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Syeda Shahida Batool

Prof. Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool

Professor
Research Interests: Health psychology, women’s empowerment, family dynamics, emotional intelligence, aging and wellbeing, and scale development.
Office Location: Department of Psychology, Science Block
Contact Number: (+92)42-99211596

Biography

I am Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool, Professor of Psychology at Government College University Lahore. I earned my PhD in Applied Psychology and completed my Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Sussex, UK, funded by HEC. I have supervised 17 PhD scholars and more than 150 MPhil and BS research theses, and many of my students are now serving as academics, researchers, and practitioners across Pakistan.

As Chairperson of the Department (2016–2020), I focused on academic excellence, research culture, mentorship, and community engagement. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I initiated and led the Punjab Mental Health Helpline, providing nationwide psychological support during a time of crisis. I have also conducted numerous national trainings, academic workshops, and seminars for faculty development, research capacity building, and emotional intelligence in leadership.

I currently serve as the Additional Secretary General of the Pakistan Psychological Association and am an active member of international professional bodies including APA and IAAP. I frequently participate in national and international conferences as a keynote speaker, session chair, and panelist.

My professional contributions have been recognized through several honors, including the HEC Best Researcher Award, Best University Teacher Award, Outstanding Research Paper Award, Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award, and the Pride of the Nation Award. I remain committed to advancing psychology as a discipline.

Education

  • Post Doc in Health Psychology, School Of Psychology, University Of Sussex (United Kingdom) 2013
  • PhD in Applied Psychology, Institute Of Applied Psychology, University Of The Punjab, Lahore (Pakistan) 2011
  • Masters in Applied Psychology, Department Of Applied Psychology, University Of The Punjab, Lahore (Pakistan) 1995
  • BA/BSc(Hons) in Psychology & Statistics, Lahore College For Women (Lahore, Pakistan) 1991
Completed B.Ed from Education College, Lahore in 1997
Completed PGD in Computer Science from GCW Vehari in 2002

Teaching Areas

Social Psychology, Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Research Methods, Qualitative Research, Statistics in Psychology, Core Areas in Psychology, Teaching in psychology

Experience

From To Designation Firm/Institution
Dec 2018 Continue Professor Department Of Psychology, Government College University Lahore
Jun 2016 Apr 2020 Chairperson Department Of Psychology, Government College University Lahore
May 2016 Dec 2018 Associate Professor Department Of Psychology, Government College University Lahore
Feb 2011 May 2016 Assistant Professor Department Of Psychology, Government College University Lahore
Jun 1997 Feb 2011 Lecturer Punjab Higher Education Department

