Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- Guidance and Counselling - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Psychological Counselling - Masters Degree, University of London
- Psychology - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Mardiana Binti Mohamad (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
ABDULHAMID ABUSULAYMAN KULLIYYAH OF ISLAMIC REVEALED KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES
mardiana@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Psychology ~ Counselling and Psychotherapy - Person-centred approach to counselling
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Social Psychology ~ Other Social Psychology n.e.c. - Human Relations
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Psychology ~ Other Psychology n.e.c - Personality differences and behaviour
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Psychology ~ Counselling and Psychotherapy - Qualitative Research methods
Teaching Responsibilities
| ACADEMIC SKILLS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 2025/2026 |
| COUNSELING LAB 1 | 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
| COUNSELING TECHNIQUES | 2024/2025 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2016/2017 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
| COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2019/2020 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2010/2011 2009/2010 2007/2008 |
| DRUG ABUSE | 2014/2015 |
| EXPERIMENTAL AND NON-EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS | 2018/2019 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| INDUSTRIAL TRAINING | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 2022/2023 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2001/2002 1999/2000 1998/1999 |
| ISLAM AND PSYCHOLOGY | 2011/2012 |
| ISSUES IN ISLAMIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE | 2010/2011 |
| PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY | 2025/2026 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2016/2017 2015/2016 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
| POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY | 2021/2022 |
| PRACTICUM I: CLINICAL&COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | 2009/2010 |
| PRACTICUM II: CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | 2010/2011 |
| PRACTICUM II:CLINICAL & COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
| PRACTICUM III: CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
| PRACTICUM III:CLINICAL&COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | 2009/2010 |
| PRINCIPLES OF GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING | 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 |
| PRINCIPLES OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING | 2000/2001 1999/2000 1998/1999 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS | 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY | 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000 1998/1999 |
| QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHOD | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
| QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | 2017/2018 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY II | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| RESEARCH PAPER I | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| RESEARCH PAPER II | 2024/2025 2022/2023 2021/2022 2018/2019 |
| SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000 |
| UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP | 2015/2016 |
| UNDERGRADUATE PRACTICUM | 2014/2015 |
Supervision
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A Grounded Theory Study Of Islamic Psycho - Spiritual Framework To Deal With Loss And Grief Among Maldivian Cancer Patients.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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The Development And Evaluation Of An Intervention Programme For Adolescents
Living With Hiv/Aids In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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No Title.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Co-supervisor
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Comparative Analysis Of Parental Burnout Among Muslim Mothers Through Application Of Islamic Parental Module. Comparative Analysis Of Parental Burnout Among Muslim Mothers Through Application Of Islamic Parental Module.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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An Adapted Trauma-Focused Therapy for Malaysian Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse A Case Study. An Adapted Trauma-Focused Therapy For Malaysian Adult Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse A Case Study.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Integrating Psychological Counselling Into Tourism: A Study On Mental Health Support And Tourism In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Integrating Self-Compassion Programs with Islamic Approaches to Reduce Rumination: Development and Implications for Cognitive Restructuring. Integrating Self-Compassion Programs With Islamic Approaches To Reduce Rumination: Development And Implications For Cognitive Restructuring.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Development Of An Islamic Mindfulness Parenting Module For Muslim Parents With Atypical Children (Imppac).
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Understanding Cultural And Religious Dynamics In Navigating Virtual Grief Communication During Covid-19 In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Exploring Inner Experiences of Muslims with High Sensory-processing Sensitivity in Facing Loss of Loved One (s) during Covid-19 Pandemic. Exploring The Inner Experiences Of Individuals With High Sensory-Processing Sensitivity In Coping With The Loss Of A Loved One(S) - A Study Of Muslims In Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Identifying Parental Gender Socialization Practices: Relationship Between Parental Gender Socialization Practices And Children'S Gender Conception.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Identifying Challenges, Coping Strategies And Needs Among Malay Statutory Rape Survivors In Shelter Home.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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The Relationship Between Personality Traits Of Supervisor And Supervisees’ Development Among Medical Trainees Mediated By Working Alliance.
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Understanding The Acehnese Adolescent Survivors Of War And Tsunami.
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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Person-Centered Counselling Of Women With Interpersonal Crises..
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Meaning In Life Among Muslim University Students In International Islamic University Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2022 - 2024 | Kajian Penggubalan Dasar Dan Pelan Perkhidmatan Kaunseling Negara |
| 2017 - 2017 | Kajian Kebolehlaksanaan Penyampaian Perkhidmatan Alternatif (ASD) Dalam Perkhidmatan Penjagaan Warga Emas dan Pemulihan Penagihan Dadah |
| 2017 - 2021 | Constructing and Validating An Islamic Spiritual Enhancement Module For Mental Health In Psychology Stress ( International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) ) |
| 2016 - 2019 | Developing a Psychological Wellness Intervention Program for Adolescents with HIV |
| 2014 - 2017 | Nine Years after Tsunami and Political Conflict: Understanding the Experiences of Achenese Adolescents |
| 2010 - 2012 | A Qualitative Study on HIV Positive Malay Women in Hal-Way Home |
| 2010 - 2011 | Meaning in Life: Muslim Student's Perspective |
| 2008 - 2012 | Iman Restoration Therapy(IRT): A New Counseling Approach and It's Usefulness in Developing Personal Growth of Malay Adolescent Clients |
| 2008 - 2010 | A Preliminary Study On Social Support In Ethnic Groups In Malaysia |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Developing a Tawhidic-based Cognitive-Affective Model of Self compassion (T-CASC) for Psychological Well-being |
| 2025 - Present | DEVELOPING AN ISLAMIC PSYCHO - SPIRITUAL FRAMEWORK IN UNDERSTANDING PARENTAL BURNOUT AMONG KASHMIRI MOTHERS |
| 2023 - Present | The Development of Islamic Mindful Parenting Framework and Module in Promoting Psychological Well-Being of Parents with Atypical Children (IMPPAC) |
Awards & Recognition
| 09 Jun, 2023 | Highest Citation in Indexed Journal Award - Bronze - AHAS KIRKHS | KCDIO |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
| 2020 | Exploring the effectiveness of the Islamic Spiritual Enhancement Module (ISEM) in reducing stress among university students.. In: Scholarship Advancement Project Seminar 2020, |
| 2018 | Establishing content validity of an instrument measuring content knowledge of an intervention program for adolescents living with HIV. In: 15th International Postgraduate Research Colloquium (IPRC2018), |
| 2018 | Issues faced by adolescents living with HIV in shelter homes in Malaysia. In: The 15th International Postgraduate Research Colloquium (IPRC2018), |
| 2018 | Issues faced by adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in shelter homes in Malaysia. In: International Postgraduate Research Colloquium 2018 (IPRC 2018), |
| 2011 | Enhancing the quality of life of drug addicts: The role of social support . In: The 8th International Postgraduate Research Colloquium (IPRC 2011), |
| 2011 | The perception of reasons of relapse among drug addicts: ways to overcome. In: 8th International Postgraduate Research Colloqium, |
Books
| 2021 | A manual of spiritual therapy: Islamic perspective. International institute of Muslim Unity, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-25504-0-2 |
| 2021 | Spiritual therapy : an islamic perspective. International Institute for Muslim Unity (IIMU) Islamic Book Trust International Institute for Muslim Unity, ISBN: 9789670526942 |
Book Sections
| 2012 | Person-centred approach to counseling : indicators of personal growth experienced by Malay clients. In: Pearson , ISBN: 9789673492077, pp. 127-151 |