Psychologist & Researcher
Maaza Saeed
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
A researcher and educator specializing in cross-cultural emotion regulation, mindfulness-based interventions, and the cognitive dimensions of well-being. With a Ph.D. from Shaanxi Normal University and affiliations with the American Psychological Association, Dr. Saeed bridges Eastern and Western psychological traditions in her scholarship and practice.
Education
Ph.D. in Psychology
Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
2022
Dissertation: Effects of mood on cognitive task performance via mind wandering — experimental studies based on mood induction and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
M.S. in Psychology
University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
2015
Thesis: Cyber-bullying and mental health problems in university-going students.
B.Sc. in Psychology
Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
2013
Thesis: Perceived parental acceptance rejection and psychopathic tendencies in adolescents.
Research Interests
Cross-cultural differences in emotion regulation
Experimental design and behavioral interventions
Applied mindfulness and behavioral therapies for mental health
Decision-making under emotional states
Academic Appointments
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
Hanuun University
Psychology Lecturer & Counselor
Edison International Training Center, Xi'an, China
Adjunct Instructor
National College of Business Administration & Economics
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Management and Technology
Grants & Awards
School ScholarshipShaanxi Normal University, 2016–2021
Academic Excellence AwardShaanxi Provincial Scholarship, 2018
International Conference Research GrantAPA Convention, San Francisco — School of Psychology, Shaanxi Normal University, 2018