Dr. Ruqia Safdar Bajwa, FHEA
https://profiles.bzu.edu.pk/ruqiasafdarbajwa
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Qualification:
PhD, Universiti Putra Malaysia; Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA), UK.
Research Interests:
Social Psychology; Digital & Cyber Psychology; Behavioural Addictions; Clinical Psychology; Youth and Emerging Adulthood; Technology and Well-being; Organisational and Educational Psychology.
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Other Information:
DSA (Female); HEC Approved PhD Supervisor; HEC Approved Resource Person/Trainer (NAHE). Professional Development: UNODC FDP-TOT in Social entrepreneurship (2025); Social Enterprise Development Leader, Asian Institute of Technology (2026); ToT in Media Literacy & Digital Rights by Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (2025). ToT in Soft Skills by Pakistan Software Export Baord (PSEB) and Liaison Corporation (2026). She specialize in training individuals to enhance their mental well-being, resilience, and soft skills. My areas of expertise include psychological well-being, stress management, emotional intelligence coaching, leadership development, and performance enhancement. I design and deliver tailored workshops and training programs that foster personal growth, improve workplace productivity, and build emotional resilience. With a strong background in research and academia, I integrate evidence-based psychological strategies into practical training solutions to empower individuals and teams to thrive in both professional and personal environments.
CV/Resume:
Research Papers
| 2024 |
Exploring disordered eating behaviors among adolescent girls in Islamabad, Pakistan (Original Research) Malik R.Z, Hassan S.M.U, Bajwa R. S. |
Journal: Khyber Medical University Journal, Publisher: Khyber Medical University-Institute of Medical Sciences, Vol.: 16, Issue: 2, Pages: 91-96 |
| 2024 |
Investigating The Interplay of Stress, Loneliness, And Social Media Addiction among Millennials and Gen Z (Original Research) Salman, I., Bajwa, R. S., Yunus, A. |
Journal: International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, Publisher: Institute for Excellence in Education and Research, Vol.: 3, Issue: 3, Pages: 1234-44 |
| 2024 |
Ethical Governance of Artificial Intelligence Guiding Youth towards Responsible Digital Citizenship (Policy Paper) Yunus, A., Mushtaq, S.K., Bajwa, R.S. and Tahir, M. |
Journal: Journal of Policy Research, Publisher: the Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad, Pakistan, Vol.: 10, Issue: 2, Pages: 726-733 |
| 2024 |
Parenting in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Digital Guardians (Book Chapter) Bajwa, R. S., Yunus, A., Saeed, H., Zulfqar |
Journal: Book Exploring Youth Studies in the Age of AI, Publisher: IGI Global, Vol.: In Z. Zaremohzzabieh, R. Abdullah, S. Ahrari , Issue: Eds., Pages: 44-66 |
| 2024 |
Screen Time and Identity Formation as a Digital Dilemma Identity in the Screen Age. (Book Chapter) Bajwa, R. S., Yunus, A. |
Journal: Book Exploring Youth Studies in the Age of AI, Publisher: IGI Global, Vol.: In Z. Zaremohzzabieh, R. Abdullah, S. Ahrari , Issue: Eds., Pages: 67-87 |
| 2024 |
Digital Detox by Balancing Screen Time and Offline Experiences Reclaiming Well-Being in a Hyper-Connected World (Book Chapter) Bajwa, R. S. |
Journal: Book Exploring Youth Studies in the Age of AI, Publisher: IGI Global, Vol.: In Z. Zaremohzzabieh, R. Abdullah, S. Ahrari , Issue: Eds., Pages: 109-127 |
| 2024 |
Impact of AI on Diversity and Inclusion. (Book Chapter) Yunus, A., Mushtaq, S.K., Bajwa, R. S. |
Journal: Book Exploring Youth Studies in the Age of AI, Publisher: IGI Global, Vol.: In Z. Zaremohzzabieh, R. Abdullah, S. Ahrari , Issue: Eds., Pages: 3150335 |
| 2024 |
Social Dynamics of AI Networks for Impacting Youth. (Book Chapter) Yunus, A., Bajwa, R. S., Mushtaq, S.K. |
Journal: Exploring Youth Studies in the Age of AI, Publisher: IGI Global, Vol.: In Z. Zaremohzzabieh, R. Abdullah, S. Ahrari , Issue: Eds., Pages: 353-369 |
| 2023 |
Mothers Perceptions of the Birthing Environment on their Birth Satisfaction A Qualitative Study (Original Research) Yunus, A., Bajwa, R. S., Mushtaq, S. K. |
Journal: South Asian Studies, Publisher: The Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Vol.: 11, Issue: 03, Pages: 267-275 |
| 2023 |
