
Assistant Professor Dr Zhooriyati Binti Sehu Mohamad
Assistant Professor
Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)
- Master of Social Science (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) (Anthropology and Sociology)
Areas of Interest
Happiness and flourishing
Positive emotion
Well-being
Positive relationship
Stress
Mental health
Social support
Life satisfaction
Problematic youth
Research
Positive psychology, mental health, well-being, qualitative research, cyberpsychology, juvenile delinquency, and vulnerable populations
Publication
- Zhooriyati, S. M. & Intan H. M. Hashim. (2014). Malaysian lesbian's stress level. Humanitas Jurnal Psikologi Indonesia, (1) 1-8. (ISSN 1693-7236 vol. XI No 1)
- Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad & Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim (2015). Hubungan interpersonal golongan ‘pengkid’ di Malaysia, Jurnal Pembangunan Sosial, (18). (ISSN 1394-6528).
- Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim, Zulkarnain Ahmad Hatta, Zhooriyati Sehu Mohd, Salahuddein Ayob, Noraida Abdul Ghani, Nurulhuda Ramli, Nor Diana Mohd Mahudin, Shukran Abd Rahman, Mohamad Arif Shuib & Zarina Mat Saad. (2016). Exploring emotional experiences during hajj: the role of social interaction. Jurnal Pembangunan Sosial, Special Issue (Vol 19, Bil 2).
- Elaine, T. H. F. & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2019). Early intervention services for special needs children: an exploration of the effectiveness of early special education In Malaysia. Psychological Research and Intervention, 2 (1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.21831/pri.v2i1.24526
- Divaasini, D., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2019). Psychological effects and coping strategies after major surgery in adults. Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia, 33 (2): 37-48 ISSN-2289-8174.
- Alif Mu’arifah, Siti Muyana, Wahyu Nanda Eka Saputra, & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2020). The influence of attachment and self-esteem on the emotion regulation of students' in Bantul Indonesia, Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling, 5(1), 2020, 9–17. DOI: 10.17977/um001v5i12020p009.
- Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad, Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim, & Zulkarnain Ahmad Hatta (2020). Pengalaman emosi semasa haji: kajian literatur. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 5 (34), 1-9. DOI: 10.35631/IJEPC.534001.
- Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad, Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim, & Zulkarnain Ahmad Hatta (2020). Faktor yang mempengaruhi emosi: fokus kepada ibadah haji di Arab Saudi. Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia, 34 (3): 37-48 ISSN-2289-8174.
- Juliana, J., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2020). Self concept of female adolescents offenders in juvenile detention center in Tangerang, Indonesia. Jurnal Sains Sosial Malaysian: Journal of Social Science Jilid. 5 (1): 1-11. (ISSN: 2600-8068)
- Khor, P. G., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2020). The challenges experienced by adolescent and parents in dual-income family: a qualitative study. Jurnal Sains Sosial Malaysian: Journal of Social Science Jilid. 5 (1): 100-111. (ISSN: 2600-8068)
- Khoo, Y. S., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2021). Meaning in life of Malaysian adolescents: a qualitative study. Malaysian Journal of Youth Studies, 23, (ISSN 2180-1649).
- Zhooriyati, S. M., Crendy, T. Y. T., Aniq Luqman, S. A., Farah, U. S., & Eunice, D. (2021). Refugees life in Malaysia: a review paper. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Volume 6, Issue 9, 437-446.
- Ka Vian, T., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2021). Parental attitude and parental intervention strategies on digital media usage among young children. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Volume 6, Issue 9, 419-429. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47405/mjssh.v6i9.990
- Gin, L. L., Syasyila, K., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2021). The psychological states of beggars in Malaysia: Happiness, subjective well-being, and gratitude. Journal of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development. Vol.7(2), 26-46. https://doi.org/10.33736/jcshd.3661.2021
- Zhooriyati, S. M., & Chen, S. Y. (2021). The challenges and coping mechanism of adolescents with siblings with developmental disabilities. Southeast Asia Psychology, 9 (1), 108 –125. e-ISSN 2710-544X
- Syasyila, K., Gin, L. L., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2021, October 21-23). Positivity during the global pandemic among Malaysians COVID-19 front liners: A pilot study [Conference presentation abstract]. Tenth International Qualitative Research Conference 2021, Malaysia.
