Staff Directory


Siti Rafiah Abd. Hamid

Academic Qualification

  • Ph.D in Educational Psychology - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • Master in Educational Psychology - Masters Degree, Indiana University of Bloomington
  • Bachelor in History - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Malaya (UM)

Siti Rafiah Abd. Hamid (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)

Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

KULLIYYAH OF EDUCATION

Other's position:

Head, Kulliyyah of Education

srafiah60@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation


  • Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Arts and Culture ~ Metal Handicraft Arts and Tradition - Arts Education (Printing & Handicrafts)
  • Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Historical and Civilisation Studies ~ Nationalism in Southeast Asia and Malaysia - Malaysian History, South East Asian History, Middle Eastern History and Islamic History.
  • Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Linguistics and Literature ~ Linguistic Structures (Including Grammatical Structures and Lexicology) - Teaching thinking, Education and the brain, teaching thinking and assessment, methodology of teaching thinking
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Psychology ~ Other Psychology n.e.c - Educational Psychology (child psychology, adolescent, lifespan development, gerontology, human recognition
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Anthropology ~ Family Studies - Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Parenting Skills.
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Psychology ~ Other Psychology n.e.c - Child Psychology, Adolescence, Ageing and Dying, Human Cognition, Teaching Thinking (methodology of teaching thinking, critical and creative thinking skills, thinking from the Islamic Perspective)


Teaching Responsibilities


ADOLESCENCE 2023/2024


Research Projects


Completed
2022 - 2023 The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students' Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being in Malaysia
On-Going
2019 - Present Correlating the effect of emotion-based teaching pedagogy in regulating the socio-emotion of ASD children (Project 4)


Award & Recognition


02 Jun, 2014 Certificate of Best Conference Paper - International Conference on Global Trends in Academic Research, Global Illuminators and Telkom University, Bali, Indonesia. International


Publications


Article

2023 Stimuli video quantification based on Valence-Arousal Elicitation in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). IEEE access, 11 () pp. 111142-111153
2023 The relationship between academic achievement and motivation among secondary school pupils in selected Arab schools in Malaysia. Al-Qanatir International Journal of Islamic Studies, 30 (1) pp. 70-79
2022 The current practices and challenges of a community based early intervention centre for ASD children in Malaysia. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 11 (8) pp. 97-108
2021 Relationship between psychological well-being and achievement motivation among Libyan postgraduate students in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 10 (3) pp. 1364-1374
2021 مستوي الصحة النفسية لدى طلبة الكلية المهنية للعلوم البحرية بالخابورة بسلطنة عمان وعلاقتها ببعض المتغيرات = Mental health level of the vocational college for marine sciences’ students in Al-Khaboura, Sultanate of Oman and its relation to some variables. )المجلة الإلكترونيت الشاملة متعددة التخصصات (( Electronic Interdisciplinary Miscellaneous Journal (EIMJ, 20 (1) pp. 1-21
2020 Attitudes towards vocational teaching and its relationship with vocational interests and awareness for 10 grade students in Sultanate of Oman = الاتجاهـات نحـو التعليـم المهنـي وعلاقتـه بالوعـي المهني لـدى طلبـة الصـف العاشـر فـي سلطنـة عمـان. International E-Journal of Advances in Social Sciences (IJASOS), IV (16) pp. 538-556
2020 Enhancing creativity and problem solving skills through creative problem solving in teaching mathematics. Creativity Studies, 13 (2) pp. 270-291
2020 Firstborn child readiness for a new sibling: a case study of birth-order challenges and coping for parents. International Journal of Social Policy and Society, 16 () pp. 33-47
2020 Indicative performance competencies for social workers in the Sultanate's schools: principals and social supervisors’ perspectives = الكفايات الإرشادية الأدائية للأخصائيين الاجتماعيين بمدارس السلطنة: دراسة من وجهة نظر مدراء المدارس والمشرفين الاجتماعيين. International e-Journal of Advances in Social Sciences (IJASOS), IV (16) pp. 574-589
2019 "It is important to prepare ourselves for the future career": A study of Indonesian student's self-directed experience on career exploration.. Indonesian Journal od Educational Counseling, 3 (2) pp. 107-118
2018 Malaysian adolescents’ moral awareness and cultural conformity: some implications for today’s educational management. Al-Shajarah, Special Issue (Special Issue: Education 2018) pp. 131-153
2016 Communication about sex-reproductive health issues with adolescents: a taboo among Malaysian parents?. European Journal of Social Sciences Education and Research, 6 (1) pp. 27-41
2015 An integrative approach in treating complete food refusal in children: a case study. European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 1 (1) pp. 61-74
2015 Are the Malaysian adolescents’ behavior at-stake?. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 6 (2) pp. 328-346
2014 Knowledge of learning disabilities among pre-service and in-service trainee teachers in Malaysia . IIUM Journal of Educational Studies, 2 (2) pp. 22-39
2013 Exploring single parenting process in Malaysia: issues and coping strategies . Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 84 (2013) pp. 1554-1559
2013 Student satisfaction and learning needs in distant education: Towards lecturers’ pedagogical strategies and attitude. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 3 (7) pp. 760-766
2012 Teaching quality and performance among experienced teachers in Malaysia. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 37 (11) pp. 85-103
Conference or Workshop Item

