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About Me
Post-Doctorate scholar and HEC-approved PhD supervisor with over 22 years of academic,
research, and leadership experience. As Chairman of the Department of Applied Psychology
and Founding-Lead of the Qualitative Research Center (QRC) at The Islamia University of
Bahawalpur, I have pioneered indigenous psychological tools, qualitative methodologies, and
AI integration in mental health. Recognized nationally and internationally for advancing
applied psychology through global collaborations, impactful publications, and transformative
academic leadership.
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Research Publication
1. Muhammad Saleem, Saima Dastgeer, Areeha Khan Durrani, Abubakr Ali Saad, Zubair Manzoor and Hafiz Nauman Hussain. 2020. “Self-control Mediates the Relationship between Psychosocial~Strengths and Perceived Severity of COVID-19 among Frontline Healthcare Professionals of Pakistan: A Single Center Experience.” Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences / Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences 36. 10.12669/pjms.36.covid19-s4.2662
2. Muhammad Saleem, Areeha Khan Durrani, Muhammad Adeeb and Ali Raza Siddique. 2020. “Psychosocial risk factors of cardiovascular disease in Pakistani adolescents and young adults: a systematic review.” Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association / ScopeMed Publishing 70. 10.5455/JPMA.300470
3. -. 2020. “Self-control Mediates the Relationship between Psychosocial~Strengths and Perceived Severity of COVID-19 among Frontline Healthcare Professionals of Pakistan: A Single Center Experience.” Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences / Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences.
4. -. 2020. “Psychosocial risk factors of cardiovascular disease in Pakistani adolescents and young adults: a systematic review.” Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association / ScopeMed Publishing.
5. Muhammad Saleem, Muhammad Adeeb, Areeha Khan Durrani, Ali Raza Siddique. 2019. “Sexual Desire and Marital Satisfaction among Coronary Angioplasty Patients-Pre and Post Design.” Pakistan Heart Journal 52.
6. Ayesha Batool, Dr. Muhmmad Saleem, Areeba Shafqat and Ali Raza Siddique. 2019. “Exploring Triggers and Effects of Nostalgia among University Students.” Journal of Research & Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan 2.
7. Nimra Anwar , Dr. Muhammad Saleem, Ali Raza Siddique, Fatima Akhtar & Areeha Khan Durrani. 2019. “EXPLORING CAUSES AND TRIGGERS OF SEXTING AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE CONCEPTUALIZATION IN FOCUS.” Journal of Research & Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan 2.
8. -. 2019. “Exploring Triggers and Effects of Nostalgia among University Students.” Journal of Research & Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan.
9. -. 2019. “Sexual Desire and Marital Satisfaction among Coronary Angioplasty Patients-Pre and Post Design.” Pakistan Heart Journal.
10. -. 2019. “EXPLORING CAUSES AND TRIGGERS OF SEXTING AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE CONCEPTUALIZATION IN FOCUS.” Journal of Research & Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan.
11. Muhammad Saleem, Muhammad Adeeb, Arif Nadeem and Ali Raza Siddique. 2018. “Resilience and Mental Health of Young Transgenders.” Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society 15.
12. Dr. Muhammad Saleem, Muhammad Adeeb, Sadaf Hafeez, Ali Raza Siddique and Amin Qasim. 2018. “Academic Support and Academic Achievement of University Student: Mediating Role of Academic Stress.” Journal of Research & Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan 1.
13. Muhammad Saleem, Muhammad Adeeb, Maria Khan, Muhammad W. Tufail, and Maham Zaffar. 2018. “Exploring Common Perceptions of Educated Youth About 'Punjab Protection of Women Against Violence Act 2016' - Gender Based Narratives in Focus.” Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research 33.
14. -. 2018. “Academic Support and Academic Achievement of University Student: Mediating Role of Academic Stress.” Journal of Research & Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan.
15. -. 2018. “Resilience and Mental Health of Young Transgenders.” Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society.
16. -. 2018. “Exploring Common Perceptions of Educated Youth About 'Punjab Protection of Women Against Violence Act 2016' - Gender Based Narratives in Focus.” Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research.
