FACULTY PROFILE

Dr. Saima Pervez

Associate Professor

Coordinator


Department:
Psychology

Email:
saimapervez@sbbwu.edu.pk

Name

Dr. Saima Pervaiz

Personal

Associate Professor (Tenured)

Chairperson

 Department of Psychology

 Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar

Email ID: saimapervez@sbbwu.edu.pk

                  seemipervez82@hotmail.com

Experience

  1. Associate Professor/Chairperson, Department of Psychology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar (since 31st  July  2024).
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar (since 01 July 2016).
  3. Faculty Member, Department of Psychology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar (since 01 November 2011).
  4. Research Assistant, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar (2009 to 2012).

Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatry Ward, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar (2004 to 2006).

Qualification

Ph.D Psychology -  (University of Peshawar)

Specialization: - Clinical Psychology

 

M.Sc (Psychology) – University of Peshawar

B.A. (2002) - Bachelor of Arts (Major Subjects: Psychology, Statistics), Govt. Frontier College for Women, Peshawar - 1st Division.

Honor and Awards

NIL

Memberships

Served as a member of different statutory bodies:

  1. Member of Pakistan Psychological Association.
  2. Member of Board of Studies of Swat University.
  3. Member of Board of Studies of Swabi University.
  4. Part of Peer Reviewer Board of Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research.
  5. Member of Board of Faculty of City University.
  6. Member of Board of Studies of Bannu University.
  7. Member of Board of Studies of Karak University.
  8. Member of the Departmental Technical Review Committee (DTRC) of AWKUM.

Member of the Departmental Technical Review Committee (DTRC) of Women University Mardan

Graduate Students Postdocs Undergraduate Students Honor Students

Completed Research Supervision (BS / M.Sc / PGDCP):

  1. Noreen Shoukat (2019) - Depression, Anxiety and Perceived Body Image of Burn Patients in KPK.
  2. Asma Alozai (2019) - The Relationship Between Selfie Posting Behavior, Narcissism and Over-Indulgence among University Students of Peshawar.
  3. Aiman Hussain (2019) - Prosocial Behavior in relation to Life Satisfaction and Parenting Style among University Students of Peshawar.
  4. Saman Maham Khattak (2017) - Effect of Family Relationship on Self-esteem in University Students.
  5. Aniqa Gul (2017) - Family System Impact on Emotional Intelligence, Loneliness and Depression among University Students.
  6. Sadaf (2017) - Level of Stress and Aggression among Doctors and Lecturers.
  7. Sameen Zaman (2017) - Level of Stress and Anxiety Among Employed Women and Housewives.
  8. Gulfam (2017) - Level of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety among Flood Affected College Students of Swat District.
  9. Sumera and Aneela Akhter (2017) - Prevalence of Anxiety Disorder among Orphans and Non-orphans children.
  10. Neelum Begum and Mehreen Nawaz (2017) - Level of Introversion and Extroversion among Socially Anxious Students.
  11. Nida Syed (2016) - Level of Stress and Anxiety among Working and Non-working Mothers.
  12. Zainab Arshad (2016) - Effects of Drug Addiction on Aggression, Depression and Heart problem.
  13. Wagma Khattak (2016) - Prevalence of Death anxiety and Depression among Cancer Patients.

Service Activity

Completed Research Supervision (M.Phil):