Assessing the relationship between internet usage and technostressa moderated mediation model (Original Research) Bajwa, R. S., Abdullah, H. B., Jaafar, W. M. W., Samah, A.A. |
Journal: Nurture, Publisher: Pakistan Home Economics Association, Vol.: 17, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-9 |
| 2023 |
Smartphone addiction and phubbing behavior among university students A moderated mediation model by fear of missing out, social comparison and loneliness. (Original Research) Bajwa, R. S., Abdullah, H. B., Zaremohzzabieh, Z., Jaafar, W. M. W., Samah, A.A. |
Journal: Frontiers in Psychology, Publisher: Frontiers, Vol.: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-11 |
| 2023 |
Journeying Through the Impact of ICTs on Individual Subjective Well-Being and Social Relations. (Book Chapter) Bajwa, R. S. |
Journal: Social Psychology Theories and Methods in Education , Publisher: IGI Global, Vol.: In Z. Zaremohzzabieh, H. Abdullah, S. Ahrari , Issue: Eds., Pages: 124-140 |
| 2022 |
Smartphone Use and Psychological Well-being among Generation Z, Role of Phubbing (Original Research) Bajwa, R. S., Abdullah, H. B., Jaafar, W. M. W., Samah, A.A. |
Journal: Khyber Medical University Journal, Publisher: Khyber Medical University-Institute of Medical Sciences, Vol.: 14, Issue: 03, Pages: 190-195 |
| 2022 |
Addicted to smartphones Exploring the prevalence of smartphone usage patterns and addiction among undergraduates in South Punjab-Pakistan. (Original Research) Bajwa, R. S., Abdullah, H. B., Jaafar, W. M. W., Samah, A.A. |
Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Publisher: Pakistan Medical Association, Vol.: 47, Issue: 2, Pages: 446-450 |
| 2021 |
Information and Communication technology use, technostress, psychosocial effects, and implication on university students (Original Research) Bajwa, R. S., Abdullah, H. B., Jaafar, W. M. W., Samah, A.A. |
Journal: Isra Medical Journal, Publisher: Isra University Pakistan, Vol.: 13, Issue: 3, Pages: 207-212 |
| 2021 |
Internet of Medical Things IoMT for Covid-19 Epidemic Affected People (Methodology Paper) Safdar, Z., Safdar, K., Bajwa, R.S., Hussain, S., Karim, A. |
Journal: South Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Publisher: ACS Publisher, Vol.: 2, Issue: 5, Pages: 65-84 |
| 2021 |
Technology Addiction and Phubbing Behaviour in the Generation Z of Pakistan (Original Research) Bajwa, R. S., Abdulah, H. B., Jaafar, W. M. W., Samah, A.A. |
Journal: Medical Forum Monthly, Publisher: Medical Academic Foundation, Vol.: 32 , Issue: 07, Pages: 15-19 |
| 2021 |
Psychological Distress in Relation to Bullying Victimization at Secondary Schools (Original Research) Ilyas, S., Khawar, R., Bajwa, R. S., Sheraz, A. |
Journal: Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society, Publisher: Pakistan Psychiatric Society, Vol.: 18, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-7 |
| 2020 |
The role of Roman Urdu in multilingual information retrieval A regional study (Original Research) Safdar, Z., Bajwa, R.S., Hussain, S., Abdullah, H., Safdar, K., Draz, U. |
Journal: The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Publisher: ScienceDirect, Vol.: 46, Issue: 6, Pages: 1-08 |
| 2020 |
Social Support, Spiritual Well-Being and Life Satisfaction of Cancer Patients (Original Research) Abid, S., Bajwa, R. S., Ajmal, A. |
Journal: Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society, Publisher: Pakistan Psychiatric Society, Vol.: 17, Issue: 3, Pages: 24-27 |
| 2020 |
The Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security and Nutrition in Pakistan. A Narrative Review (Review Paper) Quraishi, U., Ali,H., Bajwa,R.S., Bibi,A. |
Journal: South Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Publisher: ACS Publisher, Vol.: 1, Issue: 2, Pages: 42-49 |
| 2020 |
Role of Social Support in the Relationship between depression, Perceived Stress, Stressful Life Events, and Cardiovascular Disease (Original Research) 27. Mubashir, K., Bajwa, R.S., Hussain, M.M. |
Journal: Review of Applied Management and Social Sciences, Publisher: SPCRD Global Publishing, Pakistan, Vol.: 3, Issue: 1, Pages: 75-83 |
| 2020 |
Motivation and Decision-Making Styles at Work A Comparison of Public-Private Sector Managerial Positions (Original Research) 28. Irum, U., Bajwa, R.S. Khawar, R. |
Journal: Review of Education, Administration, and Law, Publisher: SPCRD Global Publishing, Vol.: 3, Issue: 1, Pages: 77-89 |
