Department of Applied Psychology

Dr. Amna Khawar

Dr. Amna Khawar
Dr. Amna Khawar

Assistant Professor

Department of Applied Pshycology

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Experience

  • Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan                                      2013 TO PRESENT
    Assistant Professor - Department of Applied Psychology
  • Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan                                                2005 TO 2013
    Lecturer - Department of Applied Psychology
 Current Position
  • PhD coordinator of the department of applied Psychology
  • Assistant Professor

Academic Qualification

  • PhD in Psychology                                        2019 from Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • MS in Health Psychology                             2011 from Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • MSc in Applied Psychology                         2003 from University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Bachelors of Arts                                          2001 from Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan

Honor and Awards    

  • Countdown 2021: TED Talk on Combating Cognitive Dissonance: The First Step towards Climate Activism. Link for Ted talk https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_amna_khawar_combating_cognitive_dissonance_
    the_first_step_towards_climate_activism
  • Gold Medal and First Position in MS Health Psychology  2011 
    Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan
  • Roll of Honor in MS Health Psychology 2011 Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan
  • Merit Certificate in MS Health Psychology 2011
    Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan
  • 3rd Position and Merit Certificate in MSc Applied Psychology 2004 University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Gold Medal (Munawar Jehan Rashid Gold medal) Bachelors in Applied Psychology Kinnaird College for Women, Pakistan 2001
  • First Position (Punjab University) Bachelors in Applied Psychology 2001 Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan

Administrative Responsibilities

  1. PhD Psychology Program coordinator since 2018 Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology 
  2. Facilitaror, Active Citizens Program 2019 Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology 
  3. Associate Editor, Journal of Research in Psychology 2022 Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology
  4. Member of Departmental Doctoral Committee 2021 Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology     
  5. Member Departmental Ethical Board 2021 Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology                
  6. Member Experimental and Neuropsychology Lab Development 2023 Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology       
  7. Member Curricullam Review Committee 2023 Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology 
  8. Member PhD Internal Review Committee 2023 Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology
  9. Member of Board of Faculty 2023  Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology

Advisory Services

  • Rawal Medical Jouarnal (RMJ)
    External Reviewer of Journal articles 2020
  • Journal of Behavioral Science (JBS) University of The Punjab
    External Reviewer of Journal articles 2020
  • Forman Journal of Social Sciences (FJSS) Forman Christian College
    External Reviewer of Journal articles 2022
  • Forman Christian College (A Charted University) Faculty of Social Sciences
    Evaluator of Research Poaster in Research Poaster Exhibition: From Reflection to Reification 2023
  • University of Management Sciences, Department of Clinical Psychology
    Evaluator of Research Poaster 2022
  • University of Management Sciences
    Guest Lecture on Behavioral Factors and Psychological Intervention for Cancer Patients   2022
  • Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology
    Talk on Behavioral Factors and Psychological Intervention for Cancer Patients2022

Memberships

  • Life Member Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA)
  • Member Departmental Ethical Board
  • Member Department PhD Review Board
  • Member Experimental and Neuropsychology Lab Development
  • Alumni Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore (OAKS)
  • Alumni University of the Punjab
  • Alumni Lahore College for Women University

Service Activity

  • Serving as PhD coordinator of the department of Applied Psychology
  • Teaching BS, MS and PhD level (Teaching Psychopathology at BS Applied sychology, Introdiction to Health Psychology at MS Health Psychology, Researcg Methods at MS Clinival Psychology and Quantitative Research Methodology at PhD level.
  • Supervising Thesis at BS, MS and PhD level
  • Supervising Internships at MS level

Conference Sessions Moderated

2022
Moderated a scientific session SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing at First International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (Localizing SDGs through Academia) Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
2017
Moderated a scientific session on Health and Wellbeing in Organizational settings at International conference on Health and Wellbeing Department of Applied Psychology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
2017
Moderated a scientific session on Health and Wellbeing across life span at International conference on Health and Wellbeing Department of Applied Psychology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.

