Asnina Nair A/P Anandan
Salutation
Dr
School/Centre
School of Psychology and Social Sciences
Department
Psychology and Counselling
Position
Senior Lecturer
Education
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Doctor of Philosophy (Social, Economic and Health Impact), 2022
Universiti Sains Malaysia
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Masters of Science Health Psychology (Health Psychology), 2012
University of Southampton
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Bachelors of Science in Psychology (Hons) (Psychology), 2011
International Medical University
Memberships
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Society for Health Psychology (APA Division 38)
Member
2022 - Present
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Persatuan Psikologi Malaysia (PSIMA)
Full member
2019 - Present
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British Psychological Society (BPS)
Graduate Member
2013 - 2018
Research Funding
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Urban Malaysian Men’s Perceptions of Women’s Clothing and Victim Blaming: Gender Norms as a Moderator
IMU Internal Research Grant | 20 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2027
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The Influence of Parasocial Relationships on Identity Development, Emotional Regulation, and Social Functioning in Sri Lankan Young Adults: A Qualitative Study
IMU Internal Research Grant | 20 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2027
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Interplay between Drug Use and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among Female Drug Users (FDUs) in Malaysia.
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | 01 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023
Publications
Research Articles
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Barriers to enrolling in voluntary treatment programs in Malaysia: a study of women who use methamphetamine (WWUM)
JOURNAL OF ETHNICITY IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE 2024
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Risky Sexual Behaviours and Knowledge on Contraceptive Use and Family Planning Among Women Who Use Drugs (WWUDs) in Malaysia
JOURNAL OF DRUG ISSUES 2024
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Factors associated with drug use during pregnancy and breastfeeding among females who use drugs (FWUDs) in Malaysia
JOURNAL OF ETHNICITY IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE 2023
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Factors associated with intimate partner violence and barriers to reporting it, among female who use drugs in Malaysia
DRUGS: EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND POLICY 2022
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Predictors of intentions to have pelvic examinations among a UK sample of young Asian and non-Asian women
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEXUAL HEALTH 2014
Other Publications
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Factors Associated to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Barriers to reporting it among Females Who Use Drugs (FWUD) in Malaysia.
5th KANITA International Conference on Gender Studies | 28 Jul 2021
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Factors Associated with Drug Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding among Female Drug Users (FDUs) who Used Amphetamine-Type Stimulant (ATS) in Malaysia.
YSN-ASM International Virtual Conference (ISVC) | 29 Mar 2021
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Attitudes towards genitals and pelvic screening behaviour among Asian and non-Asian women in the United Kingdom
Psychology Postgraduate Conference | 12 Mar 2012
Supervisions
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Chen Jia Hui | Undergraduate | 15 Jan 2026
Thesis: The Mediating Role of Adaptive and Maladaptive Coping in the Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Moral Injury Among Malaysian Public Sector Healthcare Workers
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Kwah Yi Yan | Master (Coursework) | 19 Sep 2025
Thesis: The Moderating Role of Self-Compassion in the Relationship Between Fear of Negative Evaluation and Social Anxiety Among Malaysian Young Adults
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Ng Huey Yi | Master (Coursework) | 19 Sep 2025
Thesis: Exploring the perceptions, experience, coping strategies and support needs of caregivers in of children with cerebral palsy in Malaysian
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Thurgga Ramas Kumar | Undergraduate | 20 Jun 2025
Thesis: Urban Malaysian Men’s Perceptions of Women’s Clothing and Victim Blaming: Gender Norms as a Moderator
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Fathima Asra Thaifoor Najath | Undergraduate | 20 Jun 2025
Thesis: The Influence of Parasocial Relationships on Identity Development, Emotional Regulation, and Social Functioning in Sri Lankan Young Adults: A Qualitative Study