2023 Coping Strategies for Emotional Self-Regulation (ESR) among ASD Children. In: Johor Autism Summit 2023,
2023 Effectiveness of sound-working memory therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children using malay emotion regulation checklist (ERC-M). In: 2023 International Neuropsychological Society Taiwan Meeting (INS 2023 Taiwan Meeting),
2023 Evaluation of sound and working memory therapy using suppression otoacoustic emission (Suppression OAE) among autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children. In: 2023 International Neuropsychological Society Taiwan Meeting (INS 2023 Taiwan Meeting),
2016 Communication about sex-reproductive health issues with adolescents: a taboo among Malaysian parents?. In: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS 2016),
2016 Preschool practitioners’ readiness towards early detection of Asperger syndrome: a need for a screening instrument for preschoolers. In: International Conference on Education Towards Global Peace 2016,
2015 An integrative approach in treating complete food refusal in children: a case study. In: 5th International Conference on Social Sciences - Prishtina Edition (ICSS 2015),
2014 Exploring career awareness and aspirations of Malaysian school children. In: International Conference on Global Trends in Academic Research (GTAR),
2014 Wisdom in teaching profession as a best career choice: an introspective analysis. In: Seminar Kebangsaan Kali ke IV: Majlis Dekan Pendidikan IPTA 2013,
2013 A case study of eating disorder: Bulimia Nervosa and its Islamic perspective. In: 1st World Congress on Integration and Islamicisation of Acquired Human Knowledge (FWCII 2013),
2011 A cross examination of science and mathematics teachers’ perceptions, practices and constraints while doing teaching thinking across subject matter in selected primary schools in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. In: 15th International Conference on Thinking,
Book

2021 2020 tracer study report. IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-26178
2019 2019 Tracer Study Report. Alumni Relations Division, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 2710-737X (ISSN)
2019 Fostering Creativity in School Children by Teaching of Mathematics Through Creative Problem Solving. National Child Development Research Centre (NCDRC), ISBN: 9789670638935
2016 Lifespan issues: studies on psychological well-being from educational perspective. Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 9789674602055
2016 Spirituality, religion and coping: studies on psychological well-being from educational perspectives. Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia / IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3
Book Section