17. Muhammad Waseem Tufail, Rahmattullah Khan, Md. Azman Shahadan and Muhammad Saleem. 2017. “A Psycho-Physical Intervention for Waist Circumference and Waist Hip Ratio among Pakistani Women: A Randomized Control Trial Study.” Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia 31.
18. Muhammad Adeeb , Muhammad Saleem , Zartashia Kynat , Muhammad Waseem Tufail and Maham Zaffar. 2017. “QUALITY OF LIFE, PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND DEATH ANXIETY AMONG CARDIOVASCULAR PATIENTS OF SOUTH PUNJAB.” Pakistan Heart Journal 50.
19. Nurhayati Mohamad, Khadijah Alavi, Mohd Suhaimi Mohamad, Nur Saadah Mohamad Aun and Muhammad Saleem. 2017. “Do Personal Strengths and Weaknesses Impact Subjective Well-being of Elderly?.” American Journal of Applied Sciences / Science Publications 14. 10.3844/ajassp.2017.98.103
20. -. 2017. “Do Personal Strengths and Weaknesses Impact Subjective Well-being of Elderly?.” American Journal of Applied Sciences / Science Publications.
21. -. 2017. “QUALITY OF LIFE, PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND DEATH ANXIETY AMONG CARDIOVASCULAR PATIENTS OF SOUTH PUNJAB.” Pakistan Heart Journal.
22. -. 2017. “A Psycho-Physical Intervention for Waist Circumference and Waist Hip Ratio among Pakistani Women: A Randomized Control Trial Study.” Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia.
23. Muhammad Saleem, Rozmi Bin Ismail, Ezarina Zakaria and Arena Che Kasim. 2016. “Defining Multidimensional Self-Perceived Freedom: FGD Evidence from Marginalized Pakistani Youth.” Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences / Elsevier BV 219. 10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.05.048
24. NURHAYATI MOHAMAD, KHADIJAH ALAVI, MOHD SUHAIMI MOHAMAD, NUR SAADAH MOHAMAD and MUHAMMAD SALEEM. 2016. “Effect of Intergenerational Social Support and Loneliness on Subjective Wellbeing of Institutionalized Malaysian Elders.” International Journal of Management and Applied Science 2.
25. MAZLINA CHE MUSTAPA, KHAIDZIR HJ ISMAIL, MOHD SUHAIMI MOHAMAD, FAUZIAH IBRAHIM and MUHAMMAD SALEEM. 2016. “KNOWLEDGE ON SEXUALITY AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH OF MALAYSIAN ADOLESCENTS: A PRELIMINARY STUDY.” International Journal of Management and Applied Science 2.
26. Muhammad Zia Ul Haq, Jeffrey Low Fook Lee, Bendri Bin Dasril, Ong Kuan Boon and Muhammad Saleem. 2016. “Morphological Characteristics of Malaysian National Cricket Batsmen.” International Journal of Physiotherapy / International Journal of Physiotherapy 3. 10.15621/ijphy/2016/v3i1/88912
27. Rozmi Ismail, Ng Lei Voon, Mohamad Hanif Md Saad,, Muhammad Saleema and Norhayati Ibrahim. 2016. “ABERRANT DRIVING AMONG YOUNG MALAYSIAN DRIVERS.” Jurnal Teknologi 78.
28. -. 2016. “KNOWLEDGE ON SEXUALITY AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH OF MALAYSIAN ADOLESCENTS: A PRELIMINARY STUDY.” International Journal of Management and Applied Science.
29. -. 2016. “Defining Multidimensional Self-Perceived Freedom: FGD Evidence from Marginalized Pakistani Youth.” Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences / Elsevier BV.
30. -. 2016. “ABERRANT DRIVING AMONG YOUNG MALAYSIAN DRIVERS.” Jurnal Teknologi.
31. -. 2016. “Morphological Characteristics of Malaysian National Cricket Batsmen.” International Journal of Physiotherapy / International Journal of Physiotherapy.
32. -. 2016. “Effect of Intergenerational Social Support and Loneliness on Subjective Wellbeing of Institutionalized Malaysian Elders.” International Journal of Management and Applied Science.
