Department of Applied Psychology

Dr. Umm e Rubab Kazmi

Dr. Umm e Rubab Kazmi
Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi
Assistant Professor
Department of Applied Pshycology
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QUALIFICATION

  • 2012-2018 PhD Psychology (Lahore College for Women University, Lahore).
  • 2006-2008 MS Clinical Psychology (Government College University, Lahore).
  • 2004-2006 M.Sc Psychology (Government College University, Lahore).

EXPERIENCE

  • January 2023- Till date              Assistant Professor (BPS: 19) Psychology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
    Teaching: Courses of Ph.D. (Advanced Statistics and Data Analysis), MS (Statistics), and BS (Clinical Psychology, Quantitative Research, and Psychological Testing).
    Supervision/Co Supervision: Theses at Ph.D., MS, and BS level, internship reports of MS Health Psychology and clinical case reports of BS Applied Psychology.
    Administrative work: BS Program Coordinator (Self Support Program), MS Clinical Psychology Admissions and Program Coordinator.  Associate Editor of the Journal of Research in Psychology (JRP), LCWU.
  • December 2018- January 2023      Assistant Professor Adhoc (BPS: 19) Psychology,  Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
    Teaching: Courses of PhD (Advanced Statistics and Data Analysis), MS (Statistics), and BS (Clinical Psychology, Psychological Testing).
    Supervision/Co Supervision: Theses at PhD, MS, and BS levels, internship reports of MS Health Psychology and clinical case reports of BS Applied Psychology.
    Administrative work: BS Admissions and Program Coordinator (Regular Program). Associate Editor of Journal of Research in Psychology (JRP), LCWU.       
  • November 2010-December 2018   Lecturer (BPS: 18) Department of Applied Psychology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.        Teaching: Taught different courses at MS, BS and intermediate level.
    Supervision: Supervised MS, BS theses, and case/ internship reports of MS and BS students.
    Administrative work: MS Health Psychology Program Coordinator and Departmental Plagiarism Coordinator (2010-2017).
  • April 2010-October 2010    Clinical Psychologist & Assistant Program Coordinator at Dimensions, Institute for Special Education & Psychological Services.
    Conducted psychological assessment of children with special needs. Devised behavioral management plans and developed Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) for children with special needs. Also performed some administrative work, discussed and collaborated behavioral management plans and IEPs with teachers.
  • September 2008-March 2010             Lecturer (BPS: 18) Department of Clinical Psychology  Government College University Lahore. 
    Taught courses of Psychological Assessment, Childhood Disorders, Adult Disorders, School Psychology, APA, Student Counseling and Ethics in Clinical Psychology. Advised 3 students of semester IV in their research projects

The details of supervising experience during GCU stay are as follows

  • Oct 2009-Jan 2010 Supervised trainee Clinical Psychologists (developmental psychopathology) at Shadab Training Institute for Special Education, Lahore.
  • April 2009-May 2009 Supervised trainee Clinical Psychologists at Fountain House, Lahore
  • April 2009-July 2009 Supervised trainee Student Counseling at GCU, Lahore
  • Oct 2008-Jan 2009 Supervised trainee Clinical Psychologists (developmental psychopathology) at Shadab Training Institute for Special Education, Lahore.

