Professor
Dr. Aeysha Sultana
Department of Psychology
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Research profiles & links
Biography
Present professional status of Aeysha Sultana is Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Sultana obtained M.Sc. (Thesis) degree with specialization in Clinical Psychology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1999. She received B.Sc. (Honors) degree in Psychology from the same university in 1998. Sultana secured First Class and First position in both the M.Sc. and B.Sc. Examinations. ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
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| Ph.D. | Public Health | Flinders University, Australia | Australia | 2017 |
| M.Phil. | Social Psychology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2010 |
| Masters | Psychology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2001 |
| Bachelor | Psychology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2000 |
| H.S.C | Humanities | Rajshahi Board | Bangladesh | 1994 |
| S.S.C | Humanities | Rajshahi Board | Bangladesh | 1992 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Oct 2021 | Present |
| Associate Professor (Full-time) | Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Oct 2013 | Oct 2021 |
| Assistant Professor (Full-time) | Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Aug 2009 | Oct 2013 |
| Lecturer (Full-time) | Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jun 2005 | Aug 2009 |
| Lecturer (Part-time) | Dhaka College | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Aug 2002 | Aug 2002 |
| Visiting Teacher | Department of Psychology, Lalmatia Girls' University College, Lalmatia. | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Feb 2002 | Jan 2004 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology and Counselling | Coping Strategies, Mental Health, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, and Depression |
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| Educational Psychology | School Bullying, Achievement Motivation |
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| Personality and Social psychology |
Women's Empowerment, Partner Violence/Domestic Violence, Role Perception, Person Perception, Personality Characteristics, Parental Acceptance-rejection, Intimate Partner Acceptance |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
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| No project/research supervision is found | ||||||
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
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| Principal Investigator of the research project titled “Effect of COVID 19 on Gender-Based Violence: A Study of TMS Microcredit Members in Bangladesh”, Awarded project of the Centennial Research Grant University of Dhaka | 01-08-2020 | 01-08-2021 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| 1 | Bangladesh Psychological Association (BPA) | Life time | 2018 | Life Time |
| Journal Article | |
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| 1 |
Khatun, M. A., Baroi, B., Muhammad , N. and Sultana, M. A. : Exploring clinical features of children with autism in Bogura city of Bangladesh,
. Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences, 33(1), 67–77. https://doi.org/10.3329/dujbs.v33i1.72482 , vol.33 , no.1 Faculty of Biological Sciences University of Dhaka , pp.67–77 , 2024
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| 2 |
Sultana, M. A. and Rahman , A. : Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on gender based violence: a study on TMSS microcredit members,
Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences , vol.33 , no.1 Faculty of Biological Sciences, Dhaka University , pp.57–65 , 2024
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| 3 |
Asha, S. A. and Sultana, M. A. : Does social awareness intervention increase pro-environmental behavior? An observational Study,
Social Science Review [The Dhaka University Studies, Part-D] , vol.38 , no.2 , pp.91-104 , 2021
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Sultana,M.A., Ward, P.R. and Bond, M. J. : The impact of a bullying awareness programme for primary school teachers: a cluster randomized controlled trial in Dhaka, Bangladesh,
Educational Studies , vol.46 , no.1 , pp.106-116 , 2020
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| 5 |
Sultana, M.A. and Bond, M. J., Pulvirenti, M., Ward, P.R. : School Headmasters‟ perceptions of bullying in Bangladesh: Identifying barriers and recommendations to detail with school bullying,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.29 , pp.29-41 , 2019
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| 6 |
Sultana, M.A. and Suchana, J. E., Uddin, S.S. : Brightness of attire induced halo effect influencing person perception,
Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.41 , pp.81 – 92 , 2019
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Uddin, S.S., Aktar, M. A and Sultana, M. A. : Beggars in Dhaka city: Profession or compulsion,
Asian Journal of Business and Economics , vol.4 , no.4,3 Quarter III , pp.1-14 , 2014
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| 8 |