Journal Papers

  • Batool, S.S., & de Visser, R. O (2016). "Experiences of Infertility in British and Pakistani Women: A Cross-Cultural Qualitative Analysis." Health Care for women International (Category: Y) , Vol. 37 (2) , pp. 180-196. DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2014.980890 | Impact Factor: .95
  • Batool, S.S., & Nawaz, S (2016). "Factors Affecting Disability-Related Depression in Patients with Lost Limbs: A Mediational Model." Journal of Religion and Health (Category: W) , Vol. 5 (4) , pp. 1381-93. DOI: 10.1007/s10943-015-0098-2 | Impact Factor: 1.27
  • Batool, S.S., & Azam, H (2016). "Miscarriage: Emotional Burden and Social Suffering for Women in Pakistan." Death Studies (Category: W) , Vol. 40 (10) , pp. 638–647. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2016.1203376 | Impact Factor: 1.361
  • Ghayas, S., & Batool, S.S. (2016). "Urdu Translation and Validation of Short Muslim Practice and Belief Scale in Pakistan." The Spanish Journal of psychology ( Category: W) , Vol. 19 (E-22) . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/sjp.2016.21 | Impact Factor: 0.749
  • Batool, S.S. et al. (2015). "Construction of Effective Teaching Evaluation Scale and Students’ Perception of the Characteristics of Effective Teachers." Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (Category: Y) , Vol. 13 (1) , pp. 28-35.
  • Batool, S.S. ., Mumtaz, A.N (2015). "Development and Validation of Parenting Style Scale." Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research (Category: Y) , Vol. 30 (2) .
  • Batool, S.S., & Khurseed, S (2015). "Factors Associated with Stress among Parents of Children with Autism." Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (Category= W) , Vol. 25 (10) , pp. 752-756. | Impact Factor: .554
  • Batool, S.S., & Bond, R (2015). "Mediational role of parenting styles in emotional intelligence of parents and aggression among adolescents." International Journal of Psychology (Category= W) , Vol. 50 (3) , pp. 240–244. DOI: 10.1002/ijop.12111 | Impact Factor: 1.198
  • Yasin, S., Batool, S.S (2015). "Qualities of Effective Academic and Corporate Leaders in Pakistan." Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (Category= Y) , Vol. 13 (2) , pp. 16-22.
  • Batool, S.S., & Mehmood, H (2015). "Risk Factors for General Health of Spouses of Epileptic Patients." Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society (Category: Y ) , Vol. 12 (3) , pp. 8-11.
  • Khawar, R., Malik, F., & Batool, S.S (2015). "Validation of the Urdu Version of OLWEUS Bully/ Victim Questionnaire (OBVQ)." Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society (Category: Y) , Vol. 12 (1) , pp. 24-28.
  • Batool, S.S., Zubair, S.Z., & Batool, S.A (2014). "Does Humor Predict Job Satisfaction: A Mediational Role of Self-Efficacy." Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (Category = Y) , Vol. 12 (1) , pp. 12-16.
  • Khan, J.M., & Batool, S.S., & Saqib, T (2014). "Maternal Depression: A risk factor of childhood mental illness." FWU Journal of Social Sciences (Category= Y) , Vol. 8 (1) , pp. 24-30.
  • Batool, S.S., & de Visser, R. O (2014). "Psychosocial and contextual determinants of health among infertile women: A cross-cultural study." Psychology, Health and Medicine (Category= W) , Vol. 19 (6) , pp. 673-679. DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2014.880492 | Impact Factor: 1.225
  • Ghayas, S., & Batool, S.S. (2014). "Role of ego integrity, gender, and socio-economic status on depression level of Pakistani elderly people." Pakistan journal of Social Issues (Category = Z) , Vol. 5 , pp. 110-125.
  • Batool, S.S., & Akram, I (2014). "Yin Yang’ of Social Networking Sites: Perspective of University Students." Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (Category= Y) , Vol. 12 (2) , pp. 10-16.
  • Batool, S.S. (2013). "Lack of Adequate Parenting: A potential Risk Factor for Aggression among Adolescents." Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research (Category= X) , Vol. 28 (2) , pp. 217-238.
  • Khan, J.M., & Batool, S.S. (2013). "Translation and Adaptation of Simplifying Mental Illness plus Enhancement Skills (SMILES) Program." Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (Category= Y) , Vol. 11 (2) , pp. 22-27.
  • Batool, S.S. (2012). "A Case Study of Major Depression: Conflict with the Primary Support Group." Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (Category= Y) , Vol. 10 (2) , pp. 44-49.
  • Batool, S.S. (2012). "A Case Study of Schizophrenia: Social Traumas as presumed etiological factors." Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology (Category= Y) , Vol. 11 (2) , pp. 25-33.
  • Batool, S.S.,& Khalid, R (2012). "Emotional intelligence: A Predictor of Marital Quality in Pakistani Couples.." Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research (Category= X) , Vol. 27 (1) , pp. 65-88.
  • Batool, S.S.,& Khalid, R (2011). "Development of Indigenous Scale of Emotional Intelligence and Evaluation of its Psychometric Properties." Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (Category= Y) , Vol. 9 , pp. 66-72.
  • Batool, S.S.,& Khalid, R (2011). "Emotional Intelligence Based Treatment: in Mental Illness: A Prospective Analysis." Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences (Category= Y) , Vol. 31 (2) , pp. 251-259.
  • Batool, S.S.,& Khalid, R (2009). "Low Emotional Intelligence: A Risk Factor for depression." Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society (Category= Y) , Vol. 6 (2) , pp. 65-72.
  • Batool, S.S.,& Khalid, R (2009). "Role of Emotional Intelligence in Marital Relationship." Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research (Category= X) , Vol. 24 (1-2) , pp. 43-62.