AWARDS & HONORS

  • HEC Approved Supervisor
  • Certification in Psychological First Aid from Johns Hopkins University, Suicide Prevention from Wesleyan University, and Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses certification from Queen Mary University of London through Coursera.
  • Member of permanent reviewer`s panel of Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (PJSCP) GCU, Journal of Behavioral Sciences (JBS) University of the Punjab, The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (JPMA) and Clinical and Counseling Psychology Review (CCPR) UMT.
  • Serve as an external examiner (MS/BS Thesis, Placement reports) at Institute of Applied Psychology University of the Punjab (PU), Government College University (GCU), University of Management and Technology (UMT) and COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus.
  • MS Clinical Psychology Program Coordinator
  • 2018-til date    Associate Editor Journal of Research in Psychology (JRP).
  • 2018-June 2023 BS Regular Program Coordinator, BS semester VIII coordinator
  • 2011-2017        MS Health Psychology Program Coordinator / thesis coordinator
  • 2010                 Course coordinator of MSCP I (Psychological Assessment) & MSCP I  (Developmental Disorders) at GCU
  • 2009                 Course coordinator of MSCP III (Student Counseling), MSCP II (Psychological Assessment), MSCP I (Developmental Disorders)
  • 2008  Course Coordinator of MSCP semester I (Psychological  Assessment)                
  • 2005-2006 Finance Secretary of Dr. Ajmal Psychological Society, GC University, Lahore.
MEMBERSHIPS
  • 2023-Till date Life Member of Pakistan Psychological Association
  • 2008-Till date Member of Pakistan Association of Clinical Psychologists.
  • 2006- Till dateMember of Clinical Psychologist Alumni Association, GC University, Lahore.
  • 2006—Till date Member of Ravian Psychologists Alumni Association, GC University, Lahore.

Graduate Students/Postdocs/Undergraduate Students/Honour Students

1

2021-23

MS Health Psychology

Menstrual Distress, Menstrual Hygiene Practices, and Sleep Quality among Adolescent Girls (Iqra Anjum & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

2

2021-23

MS Health Psychology

Resilience, Social Support, and Quality of Life in Patients with Thalassemia (Imman Javed & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

3

2019-23

BS Applied Psychology

Development and Validation for the Scale of Fear of being Single (Sana Shahid & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

4

2019-23

BS Applied Psychology

Gratitude, Resilience and Mental Well-being among Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Anum Maqsood & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

5

2019-23

BS Applied Psychology

Psychometric Properties of Gratitude Scale for University Students (Areeba Mazhar, Amna Shabbir & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

6

2020-22

MS Health Psychology

Anger, Forgiveness and Sleep Quality in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases (Nimra Mughal & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

7

2020-22

MS Health Psychology

Diabetes Self-care, Resilience and Quality of Life among Patients with Type II Diabetes (Zahra Khan & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

8

2018-22

BS Applied Psychology

Development and Validation of Gratitude Scale for University Students (Alishba Shahid & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

9

2018-22

BS Applied Psychology

Body related Shame, Guilt, Dissatisfaction and Depression among University Students with Obesity (Aqsa Naveed, Tsumma Haq & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

10

2019-21

MS Health Psychology

Corona virus stress, Religiosity and Life Satisfaction among University Students (Sumbal Mehmood & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

11

2019-21

MS Health Psychology

Personality traits, Resilience and Anxiety among Clinical Psychologists during COVID-19 Pandemic (Huda Ijaz & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

12

2017-21

BS Applied Psychology

Death anxiety, Depression and Empathy among Nurses working in Emergency Departments (Uzma Masha, Sanober Anees, & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

13

2017-21

BS Applied Psychology

Attachment styles, Emotion Regulation and Resilience in University Students (Fatima Zeeshan, Samia Ghalib, & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

14

2018-20

MS Health Psychology

Socio emotional problems, Relationship satisfaction and Coping strategies among Women with Infertility (Ayesha Rafiq & Dr.Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

 

15

2018-20

MS Health Psychology

Development and Validation of Social Support Scale for Patients with Diabetes (Rabia Mehmood & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

16

2016-20

BS Applied Psychology

Self concept clarity, meaning in life and life satisfaction among university students (Tamiya Fatima
& Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

17

2017-19

MS Health Psychology

Perfectionism, Fear of Negative Evaluation and Academic Problems among University Students (Zeenat Rafiq & Dr. Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

18

2017-19

MS Health Psychology

Body image, Eating Behaviors and Mental Well being among University Students (Zunaira Rasool & Dr.Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

19

2015-17

MS Health Psychology

Self Disclosure, Shyness and Mental Well-being among University Students (Sabahat Saeed & Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

 

20

2015-17

MS Health Psychology

Religiosity, Childbirth fear and Mental Well being among Pregnant Women (Tayyaba Ali & Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