Professional Trainings

  1. Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology Workshop on Systematic Review 2024
  1. Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology Workshop on writing Strategies for Dissertation in Social Sciences 2021
  1. Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology Active Citizens Training of Facilitators 2019
  1. University of Management and Technology Workshop on Mediation and Moderation Analysis through SPSS (PROCESS) 2019
  1. Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology            Workshop on Hypnosis 2018
  2. Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology Three Day workshop on Advance Statistical Techniques 2018
  1. Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Department of Applied Psychology organised an International conference on Health and wellbeing 2017
  2. Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Faculty Development Centre AMOS Training 2016
  3. Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Faculty Development Centre Methodically Analysing the Qualitative Data 2014
  4. Government College University, Lahore Workshop on Structural Equation Modelling 2013
  5. Lahore College for Women University, Centre for Career Counselling & Job Placement Academic Research Writing 2013
  6. Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Faculty Development Centre Mastering Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis for Dissertation/Thesis/Paper-Software Application SPSS and NIVIVO 2013
  7. Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Faculty Development Centre Statistical Product & Service Solutions (SPSS) 2013
  8. Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Faculty Development Centre    Qualitative Research Methods 2011
  9. US Consulate General, Lahore Advance Internet Search Skills Workshop 2010
  10. Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Staff development Course 2006

PhD Thesis Supervisions

  1. Development and Validation of perceived Effects of Endometriosis Scale: The mindful Self-Compassion Intervention Nuzhat Ul Ain and Amna Khawar Approved from ASRB in March 2023
  1. Determinants of Prosocial Behavior and Personal Growth in Youth: The Role of Gratitude and Spirituality Zara Haroon and Amna Khawar Approved from ASRB in March 2023 
  1. Posttraumatic Growth and Depreciation in Mothers with Perinatal and Infant loss Shazia Aslam and Amna Khawar Approved from ASRB in March 2023
  1. Intra-Interpersonal Conflict in Marriages: Effectiveness of Integrated Marital Therapy based on Acceptance and Commitment Approach Umaiza Bashir and Amna Khawar Approved from ASRB in April 2023
  1. Activation of Mothers having Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Fareeha Latif Randhawa Approved from ASRB in April 2023

MS Health Psychology Thesis Supervision

  1. Mindful-Attention, Gratitude and Eating Attitudes in University Students Sameen Sadaqat 2023
  1. Positive Emotions, Physical Activity, Social Support and Life Satisfaction among Chronic Obstructive Puimonary Disease Patients. Maria Ashraf 2023
  1. Caregivers Burden, Parental Stress and Interpersonal Relationships of Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Sunehra Zaidi  2023 
  1. Disordered Eating Behaviour, Medication Adherence, Self-Care and Life Satisfaction among Type 1 Diabete Patients. Gulshan Shahzadi 2023
  1. Parenting Style, Interpersonal Pelationshops and Academic Scores as correlates of suicidal Ideation among University Students. Maria Habib 2023
  1. Machiavelliasum, Parental attatchment and Alexithymia among University Students. Kianat Ajaz 2023
  1. Determinants of Quality of Life among Type 2 Diabetes Patients. Zahra Batool 2022
  1. Mindfulness, Health Procastination and Eating Attitude among University Students during COVID-19 Pandemic. Shama Shabbir 2021
  1. Health Anxiety, Aggression and Anger among University Students during COVID-19 Pandemic. Sidra Batool 2021
  1. Mindfulness, Eating Attitudes and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder among University students. Anam Shahbaz 2020
  1. Male Child Stress, Positive emotions and Coping Strategies in Expecting Mothers. Wajiha Azhar 2020
  1. Benefit Finding, Positive Emotions and Quality of life in Brest cancer Patients. Amna Mansha 2019
  1. Illness Perception, Delf efficacy and Coping Strategies among Patients with Hypertension. Sara Riaz 2019
  1. Positive Emotions, Resilience and Self efficacy in Patients with Myocardial Infarction.Shumaila Mushtaq 2019
  1. Resilience and Positive Eomtions in the Management of Type II Diabetes. Fakhara Anjum 2018
  1. Emotions, Experiences and Marital Adjustment in HIV/AIDS Patients: A Qualitative Study. Nilum Mukhtar 2018 

