Dr. Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah

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, a Master of Science in Counseling, and a Bachelor of Counseling (Hons). She currently serves as the Coordinator of the Master of Psychology (Counseling) Program at UMS. She is also assigned by the faculty to lead the development of the new Master and PhD by Research programs in Counseling.
Her primary research interests include HIV counseling, public health, and social support systems. She is the principal investigator of a Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) project funded by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, focusing on behavioral counseling for HIV prevention among youth in Sabah. In this capacity, she actively collaborates with key stakeholders, including the Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Sabah (JKNS).
Dr. Tuan Norbalkish is also a sought-after speaker and trainer in various programs related to mental health, drug prevention, and HIV awareness. She has published articles in high-indexed journals, particularly in the field of HIV counseling, and also serves as a reviewer for the indexed journal International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS).

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Contact Information

Email

tuannorbalkish@ums.edu.my

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

7

Active

7

Grants

RM 184,658.00

Research Interests & Expertise

Psychological Studies - Counselling

Publications

Total Publications by Year

NOTE: N/A = Data not available, 0 = Data not completed

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Scopus Profile

Documents

4

H-Index

2

Citations

8

Affiliation

Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Research listing

Current Research Projects

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 - 2026

Pengaruh pengetahuan agama dan personaliti terhadap komitmen produk dan perkhidmatan: kajian saudara baru di kota kinabalu

Member

2024 - 2025

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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Chua Bee Seok , Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah , Jasmine Adela Mutang , Hon Kai Yee (2026) , Cyberaware 1.0: The Cutting Edge Of Web Development And Mental Health

2.

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

3.

Norlizah Binti Matshah , Sabihah Binti Johan , Carmella E. Ading , Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah , Sharon Kwan Sam Mee , Norzihan Binti Ayub , Norafifah Binti Bali , Mohd. Sobri Bin Ismail , Risalshah Bin Latif , Patricia Joseph Kimong , Azahar Bin Che Latiff (2025) , The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Self-control Among Secondary School Students In West Coast Of Sabah

4.

Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah , Jusiah Binti Idang (2025) , Pengaruh Emosi Dan Efikasi Diri Terhadap Ketagihan Berulang Dalam Kalangan Orang Diparol (odp) Di Malaysia

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Sabihah Binti Johan , Teoh Jia Long , Hon Kai Yee , Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah (2025) , Community-based Learning And Intercultural Competence: Fieldwork Experiences Of Psychology Students In Multicultural Sabah

6.

Tuan Norbalkish Binti Tuan Abdullah , Nurul Hudani Binti Md. Nawi (2024) , An Analysis For Measuring Psychometric Properties Of The Malay Version Emotional Competence Inventory (malay-eci) Among Public School Leaders In Malaysia