  1. Malghalara (2019) - Coping Strategies used by Adolescents and Adults in Distressing Situations in Peshawar.
  2. Raheela Begum (2019) - Impact of Physical Disabilities on Sexual Self-esteem, Body esteem, Sexual Depression and Quality of Life among Male and Female University Students in Peshawar.
  3. Usra Ahmad (2020) - Impact of Epilepsy on Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Quality of Life among Epileptics and Non-epileptics.
  4. Rabia Naz (2021) - Depression, Death Anxiety and Coping Strategies used by the Victims and Beholders of Army Public School Peshawar.
  5. Alia Banaras (2021) - Coping Strategies, Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life and Social Support of Infertile Women in Peshawar.
  6. Sana Khursheed (2021) - Procrastination, Self-esteem, Internal/External Locus of Control, and Conscientiousness among College and University students of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  7. Zainab (2022) - Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Psychological distress, and Body image of face acne patients in Peshawar.
  8. Kiran Sultan (2022) - Prevalence of Social Anxiety, Aggression, Self-esteem and Quality of Life of physically disabled Students in Peshawar.
  9. Palwasha Rahim (2022) - Relationship among Ice drug addiction, Psychological well-being, Parenting style, and Neuroticism.
  10. Farhana Wahab (2023) - Relationship among Online game addiction, Aggression, and Narcissism in College and University Students of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  11. Ms. Alina (2023) - The impact of Physical and Non-Physical Sexual Harassment on Male and Female students' Psychological well-being, life satisfaction and Academic self-efficacy.
  12. Nagina Hidayat (2023) - Religiosity, Gratitude, Self-efficacy and Depression among Male and Female University and Madrasa Students.
  13. Shandana (2023) - Psychological well-being, Coping Strategy, Social Support and Resilience among employed and unemployed divorced women.
  14. Khushnood Zia (2023) - Emotional distress, Resilience and Mental well-being among tuberculosis Patients in Peshawar.
  15. Musarrat Parveen (2023) - Parental Stress, Courtesy Stigma, Sense of Coherence and Resilience among Parents having Autism Spectrum Disorder Children in Peshawar.
  16. Gulali Bibi (2023) - The Effects of Internet Gaming Disorder on self-identity confusion, Social Adaptation, and self-esteem among university students.
  17. Sara Israr (2024) - Effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis through Group and Individual Therapy among Autism Spectrum Disorder children, Peshawar.
  18. Saba Afridi (2025) - Borderline Personality Disorder among Drug addicts and Non-Drug addicts: Role of Resilience and Social Support.
  19. Aiman Hussain (2025) - Impact of Materialism and Gratitude on Marital Satisfaction and Quality of Life among Working Married Individuals of Peshawar.
  20. Saima Bibi (2025) - Role of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Control in Deviant Behavior among University Students.
  21. Maria Jan (2025) - The Impact of Snapchat Streaks addiction on Personality Traits and Aggression among Young Adults.

 

Services as Evaluator and External Examiner:

  1. Ms. Madiha Zeb, M.Phil Scholar, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar - 'Mere Exposure effect in Fashion: Change in sensitivity towards the exposed female body among early Adult women' (2017).
  2. Ms. Sidra Ali Khan, M.Phil Scholar, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar - 'Parenting stress in families of Down syndrome children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa' (2017).
  3. Ms. Faryal Yousaf, M.Phil Scholar, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar - 'Personal attire of women in relation to identity formation: A case of Peshawar' (2017).
  4. Ms. Sadaf Asghar, M.Phil Scholar, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar - 'Psycho-social correlates in relation to brand wearing behavior in Peshawar' (2017).
  5. Ms. Muniba Akram, M.Phil Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'Gender differences in attitude towards mentally ill and those seeking psychological help' (2018).
  6. Ms. Roshany Zafar, M.Phil Scholar, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar - 'Implications of perceived body weight on weight management and psychological distress among adolescents of Peshawar' (2018).
  7. Ms. Sadaf Siraj, M.Phil Scholar, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar - 'Empty nest syndrome; Exploring gender differences and cultural dynamics in middle age families of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa' (2019).
  8. Ms. Sumaira Gul, M.Phil Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'The coping strategies, impact of gratitude, religiosity on materialism and life Satisfaction in Madrassa v/s University students' (2020).
  9. Ms. Hareera Zeb, M.Phil Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'The role of academic cynicism and self-efficacy in academic performance through self-regulation' (2021).
  10. Ms. Hareera Zeb, M.Phil Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'The impact of positive youth development on life satisfaction and its Relationship with intentional self-regulation, parents' educational level and hope' (2021).
  11. Ms. Mahreen Zarif, M.Phil Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'Impact of big five personality factors on job crafting and its relation with Workplace wellbeing' (2021).
  12. Ms. Saima Naz, M.Phil Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'Impact of an instructional intervention on students with dysgraphia in primary Schools in Peshawar' (2021).
  13. Ms. Syeda Kausar, M.Phil Scholar, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar - 'A study of Marital and parental satisfaction of married physicians in Peshawar City' (2022).
  14. Ms. Safina Jehan, M.Phil Scholar, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar - 'A Comparative Study of Facebook Users and Non-Facebook Users on self-esteem' (2022).
  15. Ms. Kashmala Sehrish, M.Phil Scholar, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar - 'Body Image Dissatisfaction in Young Adults of Peshawar University: Relationship of Perceived Body image, Social Anxiety and Psychological Distress' (2022).
  16. Ms. Sadaf Iqbal, M.Phil Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'Religious Coping Strategy and the Effects of Social Isolation on Mental Wellbeing during Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of University of Peshawar' (2022).
  17. Ms. Hafsa Habib, PhD Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'High level of Emotional Intelligence, Self-efficacy, Life satisfaction and Tolerance Mitigate Stress, Depression and Anxiety in Multiple Sclerosis Patients' (2023).
  18. Ms. Rida Asif, M.Phil Scholar, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar - 'The Association of Social Engagements with Level of Depression and Loneliness Among Migrants in UAE' (2023).
  19. Mr. Haider Dost, M.Phil Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'Prevalence and Severity of Misophonia, and its Relationship with Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Aggression among Undergraduate Students of Colleges and Universities in Peshawar' (2023).
  20. Ms. Ayesha Khalil, M.Phil Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'Depression and Social Withdrawal among individuals with acquired and inborn physical disability' (2023).
  21. Ms. Mashal Ihsan, M.Phil Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'Impact of Parenting Styles on Psychological Flexibility and Resilience among University Students: A Case Study of University of Peshawar' (2023).
  22. Ms. Bibi Shafia, M.Phil Scholar, Islamia College Peshawar - 'Effect of Perfectionism and Self Compassion on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Under Graduate Students of KP Peshawar' (2024).
  23. Ms. Hafsa Habib, PhD Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'High level of Emotional Intelligence, Self-efficacy, Life satisfaction and Tolerance Mitigate Stress, Depression and Anxiety in Multiple Sclerosis Patients' (2024).
  24. Mr. Muhammad Behroz Khan, PhD Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'Impact of Cognitive Distortions on Suicidal Ideation: Mediating Role of Illicit Drugs Use and Childhood Maltreatment among Students' (2024).
  25. Mr. Amjid, PhD Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'Post-Traumatic Stress and Post-Traumatic Growth among flood affectees of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Role of Religiosity and Parent-Peer attachment as coping strategies' (2024).
  26. Mr. Muhammad Arif Khan, PhD Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'Assessment of Psychosocial Factors and Interventions for Stress Management and Smoking Cessation in Cardiovascular Disease Patients' (2024).
  27. Ms. Noreen Jamal Khan, M.Phil Scholar, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar - 'Impact of Birth Order on Personality Traits and Psychological Adjustment: A Study of Young Adults at University of Science & Technology Bannu and Affiliated Colleges' (2025).

Ms. Aiman Tara, M.Phil Scholar, University of Peshawar - 'Emotional Intelligence of Adolescents: A Comparative Study of Joint and Nuclear Families of Tehsil Razar, Swabi' (2025).