BS Applied Psychology Thesis Supervision

  1. Positive Emotions, Mindfulness and Stress among final year students. Farhat Fatima 2023                                                              
  1. Fear of Success, Generalized Expectancy for Success and Positive Mental Health among University Students. Ayesha Ishfaq 2023 
  1. Forgiveness, Humor Style and Self-esteem among University Students. Ayesha Areej & Sirat Tariq 2020 
  1. Climate Change Anxiety, Health Risk Attitude and Death Anxiety among University Students. Kinat Irshad & Zoya Mansoor 2022  
  1. Social Media usage, Eating Attitudes and mood among University Students during Covid-19 Pandemic.
  2. Bushra Zafar & Sidra Mukhtar 2021                      
  3. Academic Stress, Demotivation and aggression among University Students during Covid-19 Pandemic Sidra Malik & Rabia Younas 2021  
  1. Relationship between Positive Emotions, Anger and Personality Characteristics among University Students Shafiq Amir 2020 

Community Projects

  1. Health Awareness Campaign for Diabetes in the University campus Lahore College for Women University
  1. Breast Cancer awareness in University Girls Lahore College for Women University
  1. Menstrual Hygiene for early adolescent under privileged girls from government and public schools Lahore College for Women University  

Brief Statement of Research Interest

Health Psychology specifically Geriatrics, women health related problems, chronic conditions like diabetes and CVD, Terminal illnesses like cancer, HIV and endometriosis, Marginalized Populations; Positive Psychology i.e. positive emotions, Post traumatic growth, Gratitude, hope, forgiveness and positive mental health; Clinical Psychology like Alexithemia, sleep quality, mental health, stress, anxiety and depression; Social Psychology like Marginalized Populations; Environmental Psychology i.e. Climate change and its effect on human mental and physical health.

Publications

2023

Journal of Intergenerational Relationships
  1. Rizvi Jafree, S., Burhan, S. K., Khawar, A., Mahmood, Q. K., & Shahed, S. (2023). The Impact of Intergenerational Learning on Quality of Life in Older Populations Residing in A Public Sector Old Age Home: A Quasi-experimental Study. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 21(1), 62-88.
Conflict, Security & Development
  1. Rizvi Jafree, S., Malik, N., & Khawar, A. (2023). Pakistani Hazara Shia victims: challenges, survival techniques, and protective needs. Conflict, Security & Development, 1-26.
International Review of Basic and Applied Sciences
  1. Sultan, H., Khawaja, A.O., Jabeen, T., & Khawar, A. (2023). Impact of low sodium high potassium salt on hypertension Patients. International Review of basic and Applied Sciences, 11(1):1-7.
Forman Journal of Social Sciences
  1. Batool, Z., & Khawar, A. (2023). Alexithymia, Diabetes Adherence and Self-care Behaviors among Type 2 Diabetes Patients: Zahra Batool and Amna Khawar. Forman Journal Of Social Sciences, 3(2).
Khyber Medical University Journal
  1. Sultan, H., Abid, U., Khawar, A., & Ali, M. (2023). Impact of optimism on post-traumatic growth of burn survivors: role of emotional intelligence, gender and severity of burn injury. Khyber Medical University Journal,15(1):40-5.
2022
Primary Health Care Research & Development
  1. Jafree, S. R., Khawar, A., Ul Momina, A., & Mahmood, Q. K. (2022). Infection preparedness of community health workers: implications for maternal and neonatal health services in Pakistan. Primary Health Care Research & Development, 23.
2021
Journal of Intergenerational Relationships
  1. Rizvi Jafree, S., Burhan, S. K., Khawar, A., Mahmood, Q. K., & Shahed, S. (2021). The Impact of Intergenerational Learning on Quality of Life in Older Populations Residing in a Public Sector Old Age Home: A Quasi-experimental Study. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 1-27.
Journal of Aging and Environment
  1. Rizvi Jafree, S., Mahmood, Q. K., Burhan, S. K., & Khawar, A. (2021). Protective Factors for Life Satisfaction in Aging Populations Residing in Public Sector Old Age Homes of Pakistan: Implications for Social Policy. Journal of Aging and Environment, 1-20.
PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology
  1. Khawar, A., Rabail, A., Malik, N., Ejaz, B., Hassan, N., Amjad, M., & Muazzam, A. (2021). Health Betrayal, Trust in Intimate Partner Relationship and Grief among Women with Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer. PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 18(17), 81-94.
  2. Malik, N., Khawar, A., Ejaz, B., Hassan, N., Haroon, J., & Muazzam, A. (2021). Psychological Distress and Emotional Problems in School Children After Army Public School Peshawar Incident. PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 18(17), 145-154.
  3. Ejaz, B., Maqbool, A., Malik, N., Khawar, A., Hassan, N., & Muazzam, A. (2021). Grief among Cancer Patients: Predictor Of Burden Of Care And Mental Health Among Their Caregivers. PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 18(17), 68-80.
  4. Faran, M., Hassan, N., Khawar, A., Ejaz, B., Malik, N., Mahmood, I., & Muazzam, A. (2021). Music Absorption and Serenity in Music Listeners: Intervening Role of Spirtuality. PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 18(09), 1526-1538.
  5. Hassan, N., Muazzam, A., Malik, N., Ejaz, B., Khawar, A., Niazi, Y., & Nazir, M. F. (2021). Neuro-psychological and Physical Side Effects of HCV Treatment and Health Related Quality of Life among Patients with HCV Infection. PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 18(09), 1539-1554.
  6. Shoaib, F., Hassan, N., Faran, M., Rasool, H., Ejaz, B., Malik, N., & Khawar, A. (2021). Teacher Acceptance Rejection, Academic Locus of Control, Academic Adjustment and Dropout Intentions in College Students. PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 18(09), 1555-1568.
Eurasian Journal of Educational Research
  1. Faran, M., Hassan, N., Ejaz, B., Khawar, A., Malik, N., Komal, A., & Muazzam. A. (2021). Validation of Urdu Translation of Mental Health Continuum-Short form (MHC-SF): Education in Perspective. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 95(2021), 39-56
2020
Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research
  1. Shamim, A., & Muazzam, A. (2020). Positive Emotions Scale: Construct Development and Validation. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 429-454.
2018
Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
  1. Shamim, A., & Muazzam, A. (2018). Gender differences in positive emotion. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, V (1), 125-137.
Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology
  1. Shamim, A., & Muazzam, A. (2018). Positive Emotion as a predictor in the management of Type II diabetes. Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 16 (2), 3-9

