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I am Shakira Khatun, a dedicated psychology researcher from Bangladesh with a strong interest in cognitive and clinical psychology, as well as the development of psychometric assessment tools. I am currently completing my Master of Science in Psychology at the University of Rajshahi, where I secured first position with a perfect CGPA of 4.00/4.00, following a B.Sc. in Psychology with a CGPA of 3.96/4.00. I have also gained practical experience through an internship at the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b).
I have developed much of my research expertise through my involvement with Shahrier’s CCPSY Research Group, with a focus on quantitative research methods. This includes developing psychological scales, conducting field studies, analyzing complex datasets, and contributing to manuscripts for international publication. I am proud to have several papers published in reputable journals.
Beyond research, I am passionate about mentoring junior colleagues, coordinating lab activities, and continuously enhancing my skills with analytical tools such as SPSS, R, JASP, and qualitative data analysis software. I strive to combine rigorous research with practical application to advance psychological science and assessment practices.
CURRENT RESEARCH
- Development and Validation of the Gift Reciprocation Anxiety Scale (GRAS) for Youths and Adults in Intimate Relationships. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e41956)
- Development and Validation of the Learning Schedule Adherence Scale (LSAS) for University Students. (https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-025-00598-0)
- Psychometric Evaluation of the Bangla Version of the Body Image States Scale (B-BISS) for Young Adults in Bangladesh. (https://doi.org/10.62275/josep.25.1000022)
- Psychometric Evaluation of the Over-Cleanliness Scale (OCS) Amid Covid-19 Pandemic and the Role of Perceived Stress and OCD Proneness on Over-Cleanliness: A Cross-Sectional Study. (https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.71472)
- Psychometric evaluation of the online deception and intimacy and the perception of guilt measures: Role of malignant traits on online deception and intimacy mediated by the perception of guilt in romantic relationships. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105998).