Dr. Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah
Fakulti Psikologi dan Kerja Sosial, UMS
Dr. Tuan Norbalkish Tuan Abdullah is a Senior Lecturer in Counseling at the Faculty of Psychology and Social Work, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and currently serves as the Coordinator of the Master of Psychology (Counseling) Programme, as well as the Coordinator of the Master of Counselling by Research and Ph.D. in Counselling. She has also played a leading role in the development and establishment of these research-based counselling programmes at UMS.
Her areas of expertise and research include HIV counseling, public health, social support systems, and psychological well-being. She serves as the Principal Investigator of a research project funded under the 2024 Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, focusing on the development of a behavioral counseling approach for HIV prevention among youth in Sabah. Through this project, she collaborates with various stakeholders, including the Sabah State Health Department (JKNS).
Dr. Tuan Norbalkish is also actively involved as a speaker and trainer in programmes related to counseling, mental health, drug prevention, and HIV awareness. She has published in internationally indexed journals, including Scopus and Web of Science (WoS), particularly in the areas of HIV counseling and psychosocial well-being.
Contact Information
Academic Department
Fakulti Psikologi dan Kerja Sosial, UMS
Appointed Department
Fakulti Psikologi dan Kerja Sosial, UMS
Education
Doktor Falsafah (ph.d)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
2021
Sarjana Sains Kaunseling
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
2015
Sarjana Muda Kaunseling Kepujian
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
2012
Research Collaborators
Research
Projects
10
Active
7
Grants
RM 219,658.00
Research Interests & Expertise
Psychological Studies - Counselling
Publications
Total Publications by Year
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
5
H-Index
2
Citations
9
Affiliation
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Research listing
Current Research Projects
Development of psycollagekit: upscaling prototype visual-based tools for children’s emotional expression
Member
2026 - 2028
A cross-cultural exploration of single mothers’ experiences with expressive art-based counselling in managing emotional and coping challenges in malaysia and indonesia
Member
2025 - 2027
Exploring the experiences of trainee counselors through counseling interventions using expressive arts therapy
Member
2025 - 2027
Enhancing hiv prevention approaches: a behavioral counseling paradigm for youth in sabah
Leader
2024 - 2027
Kecerdasan emosi terhadap motivasi akademik dan kawalan kendiri pelajar sekolah menengah luar bandar zon pantai timur sabah (tunku, lahad datu, kunak, semporna, tawau dan kalabakan)
Member
2023 - 2026
Preparing for prevention: a qualitative study of counselors' readiness to engage with hiv patients
Leader
2023 - 2026
Kesejahteraan emosi, tingkah laku, sosioekonomi dan pendidikan dalam kalangan kanak-kanak di negeri sabah
Member
2022 - 2025
Publications listing
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Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah , Nur Farha Binti Shaafi , Nurul Hudani Binti Md. Nawi , Hon Kai Yee (2026), Counselling Students’ Readiness For Hiv Prevention: Training, Attitudinal Influences, And Perceived Competence
Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah , Md Sayed Uddin , Hon Kai Yee (2026), Factors Associated With Purpose In Life Among University Students: A Scoping Review
Jasmine Adela Mutang , Chua Bee Seok , Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah , Hon Kai Yee (2026), Cyberaware 1.0: The Cutting Edge Of Web Development And Mental Health
Norafifah Binti Bali , Nur Farha Binti Shaafi , Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah , Nurul Hudani Binti Md. Nawi , Muhammad Idris Bin Bullare @ Bahari , Hon Kai Yee (2026), Counselling Students’ Readiness For Hiv Prevention: Training, Attitudinal Influences, And Perceived Competence
Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah , Norzihan Binti Ayub , Norafifah Binti Bali , Mohd. Sobri Bin Ismail , Patricia Joseph Kimong , Sabihah Binti Johan , Norlizah Binti Matshah , Carmella E. Ading , Sharon Kwan Sam Mee , Risalshah Bin Latif , Azahar Bin Che Latiff (2025), The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Self-control Among Secondary School Students In West Coast Of Sabah
Teoh Jia Long , Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah , Sabihah Binti Johan , Hon Kai Yee (2025), Community-based Learning And Intercultural Competence: Fieldwork Experiences Of Psychology Students In Multicultural Sabah
Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah , Hon Kai Yee , Ismail Bin Maakip (2025), Distress Tolerance In Higher Education: A Systematic Review Of Its Predictors And Outcomes
Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah , Jusiah Binti Idang (2025), Pengaruh Emosi Dan Efikasi Diri Terhadap Ketagihan Berulang Dalam Kalangan Orang Diparol (odp) Di Malaysia
Nurul Hudani Binti Md. Nawi , Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah (2024), An Analysis For Measuring Psychometric Properties Of The Malay Version Emotional Competence Inventory (malay-eci) Among Public School Leaders In Malaysia