Brief Statement of Research Interest

My research interests are related to the fields of

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Positive Psychology

Publications

  1. Begum, R., & Parwez, S. (2024). Resilience Strategies Buffer the Impact of Internalized Transphobia on Sexual Esteem of Transgender Individuals. Kurdish Studies, 12(5), 704-714.
  2. Yousaf, I., Parwez, S., & Rahim, S. (2024). Association between Cyberbullying Victimization, Anxiety, Depression and Self-Esteem Among University Students. Migration Letters, 21(S8), 282-291.
  3. Begum, R., & Parwez, S. (2024). Impact of Resilience Strategies on Internalized Transphobia and Body Esteem of Transgender population in Peshawar. Migration Letters, 21(S10), 395-409.
  4. Alina, Rahim, S., & Parwez, S. (2024). Emotional Problems, Perceived Social Support, Self-Esteem, and Authenticity Among Transgender. Kurdish Studies, 12(4), 961-968.
  5. Parwez, S., Parveen, M., & Rahim, S. (2023). Parental Stress, Courtesy Stigma, Sense of Coherence and Resilience among Parents having Autism Spectrum Disorder Children in Peshawar. Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, 30(17), 1866-1877.
  6. Alam, S., Bibi, W., Parwez, S., & Inamullah, M. (2023). An Inquiry Into Creative Teaching Practices at Secondary School Level in District Peshawar. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 7(1), 1394-1410.
  7. Parwez, S., Zainab, Rahim, S., & Andaleeb, S. (2023). Self-Esteem and Social Anxiety among Face Acne Patients in Peshawar. Multicultural Education, 9(3), 12-19.
  8. Parwez, S., Khurshid, S., & Yousaf, I. (2023). Impact of Procrastination on Self-esteem of College and University Students of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Multicultural Education, 9(4), 34-41.
  9. Parwez, S., Zainab, & Rahim, S. (2022). Perception of Self-Esteem and Body image among Face Acne Patients in Peshawar. Webology, 9(3), 3990-4006.
  10. Parwez, S., Zainab, & Rahim, S. (2022). Emotional Distress, Psychological Distress, and Hopelessness in School Teachers During COVID-19 Pandemic. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 37(2), 219-235.
  11. Parwez, S., & Banaras, A. (2022). Self-Efficacy and Coping Styles of Infertile Women in Peshawar. Pakistan Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences Research, 5(1), 43-5.
  12. Begum, R., Parwez, S., Bibi, W., & Fatima, I. (2022). Role of Religious Orientation for the Relationship between self-Compassion and Psychological Well-being of youth. Scandic Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2(2), 13-41.
  13. Ahmad, S., Parwez, S., & Jamal, R. (2021). Comparison of Anxiety and Depression among Epileptics and Non-Epileptics in Peshawar. Clinical and Counselling Psychology Review, 3(2).
  14. Parwez, S., & Naz, R. (2021). Prevalence of Depression, Death anxiety and Coping Strategies used by Victims and Beholders of Army Public School Peshawar. Pakistan Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences Research, 4(1), 73-87.
  15. Ahmad, U., Parwez, S., & Gul, R. (2021). Comparison of Self-Esteem and Quality of Life among Epileptics and Non-Epileptics in Peshawar. Research Journal of Social Sciences and Economic Review, 2(3), 75-83.
  16. Parwez, S., & Malghalara (2021). Coping Strategies used by Adults and Adolescents in Distressing Parenting Style. Foundation University Journal of Psychology, 5(2).
  17. Arif, S., Rahim, S., & Parwez, S. (2021). Effects of Guided Imagery, Zikar Azkar, and Priming Technique on Stress and Relaxation Level among University Students. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 36(92), 225-240.
  18. Parwez, S., Rahim, S., & Alozai, A. (2021). The Relationship between Selfie Posting Behavior and Narcissism among University Students of Peshawar. International Review of Social Sciences, 9(5), 204-213.
  19. Parwez, S., & Hussain, A. (2020). Impact of parenting styles on prosocial behavior and life satisfaction among university students of Peshawar. Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research, 3(2), 151-161.
  20. Parwez, S., & Begum, R. (2019). Impact of Physical disabilities on sexual esteem and sexual depression among male and female university students in Peshawar. FWU Journal of Social Sciences, 13(3), 79-85.
  21. Parwez, S., & Gulfam (2018). Level of Anxiety and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder among Flood Affected Students of Swat. Bahria Journal of Professional Psychology, 17(2), 77-88.
  22. Parwez, S., & Irshad, E. (2013). Parenting Style of Socially Anxious and Non-Anxious Students. FWU Journal of Social Sciences, 7, 47-51.

Parwez, S., & Irshad, E. (2013). The self-Esteem of Socially Anxious and Non-Anxious Students. Bahria Journal of Professional Psychology, 13, 72-83.

Research Grants and Contracts

NIL

Other Research or Creative Accomplishments

Workshops / Seminars Organized:

  1. Workshop on Usage of Digital Library for Research (25 April 2025).
  2. Training Workshop on Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (8 May 2025).
  3. Mental Health Awareness Week (13-16 October 2025).
  4. Co-Organizer of DOSTI Peshawar Women Literature Festival, 3rd Edition (10-14 November 2025).
  5. One-day Seminar on Phenomenology and Mental State Examination (21 October).
  6. One-day Seminar on Mental Health Day (10 October 2024).
  7. One-day Seminar on Phenomenology of Delusional Disorders in Pakistani Culture with special reference to the effects on family life (29 January 2024).
  8. One-day Seminar on Test Construction and Adaptation (22 May 2024).
  9. One-day Talk on Sexual Abuse against Women and Transgender (November 2020).
  10. One-day Lecture on Sufism (5 November 2019).
  11. One-day Lecture on Guidelines of Training for Mental Health (MHFA) First Aid, Covid-19 emergency Tasks (03 May 2021).

