Dr. Nur Farhana Ardillah Binti Aftar

Dr. Nur Farhana Ardillah Binti Aftar

Fakulti Psikologi dan Kerja Sosial, UMS

Dr. Nur Farhana Ardillah Aftar is a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology and Social Work, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She is a member of the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP) and registered under the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC). Dr. Farhana obtained her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2010, followed by a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Gallaudet University in 2018, a university renowned for its expertise in the study of deafness and hard of hearing, located in Washington DC, USA. Dr. Farhana has extensive clinical experience both in the United States and Malaysia. Other than working with children and families in general, Dr. Farhana also provides psychological services to the Deaf and individuals with hearing impairments.

Contact Information

Academic Department

Fakulti Psikologi dan Kerja Sosial

Appointed Department

Fakulti Psikologi dan Kerja Sosial

Education

Ijazah Doktor Falsafah Psikologi Klinikal

Gallaudet College, Washington D.c.

2018

Sarjana Psikologi

Gallaudet College, Washington D.c.

2016

Ijazah Sarjana Psikologi Klinikal

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

2010

Diploma In Health Psychology

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

2008

Bachelor Degree Of Biomedical Sciences With Hons

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

2007

Research

Projects

16

Active

7

Grants

RM 864,285.55


Research Interests & Expertise

Publications

Total Publications by Year

Total publications by calendar year
Year Publications
2018 1
2019 2
2020 3
2021 4
2022 4
2023 4
2024 3
2025 4
2026 1

Scopus Metrics

Scopus Profile

Documents

2

H-Index

1

Citations

18

Institutional

26

Research listing

Completed and ongoing projects

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School Readiness in Preschool Children: Evaluating Relaxation Techniques for Anxiety Reduction and Psychological Well-Being

Member

2026 - 2028

COST OF RAISING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN MALAYSIA

Member

2026 - 2027

Exploring Mental Health Literacy, Help-Seeking Behaviors, and Barriers to Care Among the General Population in Sabah

Member

2024 - 2026

Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Regarding Alcohol Use Among University Student

Leader

2023 - 2025

Pemulihan Penguasaan 3M dalam kalangan murid tahun 6 di Sekolah Luar bandar Sabah

Member

2023 - 2026

Publications listing

Note: publication data for the last 3 years will be displayed

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1.

ALFRED CHAN HUAN ZHI , JASMINE ADELA MUTANG , NUR FARHANA ARDILLAH BINTI AFTAR , MUHAMMAD IDRIS BIN BULLARE @ BAHARI , NORSIMAH BINTI DASAN , SHARON KWAN SAM MEE , LAILAWATI BTE MADLAN @ ENDALAN (2026), Penerimaan emosi dalam kalangan ibu tunggal di Sabah

2.

MUHAMMAD IDRIS BIN BULLARE @ BAHARI , ALFRED CHAN HUAN ZHI , JASMINE ADELA MUTANG , NUR FARHANA ARDILLAH BINTI AFTAR , NORSIMAH BINTI DASAN , SHARON KWAN SAM MEE , LAILAWATI BTE MADLAN @ ENDALAN (2025), Emotional Intelligence Personal and Social Competence Scale Psychometric: Single Mother in Sabah, Malaysia

3.

NUR FARHANA ARDILLAH BINTI AFTAR (2024), Examining the presence of childhood trauma among patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in Malaysia