I joined Govt. College University, Lahore as a lecturer on 2nd July 2007 and became Assistant Professor on 19th.Jan.2017. I completed MPhil and PhD in Psychology from Govt. College University, Lahore. The topic of my PhD thesis was "Conflict Management Styles among University Teaching Faculty"
| From | To | Designation | Firm/Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Continue | Assistant Professor | Government College University Lahore |
| Jul 2007 | Jan 2017 | Lecturer | Government College University Lahore |
| Farooq, Z., & Akhtar, N. (2025). "Does Evil Lie Within? Revived Marital Locus of Control in Determining Marital Quality and Instability with Conflict Processes and Communication Patterns as Serial Mediators." Marriage & Family Review, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01494929.2025.2579780. | Impact Factor: 1.2 | |
| Gillani, Y., & Akhtar, N. (2025). "Safety Culture and Its Underlying Dimensions: Emergency Services Personnel Perspective.." Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, , . [Link] | |
| Murtaza, F., Akhtar, N., & Majeed, A. (2024). "Protective and Risk Factors of Mental Health Problems: The University Students Perspective. , 4(4), 109-118.." Journal of Social Sciences Review, , . [Link] | |
| Farooq, Z., Akhtar, N., & Zacchilli, T. (2024). "Validation of Romantic Partner Conflict Scale (RPCS) in Pakistani Married Couples: Establishing Measurement Invariance.." Interpersona: An International Journal on Personal Relationships,, , . [Link] | |
| Younas, F., Akhtar, N., Solomon, V. (2023). "Development and Validation of Social Cynicism Scale for Women." Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.31.1.12. | |
| Javaid, L., Akhtar, N., & Batool, I. (2023). "Diabetes-specific quality of life scale (DSQOL): Translation and validation of Urdu short version.." Journal of University Medical & Dental College, , . [Link] | |
| Amjad, A., Batool, I., Akhtar, N., Khan, M. Z., & Tariq, S. R. (2023). "Emotional Regulation, Self-Compassion, Medication Adherence and Quality of Life in Dermatologic Patients." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, , . [Link] | |
| Nasir, T., Sajid, A., & Akhtar, N. (2023). "Optimism, adaptive coping strategies and subjective well-being among medical students.." Rawal Medical Journal, , . [Link] | |
| Abdullah, M., Akhtar, N., Ameer, I., Altaf, A., & Liaqat, F. (2022). "Prevalence of Anxiety and Burnout in Paramedics and Security Workers during COVID-19.." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, , . DOI: https:// doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22165908 | |
| Khan, S., Batool, I., & Akhtar, N. (2021). "Burden of Caregiving and Life Satisfaction among the Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder." khyber medical university journal, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.35845/kmuj.2021.19861 | |
| Khan, S., Batool, I., & Akhtar, N. (2021). "Burden of Caregiving and Life Satisfaction among the Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.." khyber medical university journal, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.35845/kmuj.2021.19861 | |
| Akhtar, N., & Hassan, S. S. (2021). "Conflict Management Styles as Predictors of Organizational Commitment in University Teachers." Journal of Behavioral Sciences, , . | |
| Akhtar, N., & Hassan, S. S. (2021). "Conflict Management Styles as Predictors of Organizational Commitment in University Teachers." Journal of Behavioral Sciences, , . | |
| Tarar, F. Y., & Akhtar, N. (2021). "Constructive Coping Strategies as Predictors of Positive Mental Health in Young Adults." Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society, , . [Link] | |
| Tarar, F. Y., & Akhtar, N. (2021). "Constructive Coping Strategies as Predictors of Positive Mental Health in Young Adults." Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society, , . [Link] | |
| Akhtar, N., & Batool, I. (2021). "Social Stigma Perceived by Patients of Tuberculosis: Gender, Age and Marital Status Based Differences." Rawal Medical Journal, , . [Link] | |
| Akhtar, N., & Batool, I. (2021). "Social Stigma Perceived by Patients of Tuberculosis: Gender, Age and Marital Status Based Differences.." Rawal Medical Journal, , . [Link] | |
| Younas, F., Akhtar, N., Solomon, V. (2021). "What makes women social cynics? An exploratory study.." Journal of Professional & Applied Psychology,, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.52053/jpap.v2i2.58 | |
