Mrs. N.F. Faiqa

MPhil in Psychology (Reading), University of Kelaniya/ BA (Hons) Psychology (Kelaniya)/ Diploma in Counselling (NISD, Colombo)

Temporary Demonstrator

Department of Psychology and Counselling
Media and Communication Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Community Psychology

Demonstrator, Open University, Nawala. 2024 Nov – Present

Academic Coordinator, Open University, Nawala. 2023 Nov – 31 Oct

Visiting Lecturer, St. George International Teachers’ Training Institute. 2021 Dec – Present

Visiting Lecturer, Ayesha College of Higher Education. 2021 July – Present

Trainee Student Counsellor, Ratmalana District Secretariat affiliated with Zahira College Colombo. 2019

Research Assistant, Law and Society Trust. 2019

Action research on the intervention of the stress of Caretakers of special needs child (Partial requirement of Diploma in Counseling, NISD), 2019

Menopause-related mental health issues: Cross-cultural study of Buddhist and Muslim women in Colombo 2021

The Psychological Factors Influencing Consumption through social media in the Post-Cultural Space: A Comprehensive Analysis, Parliament Journal volume 4, 2024

The Psychological Impact of social media on Political Discourse among Sri Lankan Facebook Users Asia-Pacific Peace Research Association (APPRA) Conference – 2024 (Under Review)

Application of Narrative persuasion theory for peaceful coexistence in the Sri Lankan Context. E-Journal of the Social Reconciliation Center of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. – 2024 (Under Review)

Maternal mental health and social support from online communities during the postpartum period.International Seminar on Social Issues and Challenges in the Current Scenario – A Multi Disciplinary Approach (ISSICCS: 2024).

Nonviolence communication in digital media to mitigate racial conflicts International Conference, National Institute for Social Development, 2023

Menopause related mental health issues during Covid, Alternative Social Work Practices during Covid-19- National Institute for Social Development, 2022

Menopause-related mental health issues- National Conference on Social Sciences (NUCSS ), 2021