Sultana, M.A and Uddin, S.S : Women’s work status related to attitude towards female employment, female role perception and perceived social support in Bangladesh,
Regional Studies , vol.XXXI (2) , pp.97-110 , 2013
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| 9 |
Sultana, M.A and Uddin, S.S. : Work status, number of children, educational qualification and social support as determinants of attitude towards female employment among women in Bangladesh,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.36 , pp.15 -25 , 2012
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Sultana, A. : Self-esteem and self-efficacy as related to women’s participation in employment,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.35 , pp.1 – 12 , 2011
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| 11 |
Sultana, M.A., Akhter, S. and Islam, S. : Relationship between suicidal ideation and depression,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.21 , pp.91 – 106 , 2011
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| 12 |
Sultana, A. and Naher, J. : Relation of Parental Rejection with Anxiety and Depression,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.33 , pp.67 – 78 , 2009
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| 13 |
Sultana, A. and Leon, M. A. I. : Relation of Academic Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control with Life Satisfaction of Dhaka University Students,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.32 , pp.73 – 82 , 2008
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| 14 |
Sultana, A., Uddin, M. K. and Rahman, M. G. : Relationship between Parental Acceptance and Intimate Partner Acceptance,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.18 , pp.11 – 18 , 2008
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| 15 |
Sultana, A. and Chanda, M.B. : Effect of Types of Job and Sex on Anxiety,
Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.31 , pp.33 – 40 , 2007
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| 16 |
Sultana, A. and Hossain, M. S. : Relation between Anxiety and Ulcer,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.31 , pp.41 – 48 , 2007
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| 17 |
Sultana, A. : Relationship of Mental Health, Neuroticism, Extraversion with Life Satisfaction.,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.28 , pp.29 – 38 , 2004
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| 18 |
Sultana, A., Sayem, S.M. and Shahidullah, S.M. : Fascism as Related to Political Involvement.,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.25 , pp.19 – 26 , 2001
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| 19 |
Hossain, N. and Sultana, M.A. : Single-sex and co-education: Effects on self-concept and academic achievement,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.30 , pp.1-10 , 2020
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| 20 |
Mahjabin, S. and Sultana, M. A. : Adaptation of the Deo-Mohan Achievement Motivation (n-Ach) Scale for Urban Students in Bangladesh,
Social Science Review (Dhaka University Studies, Part-D) , vol.37 , no.2 , pp.285-297 , 2020
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| 21 |
Shamima, A., Sultana, M. A. and Akter, S. : Relationship between personality traits and coping strategies among university students,
Bangladesh Journal of Psychology , vol.23 , pp.89-98 , 2020
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Nuzhat, A. and Sultana, M.A. : Effect of metacognitive ability and selective attention ability on academic performance of adolescents,
The Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences , vol.30 , no.1 , pp.59-67 , 2021
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Uddin, S. S., Dundon, A. and Sultana, M. A. : Impact of Microcredit on Women's Empowerment in Some Selected Villages in Bangladesh: Exploration of Change in Women's Status and 'Peace in the Family',
Philosophy and Progress , vol.LXIII-LXIV , no.1-2 , pp.30-64 , 2018
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
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| International | Australian Post Graduate Award (APA) | 2012 | Australia | Australian Post Graduate Award (APA) for PhD |
| Local | Received dhaka University Research Grant for conducting M.Phil | 2002 | Bangladesh | Received Research Grant for conducting M.Phil |
| Local | Book Prize of the University of Dhaka based on results of M. Sc. Examination | 1999 | Bangladesh | |
| Local | Professor M. U. Ahmed Gold Medal Award of the University of Dhaka based on results of M. Sc. Examination | 1999 | Bangladesh | Gold Medal Award for standing first in first class |
| Local | Book Prize of the University of Dhaka based on results of B. Sc. Examination | 1998 | Bangladesh | |
| Local | Professor Mir Fokhruzzaman Memorial Trust Scholarship in 1997 awarded by the Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka | 1997 | Bangladesh | based on the best performance in 2nd year honors final exam |
Name & designation
Dr. Aeysha Sultana
Professor
Department
Department of Psychology Faculty of Biological Sciences
Email
aeysha.sultana@du.ac.bd
Phone
+88-01925-650876