| Akhtar, N., & Saleem, S. (2020). "Happiness and Personality Traits as Predictors of Optimism in School and College Teachers." Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.33824/PJPR.2020.35.4.40 | |
| Aman, F., & Akhtar, N. (2020). "Religious Coping, Resilience and Spiritual well-being among Women with Breast Cancer; Comparison of different age groups and different stages of Cancer." Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute, , . [Link] | |
| Batool, I., Tariq, S., Akhtar, N. & Elahi, F. (2019). "Development and validation of altruism scale for Youth,." Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, , . | |
| Idrees, I., Akhtar, N. & Idrees, S. (2019). "Social rejection as a predictor of psychopathology in educated adolescents." Journal of Pakistan Psychiatrists Society, , . | |
| Batool, H., Akhtar, N. & Pervez, A. (2018). "Hope, Compassion Satisfaction and Burnout in Psychologists and Physicians." Journal of Pakistan Psychiatrists Society, , . DOI: Doi: 10.1080/10615800903085818. | |
| Akhtar, N., Khan, A., Pervez, A., & Batool, I. (2017). "Interpersonal Problems in Arranged and Love Marriages,." Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology,, , . | |
| Naeem, M., & Akhtar, N. (2016). "Gratitude, Altruism and Forgiveness in Young and Middle Aged Working Women,." Frontier Women University Journal of Social Sciences, Special Issue,, , . | |
| Akhtar, N., & Hassan, S. S. (2014). "Experiencing task and personal conflict: a case study of university faculty member,." Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology,, , . | |
| Akhtar, N., Suhail, K., Rana, S. A. & Singh, S. W. (2013). "Development of Culturally Specific Family Criticism Scale and Emotional Over-involvement Scale,." Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research,, , . [Link] | |
| Jabeer, H., & Akhtar, N. (2013). "Empathy and Communicative Competence of Customer Service Representatives in Public and Private Telecom Sectors,." Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology,, , . | |
| Rana, S. A., Akhtar, N., & North, A. C. (2011). "Relationship between Music, health and Happiness,." Journal of Behavioral Sciences, , . |
| International Conference on Psychology and media (2025), Riphah International University Lahore. Lahore. Dr. Nasreen Akhtar &Prof. Dr. Syeda Salma Hasan. , Paper: "Use of Various Conflict Management Strategies in Chairperson-Faculty Conflicts: Experiences of University Faculty Members" | |
| International conference of Psychology and Management (2024), Lahore College for Women University Lahore. Lahore. Dr. Nasreen Akhtar &Prof. Dr. Syeda Salma Hasan. , Paper: "Experiences of Career Threats and their negative impact on mental health of University Teachers" | |
| International Conference on peace building (2023), Comsats institute of Technology. Lahore. Dr. Nasreen Akhtar & Dr. Iffat Batool. , Paper: "Gender, Age and Culture Based Differences in forgiveness: Scientific Review" | |
| International Conference on Sustainable development Goals (2023), University of Home Economics Lahore. Lahore. Dr. Nasreen Akhtar & Sawera Khan. , Paper: "Psycho-social correlates of workaholic professionals" | |
| Women’s Mental Health Care (2022), Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar. Peshawar. Najwa & Dr. Nasreen Akhtar. , Paper: "Eating Attitudes, Body Shape Concerns, and Subjective Well-being of Female medical Students" | |
| ‘Mental Health & Productivity: The Emerging Challenges for Youth’ (2021), National Institute of Psychology. Islamabad. Rimsha & Dr. Nasreen Akhtar. , Paper: "Empathy and Proactive Personality as Predictors of Forgiveness in Young Adults" | |
| International Conference on Positive Psychology (2018), National Institute of Psychology. Islamabad. Dr. Nasreen Akhtar & Samar. , Paper: "Happiness an Personality traits as predictors of optimism in school and college teachers" | |
| Health & Well-being (2017), Lahore College for Women University Lahore. Lahore. Yasir Farooq & Dr. Nasreen Akhtar. , Paper: "Psychological Resources and Coping Strategies as Predictors of Wellbeing among Young Adults in an International Conference on (Oral Presentation," | |