21

2014-16

MS Health Psychology

Health Related Quality of Life, Resilience and Depression among Adolescents with Asthma (Seerat Farrukh & Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

22

2014-16

MS Health Psychology

Life Satisfaction, Social Support and Loneliness in Older Adults (Rimsha Sajjad & Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

23

2013-15

MS Health Psychology

Social Support, Depression and Anger among Diabetic and Cardiac Patients (Farwa Sadiq & Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

24

2012-14

MS Health Psychology

Adjustment Issues, Quality of Life and Psychological Resilience among Hostel Students (Daniya Hasan & Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

25

2011-13

MS Health Psychology

Psychological resilience and depression among institutionalized and community elders (Kanzal Jawahir & Umm E Rubab Kazmi

26

2010-12

MS Health Psychology

Social support & coping strategies among Rheumatoid arthritis patients (Hana Arshad & Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

27

2010-12

MS Health Psychology

Determinants of stress among primary school teachers of Government Sector (Sadaf Waqar & Umm E Rubab Kazmi)

28

2010-12

MS Health Psychology

Development of Stress Scale for University Teachers (Warda Zafar & Umm E Rubab Kazmi

SERVICE ACTIVITY

  • Developed MS Clinical Psychology program scheme of studies as Coordinator
  • Developed consultancy project as in-charge of psychotherapeutic services
  • Developed course “Suicide Risk Assessment & Management” for MS Clinical Psychology Program

Brief Statement of Research Interest

  • Research interests: Scale Construction, Psychopathology, Social Issues, Health Psychology and Clinical intervention studies

Publications

  • Naveed, A., Kazmi, R., Haq, T., & Bawer, M. (2023). Body related Shame, Guilt, Dissatisfaction and Depression among University Students with Obesity. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 17(3), 67-70. 
  • Ijaz, H., Kazmi, R., & Khawaja, A. (2022). Personality Traits, Resilience and Anxiety among Clinical Psychologists during COVID-19 Pandemic. Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 20(1), 12-18. 
  • Khan, Z., & Kazmi, R. (2022). Self-care, resilience and quality of life among patients with type II diabetes. Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, 3(6), 55-58. 
  • Shahid, A., & Kazmi, R. (2022). Development and validation of gratitude scale for university students. Pakistan Journal of Social Research, 4(4), 743-756. 
  • Eman, S., Jha, R. P., Patel, P., S, M., Sanawar, M., Kazmi, R., & Shukla, M. (2022). Attitude of population towards COVID-19 vaccine: An exploratory study in Pakistan. Revista De Ciencias Humanas, 15(1), 1-16. Doi: 32813/2179-1120.2022.v15.n1.a900. 
  • Sadiq, F., & Kazmi, R. (2021). Comparison of social support, depression and anger in diabetic and cardiac patients. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 71(7).1814-1817. 
  • Kazmi, R., & Rafiq, A. (2021). Socio-emotional problems, relationship satisfaction and coping strategies among women with infertility in Lahore. International Review of Basic and Applied Sciences, 9(4), 57-62. 
  • Rasool, Z., & Kazmi, R. (2021). Body image, eating behaviors and mental wellbeing among university students. Asian Social Studies and Applied Research, 2 (4), 25-34. 
  • Kazmi, R., Ahmad, S., Zeeshan, F., & Ghalib, S. (2021). Attachment styles, emotion regulation and resilience in university students. International Review of Basic and Applied Sciences, 9(4), 98-105. 
  • Sadiq, F., & Kazmi, R. (2021). Comparison of social support, depression and anger in diabetic and cardiac patients. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 71(7).1814-1817. 
  • Kazmi, R., & Siddiqui, S. (2020). An evaluation of psychometric properties of an indigenous anger scale. Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 18(1), 11-15. 
  • Kazmi, R., & Muazzam, A. (2020). Adjustment problems, depression and academic achievement: The mediating role of resilience. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 35(3), 545-557. 
  • Sheikh, S., & Kazmi, R. (2020). Quality of life, resilience and depression among adolescents with asthma. Clinical and Counseling Psychology Review, 2(1), 30-43. 
  • Waqar, S., & Kazmi, R. (2019). Determinants of stress among primary school teachers of government sector. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, VI(2), 70-87. 
  • Anjum, A., & Kazmi, R. (2019). Narcissism and body-esteem: Distinct motivations for selfie posting behavior among adolescents. Journal of Gender and Social Issues, 18(1), 109-123. 
  • Kazmi, R., Muazzam, A. (2019). Nature of adjustment problems among college/university students: A meta analysis. International Journal of Educational Enquiry and Reflection, 4(1), 2-11. 
  • Khan, S., Kazmi, R. (2018). Self disclosure, shyness and mental well-being among university students. International Journal of Educational Enquiry and Reflection, 3(2), 2-14. 
  • Ahmad, S., Kazmi, R. (2018). Development and validation of verbal aggression scale for college students. International Journal of Educational Enquiry and Reflection, 3(1), 39-55. 
  • Khalid, F., Ahmad, S., & Kazmi, R. (2017). Relationship between work family conflict, stress and workplace deviance among university teachers. International Journal of Educational Enquiry and Reflection, 2(1), 37-59. 
  • Hasan, D., Kazmi, R., & Jawahir, K. (2017). Gender differences in adjustment issues, quality of life and psychological resilience among hostel students. Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, 15(2), 45-60. 
  • Kazmi, R., & Muazzam, A. (2017). Development and validation of adjustment problem scale for college/university students. Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 15(1), 20-26. 
  • Arshad, H., & Kazmi, R. (2013). Social support and coping strategies among rheumatoid arthritis patients. Pakistan Journal of Social and clinical Psychology, 11(2), 7-13.