33. Muhammad Waseem Tufail, Rahmattullah Khan and Muhammad Saleem. 2015. “ A LINK BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION AND ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER SYMPTOMS IN PAKISTANI UNDERGRADUATES .” Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia 29.
34. Muhammad Saleem, Rozmi Ismail, Arena Che Kasim and Ezarina Zakaria. 2015. “ IMPACT OF PEER BULLYING ON SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT ADHD SYMPTOMS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY FROM PAKISTAN .” Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia 29.
35. Muhammad Saleem, Muhammad Waseem Tufail, Amina Atta and Shazia Asghar. 2015. “Innovative Workplace Behavior, Motivation Level, and Perceived Stress among Healthcare Employees.” Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences 9.
36. Maham Zaffar, Shazara Mahmood, Muhammad Saleem and Ezarina Zakaria. 2015. “FACEBOOK ADDICTION: RELATION WITH DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, LONELINESS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PAKISTANI STUDENTS.” Science International Lahore 27.
37. Muhammad Saleem, Muhammad Waseem Tufail, Rahmattullah Khan and Rozmi Bin Ismail. 2015. “INTERNET ADDICTION: IT’S RELATION WITH LONELINESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF SOUTH-PUNJAB, PAKISTAN .” Science International Lahore 27.
38. MUHAMMAD SALEEM, AHMED MUJTABA OWAISI and MUHAMMAD WASEEM TUFAIL. 2015. “INTERNET ADDICTION: IT’S IMPACT ON PROCRASTINATION OF HIGHER LEARNING STUDENTS IN PAKISTAN.” The Sindh University Journal of Education 44.
39. Muhammad Saleem, Rozmi Bin Ismail, Ezarina Zakaria, Arena Che Kasim and Muhammad Azam Tahir. 2015. “Multidimensional Self-Perceived Freedom: Importance and Domain Specification.” The Social Sciences/Medwell Journals 10.
40. Ezarina Zakaria*, Norulhuda Sarnon, Fauziah Ibrahim, Muhammad Saleem, Suzana Mohd. Hoesni, and Jamiah Manap. 2015. “DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT DILEMMAS IN PRACTICING DISCRETION OF THE NEEDLE AND SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM (NSEP) .” Science International Lahore 27.
41. Muhammad Saleem1, Muhammad Waseem Tufail, Maryam Zafar, Masood Nadeem , Arena Che Kasim and Ezarina Zakaria. 2015. “IMPULSIVITY: EFFECT OF ITS KINDS ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MANIC PATIENTS .” Science International Lahore 27.
42. -. 2015. “FACEBOOK ADDICTION: RELATION WITH DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, LONELINESS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PAKISTANI STUDENTS.” Science International Lahore.
43. -. 2015. “INTERNET ADDICTION: IT’S IMPACT ON PROCRASTINATION OF HIGHER LEARNING STUDENTS IN PAKISTAN.” The Sindh University Journal of Education.
44. -. 2015. “DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT DILEMMAS IN PRACTICING DISCRETION OF THE NEEDLE AND SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM (NSEP) .” Science International Lahore.
45. -. 2015. “Multidimensional Self-Perceived Freedom: Importance and Domain Specification.” The Social Sciences/Medwell Journals.
46. -. 2015. “Innovative Workplace Behavior, Motivation Level, and Perceived Stress among Healthcare Employees.” Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences.
47. -. 2015. “INTERNET ADDICTION: IT’S RELATION WITH LONELINESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF SOUTH-PUNJAB, PAKISTAN .” Science International Lahore.
48. -. 2015. “IMPULSIVITY: EFFECT OF ITS KINDS ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MANIC PATIENTS .” Science International Lahore.
49. -. 2015. “ A LINK BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION AND ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER SYMPTOMS IN PAKISTANI UNDERGRADUATES .” Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia.
50. -. 2015. “ IMPACT OF PEER BULLYING ON SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT ADHD SYMPTOMS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY FROM PAKISTAN .” Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia.