- Zhooriyati S. M., Crendy T. Y. Y., Sammi C. S. W., Lu X. Lu X. (2021). The perception, stress and psychological distress of the corona virus disease (Covid-19) after the outbreak in Malaysia. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 25 (3), 6707–6720. Retrieved from https://www.annalsofrscb.ro/index.php/journal/article/view/2185
- Shuen, C., & Zhooriyati, S.M. (2021). Meaning in life and workplace spirituality as intervention on psychological well-being of preschool teachers. Attarbawiy: Malaysian Online Journal of Education, 5 (2), 1-12. (e-ISSN: 2600-7622)
- Alif, M., Zhooriyati, S. M., & Widyastuti, D. A. (2021). Construct validity and reliability of an adolescent’s coping strategy instrument. Psikopedagogia, 10 (2), 52-57. DOI: 10.12928/psikopedagogia.v10i2.20206
- Zhooriyati, S. M., & Despois, D. Y. (2022). Spillover-crossover effects of work-life conflict among married academicians in private university. Pertanika J. Soc. Sci. & Hum, 30(1), 139-157. https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.30.1.08
- Kalaivanan Syasyila, Lim Lee Gin & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad (2022). The meaning in life and courage of Malaysian frontliners during COVID-19: A qualitative study. Pertanika J. Soc. Sci. & Hum, 30 (2): 623 – 640. https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.30.2.11
- Syazwan, N., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2022). Body dissatisfaction among Malaysian gay men through beauty standard expectations for body image on social media. Asian Journal of Behavioral Sciences. 3(4), 79-84. https://doi.org/10.55057/ajbs.2022.3.4.8
- Sarah Mashitah, Z., Zhooriyati, S. M., & Lee, S. H. (2022). Attitude and perceived social norms towards risk-taking behaviors among male university students in Malaysia. Journal of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, 8(1), 49-46. https://doi.org/10.33736/jcshd.3807.2022
- Eunice, D., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2022). An exploration of sexuality communication between parents and their adolescent children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(4), 2046-2063.
- Yee Von, C., Zhooriyati, S. M., & Chuan, H. M. (2022). The relationship between emotional intelligence (ei), parental involvement and academic performance among university students in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(5), 565 – 577. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v12-i5/13148
- Gin, L. L., Syasyila, K., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2022). Self-efficacy and optimism as intervention of Malaysian gay males in coming out, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(5), 1516-1531.
- Gin, L. L., Syasyila, K., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2022). Meaning in life and happiness in coming out: A qualitative study of Malaysian gay males, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(5), 1601 – 1615.
- Samantha Lee Su May & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2022). The factors of social media usage and mental health: a study on Malaysian adolescents. Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 4(2), 45-56. https://doi.org/10.55057/ajbs.2022.4.2.4
- Ying, S. K., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2022). The self-perception of sugar relationship and self-esteem among young adults: a qualitative study. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(5), 1412-1423. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v12-i6/13937
- Ezarina Zakaria, Noor Nasihah Kamarudin, Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad, Masahiro Suzuki, Balan Rathakrishnan, Soon Singh Bikar Singh, Zaizul Ab Rahman, Vikneswaran Sabramani, Azianura Hani Shaari, & Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin. (2022). The role of family life and the influence of peer pressure on delinquency: qualitative evidence from Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19(13), 7846. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19137846 )
- Saeid Motevalli1, Tajularipin Sulaiman, Mohd Sahandri Ghani Hamzah, Fariba Hossein Abadi4, Mohd Nazri Bin Abdul Rahman, & Zhooriyati binti Sehu Mohamad. (2022). The effects of cognitive restructuring and study skills training on test anxiety and academic achievement among university students. Journal of Institutional Research South East Asia, 20(1), 104-130.
- Azureen binti Abd Aziz, Azureen binti Abd Aziz, Muhammad Ajib Abd Razak, Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad, Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin. (2022). The implications of imprisonment of husbands towards the wives in Malaysia. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(8), 168-179.