2021 Schooling and unequal achievement. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-049-5, pp. 139-159
2016 Adolescent's well-being with divorced and remarried parents: a phenomenological study. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 271-287
2016 Adolescent's well-being with divorced and remarried parents: a phenomenological study. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 271-287
2016 Adolescent's well-being with divorced and remarried parents: a phenomenological study. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 271-287
2016 Adolescent's well-being with divorced and remarried parents: a phenomenological study. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 271-287
2016 An ecological perspective on the challenges, needs and coping strategies of single working mothers: the role of religious beliefs and practices. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3, pp. 17-42
2016 Contribution of mothers' parenting styles to Muslim adolescents' personality, self-esteem and academic achievement. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 87-113
2016 Contribution of mothers' parenting styles to Muslim adolescents' personality, self-esteem and academic achievement. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 87-113
2016 Exploring the psychological well-being and coping strategies of terminally ill cancer patients: as Indonesian case study. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3, pp. 287-337
2016 Exploring the psychological well-being and coping strategies of terminally ill cancer patients: as Indonesian case study. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3, pp. 287-337
2016 Family, religion and identity of adolescent: a qualitative inquiry using Marcia's identity status theory. In: lnstitut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 9789674602055, pp. 59-86
2016 Family, religion and identity of adolescent: a qualitative inquiry using Marcia's identity status theory. In: lnstitut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 9789674602055, pp. 59-86
2016 Filial piety, family cohesion and spiritual well-being among Malay adolescents: a study in International Islamic University Malaysia. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 207-248
2016 Filial piety, family cohesion and spiritual well-being among Malay adolescents: a study in International Islamic University Malaysia. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 207-248
2016 Introduction to psychological well-being and life satisfaction across culture and creed. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 1-16
2016 Islamic theological and spiritual foundations of resilience: implications for counseling and psychotheraphy with Muslims. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3, pp. 3-16
2016 Loss of loved ones: coping responses of bereaved Malays shared in grief support group. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3, pp. 199-256
2016 Loss of loved ones: coping responses of bereaved Malays shared in grief support group. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3, pp. 199-256
2016 Mental health amongst undergraduate students at IIUM. In: Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3, pp. 45-78
2016 Mental health amongst undergraduate students at IIUM. In: Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3, pp. 45-78
2016 Mentoring for novice secondary school ESL teachers. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-206-2, pp. 1-12
2016 Parental divorce and its effects on the psychological well-being of children. In: Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 125-159
2016 Parental divorce and its effects on the psychological well-being of children. In: Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 125-159
2016 Predictors of happiness in life among students: a regression analysis. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 17-25
2016 Predictors of happiness in life among students: a regression analysis. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 17-25
2016 Religion and spirituality in chronic illnesses: a case study of three living related kidney transplant recipients. In: Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 27-47
2016 Religion and spirituality in chronic illnesses: a case study of three living related kidney transplant recipients. In: Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 27-47
2016 Religious commitment, peer relations and social behaviour among adolescents in Malaysia. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 115-124
2016 Religious commitment, peer relations and social behaviour among adolescents in Malaysia. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 115-124
2016 Religious coping in terminal cancer patients among multicultural Muslims: a phenomenological study. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3, pp. 259-285
2016 Religious coping in terminal cancer patients among multicultural Muslims: a phenomenological study. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-209-3, pp. 259-285
2016 Social support, psychological problems and academic achievement of college students. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 261-270
2016 Social support, psychological problems and academic achievement of college students. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 261-270
2016 Social support, psychological problems and academic achievement of college students. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 261-270
2016 Social support, psychological problems and academic achievement of college students. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 261-270
2016 The effect of parental divorce on the psychological well-being of muslim youth: implications for counseling and psycho-theraphy. In: Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 167-199
2016 The effect of parental divorce on the psychological well-being of muslim youth: implications for counseling and psycho-theraphy. In: Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 167-199
2016 Understanding children-family relationship: an exploratory on communication pattern, forgiveness ability and conflict management styles. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 249-260
2016 Understanding children-family relationship: an exploratory on communication pattern, forgiveness ability and conflict management styles. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-205-5, pp. 249-260
2011 Physical development from the Western and Islamic perspectives . In: IIUM PRESS, ISBN: , pp.
2011 Physical development from the Western and Islamic perspectives . In: IIUM PRESS, ISBN: , pp.
2006 Sistem sokongan guru novis. In: Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia & Jawatankuasa Penyelarasan Pendidikan Guru IPTA , ISBN: 983-2975-65-4, pp. 143-159
2006 Sistem sokongan guru novis. In: Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia & Jawatankuasa Penyelarasan Pendidikan Guru IPTA , ISBN: 983-2975-65-4, pp. 143-159
Monograph

2019 Development of screening instrument and manual for children with Asperger Syndrome (ISSAKKM / SIMCAS). In: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris,
2019 Instrumen saringan sindrom Asperger untuk kanak-kanak 3 ke 5 tahun. In: Pusat Penyelidikan Perkembangan Kanak-Kanak Negara (NCDRC), UPSI,
2018 Exploring the single parenting process in Malaysia: issues and coping strategies. In: ,
2010 Malaysian teacher quality for human capital development: a report on teacher quality by various stakeholders. In: National Higher Education Research Institute (IPPTN),