Other Research or Creative Accomplishments

Developed an indigenous scale to measure Positive Emotions in Pakistani population. 

Presentations at International and Local Conferences

  1. Zahra Batool and Amna Khawar (2023) Alexithymia, Poor Glycemic Control and Poor Quality of life among Type 2 Diabetes Patients. Oral Presentation at COMSATS University, Lahore March 16th 2023
  2. Kinza Irshad, Zoya Mansoor and Amna Khawar (2023). Climate Change Anxiety, Health Risk Attitude and Death Anxiety among University Students. Oral Presentation at COMSATS University, Lahore March 16th 2023
  3. Zara Haroon and Amna Khawar (2022). Gratitude in Youth. Oral Presentation on 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities at Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore from17th-19th May 2022
  4. Amna Shamim and Amina Muazzam. (2018). The Positive Emotions Scale: Construct development, refinement and Validation. Oral presentation at National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. November 29th-30th
  5. Amna Shamim and Amina Muazzam. (2016). Gender differences in Positive Emotions. Oral presentation at International Conference on Global Gender Perspective. George Washington University, USA and Lahore College for Women University. Lahore, Pakistan. November  14-16
  6. Amna Shamim and Amina Muazzam. (2016). Gender differences in Positive Emotions. Oral presentation at International Psychology Conference. Dubai, Heriot Watt University. October 21st-22nd 2016
  7. Amna Shamim and Amina Muazzam. (2016). Phenomenology of Positive Emotions Scale. Oral presentation at a one day conference on Islamic Tradition in Psychology. Lahore School of Management, University of Lahore, Pakistan. 5th March, 2016
  8. Amna Shamim and Amina Muazzam. (2015). Phenomenology of Positive Emotions Scale through Expert Opinion. Paper presented at the 1st National conference on Clinical Psychology. University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. 15-17 December, 2015
  9. Amna Shamim and Talat Sohail. (2015). Illness Perceptions among Type II diabetes Patients. Paper presented at the 2nd International conference on Mental Health. International Islamic University, Malaysia. 5-6 May, 2015

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