- Alif Muarifah, Nurul Hidayati Rofiah, Muya Barida, Zhooriyati Binti Sehu Mohamad, & Fitriana Oktaviani. (2022). Students’ academic procrastination during the Coronavirus Disease-19 pandemic: How does adversity quotient mediate parental social support? Frontiers in Education-Educational Psychology, 7:961820. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2022.961820
- Aniq Luqman, S. A., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2022). The Application of psychological operation (Psyop): an empirical analysis on the siege of Sauk. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 7(7), e001643. https://doi.org/10.47405/mjssh.v7i7.1643
- Zhooriyati, S. M., Khalid, A. A. B., Alif, M., Farah, U. S., & Goh, W. C. M. The positive state and positive mindset in building a positive relationship: A review paper. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 7(7), e001640. https://doi.org/10.47405/mjssh.v7i7.1640
- Yii Ee Thing, & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2022). The influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on early educators' perspectives on digital play. Hong Kong Journal of Social Sciences, 59, 218-231.
- Barbara, L. X. T. & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad. (2022). Social well-being of juvenile sex offenders with conduct issues in Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 7(12), e001965. https://doi.org/10.47405/mjssh.v7i12.1965
- Jesika, J., & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad. (2023). Challenges in building positive self-concept in female adolescent offenders in juvenile detention center in Tangerang, Indonesia. Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Studies, 23(1), 104-113. https://doi.org/10.14456/hasss.2023.10
- Vivian13 Lee Yi Mun & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad. (2023). Psychological impact of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health practitioners in Selangor, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 19(3), 28-35. https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.3.5
- Syasyila, K., Gin, L., & Zhooriyati S. M. (2023). The influence of positivity on the meaning of life among Malaysian frontliners during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research, 9(1), 37-48.
- Yeng, K. Y., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2023). A case study on peer influence and peer pressure in juvenile delinquency. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(8), 409-423. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i8/17440
- Nurina, T. P. H., & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad. (2023). Hippotherapy for children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD), International Journal Of Academic Research In Business And Social Sciences, 13(12), 5348-5358. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i12/18736
- Sara Salah Ahmed Mahmoud Elheneidy & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad. (2025). Exploring challenges and coping strategies for mental well-being among international students in Malaysia. Journal of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, 11(1), 19-34. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33736/jcshd.8719.2025
- Parisa Sadat Bizeh & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad. (2025). Exploring cultural and psychological barriers to Iranian men’s delayed disclosure of childhood sexual harassment. Asian Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 7(2), 1-13. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55057/ajbs.2025.7.2.1
- Umaima Nadeem & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad. (2025). Exploring emotional availability and psychological adjustment in newlywed men in malaysia: a qualitative study. International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 8(5), 507-515. https://doi.org/10.53894/ijirss.v8i5.8761
- Zarin Tasneem & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad. (2025). Exploring the base of conscience and strategies for balancing freedom of conscience among university students. Asian Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 7(3), 1-11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55057/ajbs.2025.7.3.1
- Michelle Yong Jie Hui & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad. (2025). The lived experiences of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) cessation in Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21(4), 230-238. https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.21.4.29
- Maryam Pirbhoy & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad. (2026). Lived experiences of humour as a coping strategy in higher education. Muallim Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 10(2), 55-67. https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/396
- Akshara Mutateesa & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad. (2026). The role of extracurricular activities in the social and emotional development of Sri Lankan university students. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 8(2),271-285. https://doi.org/10.55057/ajress.2026.8.2.1.23
- Sara Salah Ahmed Mahmoud Elheneidy & Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad. (2026). Lived experiences of Malaysian parents following their child’s autism diagnosis: A qualitative study in Klang Valley. Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research, 12(1), 33-45. https://doi.org/10.61211/mjqr120103
Chapter In Book
- Juliana, J., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2020). Self Concept and Coping Strategies of Female Adolescent Offenders in Juvenile Detention Center in Tangerang, Indonesia, Articles compilation thesis in 5 minutes, series 1/2020 (pp 6-14). MNNF Publisher.
- Khoo, Y. S., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2020). An Exploration on Adolescents’ Meaning in Life, Life Satisfaction and Happiness: A Qualitative Study. MNNF Publisher.
- Zhooriyati, S. M., & Khalid, A. A. B. (2020). Cabaran Psikologikal Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) Dan Covid-19: Pengaplikasian Pendekatan PERMA Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan in Kompilasi Artikel Pendekatan Bimbingan dan Kaunseling Dalam Menangani Impak COVID-19. PERKAMA International, Kuala Lumpur.
