Ms. Samiya Ashraf

Ms. Samiya Ashraf

Lecturer
Department of Clinical Psychology
Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad.

Email: samiya.dcp@stmu.edu.pk
PROFILE SUMMARY

Ms. Samiya Ashraf holds an MPhil in Psychology from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and a BS (Hons) in Psychology from International Islamic University, Islamabad and she is currently serving as a Lecturer at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University. With experience in teaching, research, and academic mentorship, she has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences. Her academic focus spans cognitive, positive, and health psychology, with an interest in resilience, coping mechanisms, personality development, digital behavior, personal growth and psychosocial well-being. She remains actively involved in research collaborations and academic initiatives.

QUALIFICATION
MPhil Psychology Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 2023
BS Applied Psychology International Islamic University Islamabad 2019
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lecturer Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Since 2024
Visiting Lecturer Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University 2023 – 2024
Visiting Lecturer Rawalpindi Women University 2023
RESEARCH AREAS / INTERESTS
  • Psychological resilience and coping mechanisms
  • Personality development
  • Digital behavior
  • Social and environmental influences on human behavior
  • Health psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Positive psychology, well-being, and personal growth
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Kainat Latif, Aisha Zubair, Syeda Dua Tanveer and Samiya Ashraf, ‘Development and Validation of Reasons for Online Truancy Scale for University Students’, Bahria Journal of Professional Psychology, 23(1), 1-15, 2024.
2. Hafsah Riaz, Aisha Zubair, Syeda Dua Tanveer, Kainat Latif and Samiya Ashraf, ‘Role of Vicarious Traumatization and Familial Support in Caregiver Burden Among Caregivers of Quadriplegic Patients’, Rawal Medical Journal, 49(4), 866-869, 2024.
3. Syeda Dua Tanveer, Dr Aisha Zubair, Kainat Latif, Samiya Ashraf and Tayyabah Yaseen, ‘Psychological Determinants of Volunteerism in Context of Theory of Planned Behavior’, Foundation University Journal of Psychology, 8(2), 63-76, 2024.
4. ‘Development and Validation of Post-Pandemic Psychosocial Health Scale for COVID-19 Survivors’ (Article is under review)
CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
1. Kainat Latif, Aisha Zubair, Syeda Dua Tanveer and Samiya Ashraf, ‘Role of Psychological Capital, Perceived Teacher Efficacy and Academic Commitment in Online Truancy Among University Students’, 9th International Conference on Trauma, Abuse & Violence: Thriving for a World Without Torture, 2022.
2. Syeda Dua Tanveer, Aisha Zubair, Kainat Latif and Samiya Ashraf, ‘Demographic Correlates of Helping Attitude, Community Related Efficacy, Social Mindfulness and Volunteerism Among University Students’, 9 th International Conference on Trauma, Abuse & Violence: Thriving for a World Without Torture, 2022.
3. Syeda Dua Tanveer, Aisha Zuabir, Samiya Ashraf, ‘Role of Sense of Agency and Familial Support in Family Functioning of Female Caregivers of Patients with Spinal Injury’, 2 nd International Conference of Psychology: Women’s Mental Health Care, 2022
4. Samiya Ashraf, Aisha Zubair, Syeda Dua Tanveer and Kainat Latif, ‘Impact of Fatigue on Post-Pandemic Psychosocial Health Among Female COVID-19 Survivors: Moderating Role of Social Support’, 2 nd International Conference on Gender Studies: Contemporary Gender Issues: Challenges and Opportunities, 2022.
5. Kainat Latif, Aisha Zubair, Syeda Dua Tanveer, Samiya Ashraf, ‘Gender Differences in Psychological Capital and Reasons for Online Truancy Among University Students: Mediating Role of Academic Commitment’, 2 nd International Conference on Gender Studies: Contemporary Gender Issues: Challenges and Opportunities, 2022.
6. Kainat Latif, Aisha Zuabir, Syeda Dua Tanveer, Tayyabah Yaseen and Samiya Ashraf, ‘Locus of Control and Online Truancy Among University Students: Moderating Role of Perceived Teacher Efficacy’, 2 nd International Conference on Collaborative Partnershipsin Strengthening Social Sciences: Addressing Indigenous and Global Challenges, 2022.
7. Syeda Dua Tanveer, Aisha Zubair, Kainat Latif, and Samiya Ashraf, ‘Role of Perceived Home Chaos in Suicidal Ideation Among Adolescent Students: Mediating Role of Social Skills’, 6 th International Conference on Suicide: Failure of Individual or Humanity?, 2023.
8. Samiya Ashraf, Aisha Zubair, Sumabal Awan, Kainat Latif, Syeda Dua Tanveer, and Tayyabah Yaseen, ‘Role of Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Fear of Missing Out in TikTok Addiction Among Young Adults’, 1 st International Conference of Social Sciences Research, Modern Approaches in Social Science Research: Addressing Indigenous and Global Challenges, 2023.
9. Tayyabah Yaseen, Aisha Zubair, Samiya Ashraf, ‘Determinants of Green Consumerism in Adults’, 1 st International Conference of Social Sciences Research, Modern Approaches in Social Science Research: Addressing Indigenous and Global Challenges, 2023
10. Tayyabah Yaseen, Aisha Zubair, Samiya Ashraf, ‘Determinants of Green Consumerism in Adults’, 1 st International Conference of Social Sciences Research, Modern Approaches in Social Science Research: Addressing Indigenous and Global Challenges, 2023
11. Samiya Ashraf, Aisha Zubair, Kainat Latif and Syeda Dua Tanveer, ‘Impact of Personal Dispositions on Psychological Immunity Among University Students: Moderating Role of Emotional Distress’, 2 nd International Conference on Applied Psychology: Creating a Better World for future, 2023.
12. Samiya Ashraf, Aisha Zubair, Syeda Dua Tanveer ‘Determinants and Prevalence of Relapse Among Young Adults with Substance Use Disorders’, 4 th Youth Convention on Substance Use Disorder, 2023.
13. Samiya Ashraf, Aisha Zubair, Kainat Latif, and Tayyabah Yaseen, ‘Mental Health Issues, Coping Strategies and Family Based Interventions Among Afghan Refugee Families: A Systematic Review’, International Conference on Fostering Empowerment Through Psychological Care, Safety and Protection Among Displaced Afghans, 2023.
14. Aisha Zubair & Samiya Ashraf, ‘Psychosocial Determinants of Emotional and Behavioral Problems of Adolescents in Boarding Schools’, Season III Emerging Scientists, 2024.
15. Tayyabah Yaseen, Aisha Zubair, Samiya Ashraf, Syeda Dua Tanveer, and Kainat Latif, ‘Environmental Self Identity and Green Consumerism: Mediating Role of Personal Norms’, Islamic Psychology Conference: Reviving Transpersonal Psychology Through the Decolonial Lens of Islamic Psychology, 2025
16. Muhammad Arham Khan, Samiya Ashraf, Iman Amir, ‘Factors Influencing ProEnvironmental Behaviors among Youth: A Systematic Review’, Islamic Psychology Conference: Reviving Transpersonal Psychology Through the Decolonial Lens of Islamic Psychology’, 2025