| International Conference on Health & Well-being (2017), Lahore College for Women University Lahore. Lahore. Dr. Nasreen Akhtar &Prof. Dr. Syeda Salma Hasan. , Paper: "Faculty-chairperson Conflict Management Styles in Universities: Impact of Disciplines and University sectors" |
| Title | Role | Funded by | Amount | Year | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychosocial Correlates of Worklife Balance in Female Teachers of Public and Private Educational Institutions | Principal Investigator | ORIC GCU Lahore | 199420.00 | 2025 | Completed |
| Fatima Murtaza (2025), Ph.D.. Thesis: "PsychoSocial Determinants of Academic Resilience and Mental Health Problems in University Students" (In Progress) | |
| Yasir Riaz Gillani (2025), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Psycho-Social Correlates of Safety Culture in Punjab Emergency Management Service" (In Progress) | |
| Zaeema Farooq (2025), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Psycho-social Determinants of Marital Quality and Instability in Young Married Couples" (Completed) | |
| SHAMAILA ZAHOOR AHMED (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Impact of Organizational Cynicism and Workplace Incivility on Employee Turnover in Textile Industry : Mediating Role of Emotional Exhaustion" (Completed) | |
| QAISAR AMIN (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Psychological Correlates of workplace spirituality in private school teachers" (Completed) | |
| ABEERA Sabir (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Perceived organizational culture and mental well-being in pharmaceuticals sales executives: The mediating role of coworkers social support" (Completed) | |
| MARIYAM TARIQ (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Biases in performance appraisal system and their Recommended Solutions: Perception of Team Leads in IT sector" (Completed) | |
| TASNEEM RUTABA (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "The Impact of Psychological Safety and Job Satisfaction on Work Productivity in Software Engineers: The Moderating Role of Work Engagement." (Completed) | |
| Nuzhat Alliya (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Rejection Sensitivity and Dark Tetrad Personality as Predictor of Mental Health among Young Adults: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem" (Completed) | |
| Anosha Iqbal (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Development and Validation of Learning Strategies Scale for University Students of Social Sciences" (Completed) | |
| Shabnoor (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Positive Emotions, Social Intelligence, Resilience and Mental Toughness among Adolescents" (Completed) | |
| Anosha Fatima (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Impact of School Organizational Culture and Job Satisfaction on Flourishing and Job Performance in Public School Teachers." (Completed) | |
| Yashfa (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Construction and Validation of Scale on Grit among Young Adults." (Completed) | |
| Memuna Nazir (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Impact of personality traits and parental favouritism on Sibling relationship among Adults" (Completed) | |
| Ayesha Zafar (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Psychological Impact of Participation in Sports: Experiences of Pakistani Women Players." (Completed) | |
| Zawar Hussain (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Distress tolerance, resilience, dispositional optimism and mental well-being of Police officials." (Completed) | |
| Sidra Azhar (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Construction and Validation of Scale on Toxic Shame for Young Adults" (Completed) | |
| Muhammad Asad Butt (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Perseverance, Sensation Seeking and Emotional Reactivity as Predictor of Histrionic Tendencies in the Online World: The Mediating Role of Self-Control and Meta-cognition." (Completed) | |
| Syeda Azba Batool (2021), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Psychosocial Determinants of Test Anxiety in university students" (Completed) | |
| Salwa Zafar (2021), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Addictive use of social media, Narcissism and Quality of Life among Young Adults" (Completed) | |
| Sawera Khan (2020), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Psycho-Social Correlates of Workholism" (Completed) |
