfamily interface and its relationship with job performance: The moderating role of conscientiousness and agreeableness. South African Journal of Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1177/0081246314541439
- Inam, A., & Zaman, S. (2015) Estimates of preschool behavioral problems in Islamabad, Pakistan: Gender differences and role of family correlates. Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society. Vol. 11, No. 1 pp. 10-13. https://www.jpps.com.pk/article/3692pdf_files_ESTIMATES%20OF%20PRESCHOOL%20BEHAVIORAL.pdf
- Tabussam, S., Zaman, S. (2008) Impact of Education and Income on Reproductive Decision Making of Working and Non-Working Married Women. Journal of Gender & Social Issues. Vol. 7. No. 2.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Gender, Mental Health, Work Family interface, personality, employee performance organizational behavior, leadership, conflict management, emotional intelligence, innovation in organizations, human resource development, Social Cognition, Patriarchy, Identity, Education, Emotion Regulations, Gender Based Violence, Violence Trauma Management.
- Test Construction (Psychometrics), Research Methods & Statistical analyses
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
Conferences/Seminars Organized
- Organizer seminar, âRole of Public Awareness in Girlsâs Education: A Picture from Balochistanâ at Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi on March 21, 2023
- Organizer and Moderator for seminar âGender in Digital Spaces: Glimpse of Experiences & Knowledge from the Fieldâ at Department of Gender Studies, Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi on 28 June 2022.
- Organizer and Facilitator for Study Launch Ceremony âInvisible to Visible: Roadmap to prevent, mitigate, and respond Gender Based Violence against Vulnerable Groups During Covid. Strategizing responses to address a pandemic within a pandemicâ in collaboration with The Ministry of Human Rights, The Asian Foundation (TAF), Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA), and Initiative for sustainable development (IFSD) at Department of Gender Studies University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 01 December 2021
- Organizer and Facilitator seminar, âPolitical Engagement of Women in Pakistan: Electoral Participation, Collective Action and Problem Solvingâ at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 26th November 2021.
- Organizer one day seminar on âHuman Rights and Dignity of Differently Abled Personsâ at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 10th November 2021.
- Facilitator and Moderator program, âWomen Protection at Workplace: Awareness seminar about preventing harassment at workplacesâ in collaboration with The Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) and Mumkin Alliance at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 4th November 2021.
- Facilitator program, âTheatre Performance on Gender Mainstreamingâ in collaboration with Aagahi at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 29th October 2021
- Organized âSeerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) Conferenceâ at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 26th October 2021.
- Organized the launch of âWomen Safety Wallâ in collaboration with The Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) at department of Gender Studies, University of The Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 20th October 2021.
- Conference Secretary in 1st International Conference on Gender Studies: Challenges & Opportunities. Held at Department of Gender Studies University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 8th & 9th March 2021.
- Organized and moderated one day training workshop; âCreating safe Public Spaces for Women and Girlsâ in collaboration with UN Women Pakistan at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 8th February 2021.
- Organized and Moderated International Womenâs Day Celebration (2020) entitled, âIntergenerational Equalityâ in Collaboration with UN Women Pakistan, and Muslim Hands at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan on 8th March 2020.
- Organized and moderated one day Seminar on Kashmir âIssue of Indian Occupied Kashmir in context of Genderâ at Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan, on 7th February, 2020.
- Organized and moderated a Series of International Webinars on âGender Issues Spectrum during COVID-19â during June 2020-August 2020
- Organized and moderated an International Webinar: âA Paradigm Shift: Youth Experiences on Men Engagement During Covid-19 lockdownâ in collaboration with UN WOMEN Pakistan and Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan, on 17th June 2020
- Organized and moderated an International Webinar: âAssessing the impact of Covid-19 on women during lock down period: Sub-topics: i) An upsurge in the incidents of domestic violence. ii) Men engagement during lock down periodâ in collaboration with UN WOMEN Pakistan and Department of Gender Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan, on 10th June 2020.
- Organized a one-day seminar, âAwareness Raising Sessions on Safe, Informed and Legal Migrationâ in collaboration with Migrant Resource Center at department of Gender Studies University of the Punjab Lahore on January 30th, 2020.