- Abdhulla, S., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2021). Social Anxiety and Peer Influence to Risk Taking Behavior Among Late Adolescents. MAPIM Publisher.
- Calma, S. L., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2021). Relationship Between Problematic Smartphone Usage, Self-Efficacy and Academic Performance Among Adolescents. MAPIM Publisher.
- Mu, Y. T., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2021). Relationship Between Social Media Usage, Appearance Conversation with Friends, and Body Satisfaction Among Adolescents. MAPIM Publisher.
- Ooi, X. R., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2021). Relationships Between Social Networking Sites Use, Social Networking Sites Social Comparison, and Depression Among Secondary School Students in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MAPIM Publisher.
- Suthanithi, N., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2021). Challenges and Coping Strategies Among Middle East Students. MAPIM Publisher.
- Wan, L. L., & Zhooriyati, S. M. (2021). Relationship Between Parental Involvement and School Adjustment Among Early Adolescents in Selangor, Malaysia. MAPIM Publisher.
- Zhooriyati Sehu Mohamad & Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim. (2023). Pengalaman emosi semasa menunaikan ibadah haji di Arab Saudi: Analisis kajian diari. Dalam Norruzeyati Che Mohd Nasir, Penyelidikan kualitatif: Prosedur, praktis dan aplikasi (m/s 439-458). UUM Press
Conferences
- 2024 – Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom. Exploring Motivational Factors and Their Impact on the Roles of Cyberbystanders Among University Students in Malaysia.
- 2022 – 11th International Conference on Psychology & Psychiatry (ICPP), Istanbul, Turkey. The Perception of Family and Emotional Experiences of Orphan Adolescents in Malaysia.
- 2022 – International Virtual Summer Program in Current Developments in Psychology, Indonesia. The Challenges Faced by Juvenile Sex Offenders with Conduct Issues When They Socialize with Peers.
- 2022 – International Conference of Research and Education for Educators (ICREE), Tawau, Sabah. The Impact of Social Media Use on Adolescents’ Life Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Optimism.
- 2019 – Asian Congress of Health Psychology (ACHP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. A Phenomenological Study on the Emotional Distresses of Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Their Coping Strategies.
- 2018 – Asian Association of Indigenous and Cultural Psychology (AAICP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Psychological Effects and Coping Strategies After Major Surgery in Adults.
- 2015 – International Conference on Social Sciences (USM-ICOSS 2015), Penang, Malaysia. Emotional Experiences During Muslim Spiritual Journey.
- 2014 – International Social Development Conference (ISDC 2014). Understanding Factors Influencing Emotions: A Literature Review.
- 2013 – 5th Social Sciences Postgraduate National Seminar (SSPNS), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. Bentuk Hubungan Interpersonal Golongan 'Pengkid' di Malaysia.
Professional Engagement
Professional Appointments
- Panel Member, Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
- Honorary Secretary, Malaysian Criminological and Correctional Association (MCCA)
- Secretary I, Qualitative Research Association Malaysia (QRAM)
- Honorary Secretary, Persatuan Psikologi Malaysia (PSIMA) (2019–2021)
Adjunct Lecturer
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Wawasan Open University, Kuala Lumpur. (2023-Present)
Reviewer
- Reviewer, Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities
- Reviewer, Current Psychology Journal
- Reviewer, European Journal of Educational Research
- Reviewer, Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia
- Reviewer, The Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research (MJQR)
- Reviewer, the Sarawak Civil Service Psychology and Counselling Bulletin
- Review Editor on the Editorial Board of Positive Psychology (speciality section of Frontiers in Psychology)
- Reviewer, International Conference of Social Administration and Justice 2022 (University Malaya)
- Proposal Reviewer, Qualitative Research Association Malaysia (QRAM) Research Grant 2023.
- Reviewer, “From Reykjavik to Penang: Lessons of Love and Happiness” by Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia.
- Reviewer, the 5th USM-International Conference on Social Sciences (USM-ICOSS) 2023 Proceeding.
- Reviewer, The Malaysian Psychology Students Assembly (MAPSA) 2024
- Article Reviewer for Malaysian Criminological and Correctional Association (MCCA) 2024
- Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research (MJQR) Paper Reviewer (2026)



  