Projects

Title Role Funded by Amount Year Status
Prevalence and Determinants of Psychological Distress among Women with Primary Infertility in Pakistan Principal Investigator Government College University Lahore 198950.00 2025 Ongoing
International Survey on Childbirth-related Trauma (INTERSECT). Principal Investigator City University of London GCRF (UK) 5527118.17 2023 Completed
Identity Formation versus Identity Crisis: The Perspective of Adolescents Principal Investigator Punjab Higher Education Commission 1500000.00 2018 Completed
Predictive Strength of Dimensions of Parenting in constructive and Destructive Social Behavior of Adolescents: Emotional Intelligence as a Mediator Principal Investigator Government College University Lahore 225000.00 2018 Completed
Antecedents and Consequences of Academic Procrastination: The Mediating Role of Self Esteem and Self-Regulation Principal Investigator Government College University Lahore 150000.00 2016 Completed

Awards/Achievements

  • Best University Teacher Award-Overall (2023), Government College University Lahore.
  • Best Researcher Awards 2021 (2022), Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. A lifetime of achievements award
  • Pride of the Nation Award (2021), Young Traders Association in Collaboration with Young Psychologists Association. For rendering services during COVID-19 pandemics as a researcher, health psychologist and chairperson of the department
  • Best Research Poster award (2017), COMSAT, Lahore Campus.
  • Best Research Poster award (2017), Department of Psychology, Government College University Lahore. In an international conference on Health Psychology: Issues and Challenges
  • Best Teacher Gold Medal Award (2017), Idara-e – Farogh –e- Taleem. On rendering best Services in the field of Psychology among university teachers in Punjab
  • Best paper presenter Award (2014), Department of Chemistry, Government College University Lahore. In 1st International Conference on Forensic Science and Justice
  • Best Research Paper award (2014), Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Paper titled “Psychosocial and contextual determinants of health among infertile women: A cross-cultural study”
  • Gold Medal (1989), BISE Multan. First Position in Multan Board among Boys and Girls in Humanities Group in Intermediate examination
  • Merit Cash Award & President Scholarships (1989), BISE Multan. For securing overall 1st position in Arts and Humanities in Multan Board
  • Gold Medal (1987), BISE Multan. First Position in Multan Board among Boys and Girls in Humanities Group in matriculation examination

Thesis/Research Supervisions

  • Erum Makhdoom (2025), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Identification, Measurement and Correlates of Postpartum Biopsychosocial Needs of Mothers of Preterm Babies" (In Progress)
  • Hamid Bilal (2025), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Construction and Validation of Ostracism Scale and Correlates of Ostracism among Older Adults" (In Progress)
  • Maham Imtiaz (2024), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Determinants and Consequences of Fear of Disclosure among Women Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatment" (Completed)
  • Afia Rasool (2023), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Social Axioms as Predictors of Well-being: A Longitudinal Study" (Completed)
  • Ahmad Bilal (2023), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Construction and Validation of Occupational Stress Scale for Public Persecutors" (Completed)
  • Sara Mehmood (2023), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Effects of Daily Stressors and Worry Postponement on Health Behaviors among University Students in Pakistan and the UK" (Completed)
  • Arooj Zahra Rizvi (2022), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Protective and Risk Factors of Parental Stress and Marital Quality among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders" (Completed)
  • Hira Jahangir (2022), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Psychosocial and Contextual Determinates of Marital Commitment" (Completed)
  • Amna Ajmal (2021), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Determinants and Consequences of Emotional Regulation Strategies among Married Couples" (Completed)
  • Samra Tanveer (2021), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Biopsychosocial Determinants of Quality of Life among the Elderly in Pakistan and Canada" (Completed)
  • Anila Sadaf Mubashir (2019), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Psychosocial Determinants of Subjective Well-being among Women with Infertility" (Completed)
  • Bushra Naz (2019), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Psychosocial Problems of Infertile Men and Women: Identification, Assessment and Intervention" (Completed)
  • Dr saba Ghayas (2019), Postdoc. Thesis: "Identity Formation versus Identity Crisis: The Perspective of Adolescents" (Completed)
  • Shazia Habib (2019), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Psycho-social Determinants and Consequences of Psychopathic Trends in Forensic and Non Forensic Samples" (Completed)
  • Saima Ehsan (2018), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Experiences of HIV/ AIDS Patients and Determinants of Their General Health" (Completed)
  • Shehla Ahmad (2017), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Leadership Crisis in Academia: Exploration and Measurement of Effective Academic Leadership" (Completed)
  • Mussarat Jabeen (2016), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Adaptation and Validation of Intervention Plan for Behavioral Problems among Children and Adolescents with Depressive Parents" (Completed)
  • Rabia Khawar (2016), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Effects of Mood on Emotion Recognition and Quality of Friendship among School Bullies" (Completed)
  • Saba Ghayas (2016), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Determinants of Death Anxiety and Experiencing Old Age" (Completed)