| 2020 |
Relationship between Intellectual Functioning and Behavioral Problems among Children with Hearing Impairment (Original Research) Bajwa, R. S. |
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, Publisher: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan, Vol.: 40, Issue: 1, Pages: 111-121 |
| 2020 |
Impact of acne vulgaris on self-esteem, body image perception, and quality of life among adolescents (Original Research) Yoqub, F., Bajwa, R.S. Batool, 1. |
Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Publisher: Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Vol.: 30, Issue: 1, Pages: 26-31 |
| 2019 |
Comparative Exploration of Psychological Health and Subjective Well-being among Fertile and Infertile Females (Original Research) Review of Education, Administration, and Law |
Journal: Review of Education, Administration, and Law, Publisher: SPCRD Global Publishing, Pakistan, Vol.: 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 73-92 |
| 2019 |
Cognitive Behavior Avoidance, Care Giver Burden and Psychological Well Being as a Predictor of Temporal Satisfaction among Mothers of Slow Learners (Original Research) Gul, U., Batool, I., Bajwa, R. S., Emteyaz, S. |
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, Publisher: Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan, Vol.: 39, Issue: 4, Pages: 1641-1648 |
| 2019 |
Association of Stressful Life Events and Depression among Cardiovascular Patients (Original Research) Bajwa, R.S. Mubashir, K. |
Journal: Isra Medical Journal, Publisher: The Isra University, Pakistan, Vol.: 11, Issue: 435. Bajwa, R.S. Mubashir, K. , Pages: 318-322 |
| 2019 |
Medication Adherence and Psychological Well-being among Patients of Hypertension A Survey of Multan City (Original Research) Bajwa, R.S. Shoukat, B. |
Journal: Isra Medical Journal, Publisher: The Isra University, Pakistan, Vol.: 11, Issue: 4, Pages: 327-330 |
| 2018 |
Impact of Mindfulness on Mental Health of Patients Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (Original Research) Makki, A., Ajmal, A. Bajwa, R.S. |
Journal: Isra Medical Journal, Publisher: The Isra University, Pakistan, Vol.: 10, Issue: 2, Pages: 66-69 |
| 2017 |
Job Satisfaction and Marital Adjustment among Paramedicals Mediating Role of Work-Family Conflict (Original Research) Batool, I., Hussain, S., Bajwa, R.S. |
Journal: Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, Publisher: CSRC Publishing, Vol.: 3, Issue: 1, Pages: 65-77 |
| 2017 |
Psychosocial Burden among Thalassemia Major Patients An Exploratory Investigation of South Punjab, Pakistan (Original Research) Batool, I., Ishfaq, K., Bajwa, R.S. |
Journal: Pakistan Paediatric Journal, Publisher: The Pakistan Pediatric Association, Vol.: 41, Issue: 3, Pages: 158-62 |
| 2017 |
Self-Concept and Social Anxiety among Male and Female Juvenile Delinquents (Original Research) Hussain, S., Batool, I., Khan, F., Bajwa, R. S. |
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Publisher: The Elite Scientific Forum, Pakistan, Vol.: 15, Issue: 1, Pages: 18-23 |
| 2016 |
Impact of Locus of Control on Life Satisfaction among Distance Learning Students (Original Research) Bajwa, R.S., Batool, I., Azam, A., Ali, H. |
Journal: Journal of Educational Research, Publisher: Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Vol.: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 50-60 |
| 2016 |
A Comparative Study of Psychological Correlates of Entrepreneurs and Managers (Original Research) Hussain, S., Batool, I., Bajwa, R. S. |
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, Publisher: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan, Vol.: 36, Issue: 1, Pages: 343-356 |
| 2016 |
Association of Personality Traits as Predictors with Forgiveness and Gratitude Pakistan (Original Research) Ajmal, A., Amin, R., Bajwa, R. S. |
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Publisher: The Elite Scientific Forum, Pakistan, Vol.: 14, Issue: 2, Pages: 91-95 |
| 2016 |
Personality Traits and Decision-Making Styles among University Students Pakistan (Original Research) Bajwa, R. S., Batool, I., Asma, M., Ali, H., Ajmal, A. |
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Publisher: The Elite Scientific Forum, Pakistan, Vol.: 14, Issue: 1, Pages: 38-41 |
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