Papers Presented

  1. Adjustment problems, depression and academic achievement among university students: the mediating role of resilience (Umm E Rubab Kazmi & Amina Muazzam). Paper presented at 2-Day International Conference on Positive Psychology: Developing a flourishing community, 28-29th November, 2018.
  2. Development and validation of Adjustment Problem Scale for College/University Students (Umm E Rubab Kazmi & Amina Muazzam). Presented at 3-Day International Conference on Health Psychology: Issues and Challenges, 26-28th April, 2017.
  3. Development of Stress Scale for Public and Private University Teachers (Warda Zafar & Umm E Rubab Kazmi). Presented at 1st International conference on Education, “Building Knowledge competencies for sustainable development in Asia: Achieving the goals of Life –Long Learning”. 2nd to 4th November 2016.

Posters Presented

  1. Determinants of Stress among Primary School Teachers of Government Sector (Sadaf Waqar & Umm E Rubab Kazmi). Poster presented at 6th International Conference on Psychology of Gender in perspective: Issues and challenges. 1-2 December, 2016
  2. Marital adjustment, aggression and quality of life in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis ( Fareeha Chugtai, Saima Ahmad & Umm E Rubab Kazmi). Poster presented at 6th International Conference on Psychology of Gender in perspective: Issues and challenges. 1-2 December, 2016
  3. Work Family Conflict, Stress and Workplace Deviance among University Teachers (Fatima Khalid, Saima Ahmad & Umm E Rubab Kazmi). Poster presented at 6th International Conference on Psychology of Gender in perspective: Issues and challenges. 1-2 December, 2016.
  4. Social support and coping strategies among Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.
    (Hana Arshad & Umm E Rubab Kazmi). PPA Lahore Chapter, “ Role of Psychologists in the Service of Society” , 31st October, 2013.

