Assist Prof Dr. Siamak Khodarahimi | Psychopathological | Best Researcher Award
PHD at Rasti Psychological Clinic, Iran
Professional Profiles
Education
Universiti Sains Malaysia (Pinang): How Relationships Influence Stress and Emotional Problems in the Workplace Award: GRANT_NUMBER: SPD050/09
Professional Background
I am a Post Doctorate Fellow in Psychology and a Clinical Psychologist Ph.D. at Rasti Psychological Clinic, Shiraz, Iran. As an assistant professor, I have been involved in translating, co-editing, and writing several books, articles, conferences, presentations, and research projects in clinical psychology. I have served as an author and reviewer for several international journals. Current Position: Rasti Psychological Clinic, Shiraz, Iran: Psychologist and Psychotherapist Employment Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia: Post Doctorate Fellowship in Psychology 2009-09-19 to 2010-09-19
Research Focus
Siamak Khodarahimi is a clinical psychologist specializing in positive psychology and mental health. His research primarily focuses on emotional intelligence, happiness, optimism, and hope, as well as their interplay with marital status and other psychosocial factors. Khodarahimi has explored various aspects of well-being, including the impact of relationships, stress, and social support on emotional functioning. His work spans diverse populations, from Iranian adults to Malaysian young adults and undergraduates. Khodarahimi’s notable publications address topics such as perceived stress, positive-negative emotions, attachment styles, perfectionism, and the role of family dynamics in shaping psychological outcomes.
Publications
- The effects of attachment style and object relations on aggression in individuals with spousal violence: the mediating role of dark tetrad personality traits, Publication date: 2024.
- The role of adverse childhood experiences and defense mechanisms on suicidal ideation and social dysfunction, Publication date: 2024.
- Cognitive flexibility, mental health status, and sleep quality in adults with psychosocial vulnerability: The moderating role of risk factors for COVID-19, Publication date: 2024.
- The effectiveness of group-based dialectical behavior therapy on emotional regulation problems and anxiety strictness in males with generalized anxiety disorder, Publication date: 2024.
- Pathological narcissism, psychic pain and sadistic tendencies: the mediating effect of ego strength, Publication date: 2024.
- Men’s opiate-derived drug abuse and psychopathology in their wives: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Publication date: 2024.
- The role of personality features and wisdom in helping behaviors at the time of flooding, Publication date: 2023.
- Handedness, intelligence, visual-perceptual and motor functions in young adults, Publication date: 2023.
- Psychological, structural, social and economic determinants of suicide attempt: Risk assessment and decision making strategies, Publication date: 2023.
- The efficacy of affective and sensory psychotherapy module for sleep disturbances in generalized anxiety disorder, Publication date: 2022.