- Organized and moderated a one-day seminar, âUnderstanding Gender: A step to highlight transgenderâs role in the light of Islamâ at Department of Gender Studies University of the Punjab Lahore on January 28th, 2020.
- Organized and moderated one day seminar on âChanging Gender Roles and Psychopathologyâ [Resource person: Dr. Akhter Ali Syed (Ireland)]â at Department of Gender Studies, University of The Punjab Lahore, on 19th December 2019.
- Organized and moderated one day seminar on âGender & Climate Change Diplomacyâ at Department of Gender Studies Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi, on 17th October 2018.
National/International Conferences & Seminars
Papers Presented/Participated
- (2023) Oral Paper presentation entitled, âGender at Workplace in Pakistanâs Industrial Sector: Analysis of Women's formal work participation in the Framework of SDG 5, 8 and 9â, 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology held at Riphah International University Islamabad (June 15, 2023).
- (2022) Oral Paper presentation entitled, âRole of Spouseâs support on work life of balance of married working womenâ, 2nd International Conference on Gender Studies: Contemporary Gender issues Challenges and Opportunities (December 15-16, 2022).
- (2022) Oral Paper presentation entitled, âProviding Couples Therapy in Pakistan: Issues, Best Practice & Implicationsâ 2022 Mental Health Connections: Building a Global Counseling Community Proposal at U.S.A (November 30-December 2, 2022)
- (2022) Oral paper presentation entitled, âA Phenomenological Study of Social Pressures faced by Women Regarding Mid-life Pregnanciesâ in 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities at Kinnaird College for Women Lahore (17-19 May).
- (2021) Oral paper presentation entitled, âImpact of Covid-19 Quarantine upon Health and Academic Performance of University Studentsâ, in 8th International Conference on âMental Health and Productivity: The Emerging Challenges of Youth.â at National Institute of Psychology Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad on (21st October).
- (2021) Oral paper presentation entitled, âGender Differential Response on Inter-role Conflict and its Outcomesâin 1st International Conference on Gender Studies: Challenges & Opportunities. Held at Department of Gender Studies University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan (8-9 March).
- (2020) Oral paper presentation (virtual) entitled, âPerception of young adults about young femalesâ participation in sportsâ in 5th International Global Initiative Conference East Carolina University USA (1-4 April).
- (2020) Oral paper presentation entitled, âCritical review of philosophy of Human Unity in the work of Mian Muhammad Bakhshâ, in 3rd International Punjabi Conference on âZuban, Adab, Fnn ty Saqafat Conferenceâ at Lahore College for Women University Lahore (6-8 February).
- (2019) Participated in âThe inaugural event of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaignâ at Governor House Lahore, Punjab on (26th November).
- (2019) Oral paper presentation (Virtual) entitles, âSuperstitious Beliefs among Educated Women in Rawalpindiâ in 4th International Global Initiatives Conference East Carolina University USA (1-4 April).
- (2019) Oral paper presentation entitles, âPerception of dual-earner couples towards sharing economic and domestic burdden in pakistanâ in international 5th World Conference on Women Studies: Activism, Solidarity and Diversity: Feminist Movements Toward Global Sisterhood (WCWS-2019) at Bangkok, Thailand organized by TIIKM (25-27 April).
- (2018) Oral paper Presentation entitles; âImpact of Self-regulatory Learning on Academic Achievement and Psychological Well-being of Students: The Moderating Role of Parental Involvement and Academic Resilienceâ in 7th International Conference at NIP on âPositive Psychology: Developing a Flourishing Communityâ (29-30 November)
- (2016) Oral paper presentation in 6th International Conference at NIP on âPsychology of Gender in Perspectives; Issues and Challengesâ (1-2 December)
- (2016) Poster presentation entitled; âGender and Educational System Differences on Tolerance Levels Amongst Adolescentsâ in 6th International Conference at NIP on âPsychology of Gender in Perspectives; Issues and Challenges (1-2 December)â
- (2010) Poster presentation in 2nd national conference at National Institute of Psychology on âResearch in Psychology Indigenous and Cultural Context (14 October)â
- (2010) Participation in 2nd national conference at National Institute of Psychology on âResearch in Psychology Indigenous and Cultural Context (14 October)