Conference Attended

  1. 14th International Conference on social responsibility of psychologists for National solidarity of Pakistan by Pakistan Psychological Association. 25th November 2023.
  2. 1st International Conference of Sustainable Development Goal. 29-31st March, 2022. LCWU, Lahore.
  3. International Conference on Health and Wellbeing. 11-13th December, 2017. Organized by Department of Applied Psychology LCWU, Lahore.
  4. 3-Day International Conference on Health Psychology: Issues and Challenges, 26-28th April, 2017. GCU, Lahore.
  5. 1st International Conference on Clinical Psychology and the Developing World: Issues, Challenges and solutions. 9-10th March, 2017, UMT Lahore.
  6. 1st International conference on Education, “Building Knowledge competencies for sustainable development in Asia: Achieving the goals of Life –Long Learning”. 2nd to 4th November 2016.
  7. International Conference of Applied Psychology (ICAPP) March, 2015. Organized by Dept of Applied Psychology, PU, Lahore.
  8. International Conference on Language Sciences and the Developing World (11th – 12th January, 2013). Organized by LCWU, Lahore.
  9. PPA Lahore Chapter, “Role of Psychologists in the Service of Society”, 31st October, 2013.
  10. International Conference of Applied Psychology (ICAPP) 15th – 19th December, 2012. Organized by Dept of Applied Psychology, PU, Lahore.

Workshops/Trainings Attended

  1. Active citizen training of facilitators by British Council (29th July-2nd August, 2019). Organized by Lahore College for Women University LCWU, Lahore.
  2. Advanced data analytical application in clinical research using structural equation modeling (SEM) by AMOS (13-14th March, 2019). Organized by Institute of Clinical Psychology, UMT, Lahore.
  3. CBT based play therapy for trauma survivors (13-14th March, 2019). Organized by Institute of Clinical Psychology, UMT, Lahore.
  4. 3-Days training workshop on Advanced statistical techniques by Dr. Irum Fatima (28th – 30th August, 2018). Organized by Department of Applied Psychology LCWU, Lahore.
  5. Resilience to overcome Psychopathology: Research and Practice by Dr. Chok C. Hiew (12th December, 2017). Organized by Department of Applied Psychology LCWU, Lahore.
  6. Quality in qualitative data collection by Dr. Richard deVisser (11 December, 2017). Organized by Department of Applied Psychology LCWU, Lahore.
  7. SPSS by Dr. Asifa Kamal (11th – 29th April, 2016). Organized by Directorate of Faculty Development & Internationalization LCWU, Lahore.
  8. IEEE, EBRARY & SCIENCEDIRECT by Muhammad Rashid Pervez (22nd – 23rd April, 2014). Organized by Directorate of Faculty Development & Internationalization LCWU, Lahore.
  9. Introduction to Statistical Software R Language by Dr. Muhammad Akram (8th January, 2014). Organized by Directorate of Faculty Development & Internationalization LCWU, Lahore.
  10. Research methods & How to Win Research Grant? by Dr. Muhammad Arif Ali (March, 2013). Organized by Directorate of Faculty Development & Internationalization LCWU, Lahore.
  11. Academic Research Writing (March 8th, 2013). Organized by Centre of Career Counseling and Job Placement (CCJP) LCWU, Lahore.
  12. IRP, Patents and Patenting (Feb 22, 2013). Organized by Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) LCWU, Lahore.
  13. Incorporating Technology in Education (ITE), 4th November- 13th November, 2010. Organized by National Academy of Higher Education.
  14. Attended one day workshop on Child Abuse & Counseling Strategies organized by Department of Clinical Psychology, Alumni Society (GCU Lahore 9th May 2009)
  15. One day workshop on Self Development organized by University of Warwick (FC College, Lahore, 20th March 2009)
  16. Department of Clinical Psychology (GCU, Lahore, 2009).
  17. Three days workshop on Staff Training organized by QEC (GCU, Lahore, 14th – 16th Jan 2009)
  18. Symposium on Dissociative Disorders. The historical, cultural and management perspective (SIMS Lahore, 2007)
  19. One day workshop on Autism Spectrum Disorders organized by Department of Special Education (PU Lahore, 2006)
  20. Workshop on Assessment of Emotional & Behavioral Problems, Self Awareness for the Counselor organized Department of Psychology (GCU, 2004)
  21. Seminar on Research Methods in Psychology organized by Department of Psychology (GCU, 2004)