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DR. MOHD NAJMI BIN DAUD
SENIOR LECTURER
FACULTY OF HUMAN ECOLOGY
najmi@upm.edu.my
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PROFESSIONAL

Dr. Mohd Najmi Daud is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), and a registered Clinical Psychologist. He holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), before earning his PhD in Psychology from Massey University, New Zealand. With deep expertise in Psychopathology and qualitative research, he currently offers consultancy services for mental health disorders at the PsiTra Psychology & Consultation Clinic (PKPK), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). In addition to his extensive teaching experience at various prestigious institutions, including Universiti Malaya (UM), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Selangor (UNISEL), and Xiamen University Malaysia (XMU), he is actively involved in global research and publications focusing on adolescent mental health, conduct disorders, and aggression. Dr. Mohd Najmi serves as a postgraduate supervisor at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and a clinical supervisor for clinical psychology trainees at Taylor’s University. He is also an active member of several international professional organizations, including the Malaysian Psychological Association (PSIMA), the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD), and the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP).
NAME :
(Dr.) MOHD NAJMI BIN DAUD
POST :
SENIOR LECTURER
ENTITY :
FACULTY OF HUMAN ECOLOGY

FIELD OF SUPERVISION
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY / FAMILY ECOLOGY / HUMAN DEVELOPMENT / PSYCHOLOGY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2017
PhD (Psychology), Massey University, New Zealand
2009
M.HSc (Clinical Psychology), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
2005
B.HSc (Psychology),International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
WORKING EXPERIENCE
2017
Senior Lecturer, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of Human Ecology, UPM (2017 to present)
2010
Tutor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of Human Ecology, UPM (2010 to 2017)
2010
Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Industrial Studies, University Selangor, Malaysia (Jan 2010 – May 2010)
2009
Lecturer, Department of Educational Foundations and Humanities, Faculty of Education, University Malaya (UM)
2008
Consultant (Clinical Psychologist) (Affiliate), Human Dynamic Asia Pacific Consulting Sdn. Bhd., (Sept 2008 - Sept 2009)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
2022
Research on the Effectiveness of Cash Assistance (BSH @ BPR) (LHDN)
2022
Positive Islamic Parenting Module (UPM, Oxford & Unicef)
2019
Kajian Kualiti Tadika KEMAS
2019
Kajian Pembentukan Pendidikan Alternatif Bagi Kanak-Kanak Berisiko
2010
Pemurnian Modul Cakna Diri, Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara (LPPKN)
2008
Critical Incidence Stress Debrifing (CISD) Intervention, MISC Berhad, Djibouti
TEACHING
Medical Psychology
Brain and Human Behaviors
Cognition and Language
Psychology of Social and Interpersonal Behaviors
Psychopathology
Social Psychology
Psychology of Personality and Human Dynamic
Stress and Coping
Experimental and Non-experimental Design and Analysis
Theories of Developmental Psychology
NON-JOB RELATED ACTIVITY
Member of the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development
Member of the Malaysian Psychological Association (PSIMA)
Member of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology
Committee Member of the International Association of Behavioral Sciences
AREA OF SPECIALISATION
Clinical Psychology
Qualitative Research
RESEARCH AREA
Cross Cultural Psychology
Conduct Disorder
Traumatic experience
Psychopathology
Qualitative research
RESEARCH PROJECT
2020
Individual wellbeing during movement control order due to Covid 19 pandemic among FACE community in Malaysia
CURRENT RESEARCH
2021
The Effectiveness of Scaffolding Approach towards Problem Solving Skills among Preschool Children
2019
Developing a responsive model of intervention plan for incarcerated adolescents in approved schools in Malaysia
2019
Kajian Pembentukan Pendidikan Alternatif Bagi Kanak-Kanak Berisiko
PUBLICATION
2025
Relationship Between Gender Discrimination, Work-Life Balance and Stress among Working Women in Klang Valley
2025
Family environment, self-esteem, and personal growth initiative: A systematic review of adolescent emotional health
2024
Exploration of the Influence Mechanism of Multi-Generational Interaction on Young Children’s Socialization Development – Based on Grandparents and Parents Co-parenting Families
2024
Social Support, Social Interaction and Vocational Studies Role on Youth Leadership Skills among Polytechnic Students in Lagos State, Nigeria
2024
Paternal and Maternal Stress in Caring for Children with Learning Disabilities in Inclusive Basic Schools in Abuja, Nigeria
2023
Relationship Between Alexithymia Regulation and Independent Living Readiness among Incarcerated Adolescents
2023
The Role of Peer Pressure, Parental Bonding, and Sensation Seeking in Predicting Risk-taking Attitude among Adolescents in Selangor, Malaysia
2022
EXAMINING THE ASSESSMENT PROFILE OF PERCEPTUAL ABILITY AMONG CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
2021
The Familial Experiences of Malay Adolescents with Conduct Issues: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)
2021
The Readiness for Independent Living among Incarcerated Adolescents in Malaysia: A Conceptual Paper
2021
Perception on The Role of Parenting Style on Juvenile Delinquency among Adolescents in The Government Remand Homes, Lagos State Nigeria
2020
Social Preference towards Reactive Aggression among Justice-Involved Adolescents in Malaysia
2020
Mother! I'm Autistic. Am I A Burden to You?
2019
The School Experience of Malay Adolescent with Conduct Issues