51. Muhammad Saleem and Muhammad Azam Tahir. 2014. “On Defining Terrorism: Text And Context – A Qualitative Approach.” The Dialogue 9.
52. Muhammad Azam Tahir, Farah Parveen and Muhammad Saleem. 2014. “Perceived stress and psychological well-being among health care professionals of Quetta, Pakistan.” Balochistan Review 30.
53. Muhammad Saleem, Rimsha Irshad, Maryam Zafar and Muhammad Azam Tahir. 2014. “Facebook Addiction Causing Loneliness among Higher Learning Students of Pakistan: A Linear Relationship.” JOURNAL OF APPLIED & EMERGING SCIENCES 5.
54. Muhammad Azam Tahir, Muhammad Saleem and Maryam Zafar. 2014. “Impact of Impulsivity on Educational Performance of Smoker and Non-Smoker Undergraduate Students of a Higher Learning Institute of Pakistan.” New Horizons 8.
55. Muhammad Saleem, Sidra Sattar, Maryam Zafar and Rozmi Bin Ismail. 2014. “ Link between Eating Disorders and Depression.” Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences 8.
56. -. 2014. “ Link between Eating Disorders and Depression.” Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences.
57. -. 2014. “On Defining Terrorism: Text And Context – A Qualitative Approach.” The Dialogue.
58. -. 2014. “Facebook Addiction Causing Loneliness among Higher Learning Students of Pakistan: A Linear Relationship.” JOURNAL OF APPLIED & EMERGING SCIENCES.
59. -. 2014. “Perceived stress and psychological well-being among health care professionals of Quetta, Pakistan.” Balochistan Review.
60. -. 2014. “Impact of Impulsivity on Educational Performance of Smoker and Non-Smoker Undergraduate Students of a Higher Learning Institute of Pakistan.” New Horizons.
61. Muhammad Saleem, Muhammad Azam Tahir and Najam Ul Huda. 2013. “Perceived Social Support and Clinical Anger among Drug Addicts of Southern-Punjab, Pakistan.” Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences 7.
62. -. 2013. “Perceived Social Support and Clinical Anger among Drug Addicts of Southern-Punjab, Pakistan.” Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences.
63. Aqeel Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Saleem and Raheela Shahid. 2012. “Buffering Role of Locus of Control on Stress among College/University Teachers of Bahawalpur.” Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences 6.
64. Aqeel Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Saleem, Muhammad Azam Tahir and Masood Nadeem. 2012. “Emotional Intelligence and Self-Esteem as Predictors of Academic Success among Higher Education Students: A Survey Conducted at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. .” Journal of Educational Research 15.
65. -. 2012. “Emotional Intelligence and Self-Esteem as Predictors of Academic Success among Higher Education Students: A Survey Conducted at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. .” Journal of Educational Research.
66. -. 2012. “Buffering Role of Locus of Control on Stress among College/University Teachers of Bahawalpur.” Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences.
67. Muhammad Saleem, Ejaz Hussain, Masood Nadeem and Aqeel Ahmad Khan. 2011. “Measuring the Psychological Morbidity among Eunuchs (Hijras) of Bahawalpur City.” Journal of Educational Research 14.
68. -. 2011. “Measuring the Psychological Morbidity among Eunuchs (Hijras) of Bahawalpur City.” Journal of Educational Research.
69. Muhammad Azam Tahir and Muhammad Saleem. 2010. “Measurement of Parents’ Attitude Towards their Mentally Retarded Children: A Study Conducted at Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.” Pakistan Journal of Psychology 41.
70. Aqeel Ahmad Khan, Masood Nadeem, Muhammad Saleem, Nabiha Aslam. 2010. “Measuring the Mediating Role of Locus of Control on Stress among the Students of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.” Journal of Educational Research 13.
71. -. 2010. “Measurement of Parents’ Attitude Towards their Mentally Retarded Children: A Study Conducted at Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.” Pakistan Journal of Psychology.
72. -. 2010. “Measuring the Mediating Role of Locus of Control on Stress among the Students of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur .” Journal of Educational Research.
73. -. 2000. “Upload file contains all publications.” .
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