 

Trainings & Workshops Attended:

  1. Dosti Peshawar Women Literature Festival, 2nd Edition (25-29 November 2024), SBBWU Peshawar.
  2. 4th National Women Youth Career Conference 2014 (8-9 May 2024).
  3. 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (07 December 2023), SBBWU Peshawar.
  4. One-day workshop on Role of Universities in Interfaith Harmony (14 February 2023), SBBWU Peshawar.
  5. Workshop on Effective Grant Writing (16 September 2022), Department of Psychology, SBBWU Peshawar.
  6. Workshop on Regression Analysis Using SPSS, Level-I (13 December 2022) and Level-II (22 December 2022), Research Center of Psychology, SBBWU Peshawar.
  7. Three-day workshop (22-24 December 2020) on Developing Abridged Credit Course on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and response, organized by Khyber Medical University Peshawar.
  8. Webinar on Pre and Post Covid-19 Times (5th & 6th October 2020), SBBWU Peshawar.
  9. Online International Symposium on Mental Health and Stress Management (15 October 2020), organized by Virtual University of Pakistan.
  10. Mental Health Day, Department of Psychology, SBBWU Peshawar (18 November 2020).
  11. Two-day workshop on Quality Assurance in E-learning (12-13 June 2020), organized by Virtual University of Pakistan and Commonwealth of Learning, Canada.
  12. One-day workshop on Qualitative Research, Level-II, organized by Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning in collaboration with Manchester Global Foundation, UK (August 2020).
  13. Member, Editorial/Scientific Committee, International Conference of Social Sciences on 'Emerging Problems of the Developing Countries: Indigenous Responses & Way Forward' (15-17 March 2016), organized by SBBWUP in collaboration with Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.
  14. Contribution in organizing the 1st International Conference of Psychology on 'Advancing Women Issues: Local & Global Directions' (12 December 2015), organized by Department of Psychology, SBBWUP in collaboration with Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, USA, held at Marriott Hotel Islamabad.
  15. One-day workshop on 'DSM Disorder' at the 1st International Conference of Psychology on 'Advancing Women Issues: Local & Global Directions' (12 December 2015).
  16. Workshop on Disaster Preparedness & Management, organized by University of Peshawar in collaboration with GTZ-DPMP and ICIMOD (5-6 February 2008).
  17. 12th Annual Workshop of Psychology at Summer Campus, Bara Gali, 'Training in Research Methodology, Information Resourcing & Research Proposal Development for M.Phil/Ph.D Scholars' (15-16 June 2008), University of Peshawar.
  18. 11th Annual Workshop of Psychology on 'Counseling Strategies in Dealing with Trauma of Abuse', organized by University of Peshawar in collaboration with SAHIL (29 June-2 July 2007).
  19. Seminar on 'Anxiety' at Pearl Continental (17 January 2005), by Dr. Syed Muhammad Sultan.
  20. Seminar at the 8th International Conference 'Islam and Mental Health', University of Punjab, Lahore.

Seminar on 'Philosophical and Psychological dimension of self' by Sir Nasir Jamal, Psychology Department, University of Peshawar.

Selected Professional Presentations

Oral Presentations in National & International Conferences:

  1. Oral presentation in the 5th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference (IMRC, 2019), 29-31 October 2019, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar.
  2. Oral presentation in the 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences Research, 11-12 January 2025, Global Institute of Social Sciences Research.
  3. Oral presentation in the 1st International Women Conference in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 'Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Uniting Women Voices for a Better World', 4-5 December 2023, Serena Hotel Peshawar.

 

Conference Chair / Trainer / Speaker:

  1. Conference Chair, 3rd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Social Sciences (ICETSS-2025), 7-9 July 2025.
  2. Trainer, Three Days Madrassa, High Schools/Colleges Teachers Training Workshop on Peace Building Skills, Hotel Grand Peshawar, 7-9 August 2025.

Speaker, Online Fellowship GEN C CLIMACT PROGRAM, 17-30 August 2025.