Academic Team

Anasakina Ismail | Lecturer in Psychology | Outreach & Professional Engagement

Anasakina Ismail is a PhD candidate in Educational Psychology, specialising in constructivist pedagogical practices and their impact on student motivation and self-concept. Her academic interests also span community psychology, correctional psychology, criminology, and criminal behaviour.

Since 2020, she has been actively involved in undergraduate teaching while also serving as a social advocate with non-governmental organisations, working on initiatives that connect education, community development, and social justice.

Through her research and practice, she is passionate about advancing inclusive and contextually relevant approaches to education, with a particular focus on supporting underserved learners and alternative education pathways.

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Web profile	https://linkedin.com/in/anasakina-ismail-61b041199/
Speciality areas	1) Community and cross-cultural psychology 2) Criminology, Criminal behaviour and Crime Society 3) Educational psychology and learner development 4) Alternative/community-based education
Highest qualification and awarding body	PhD in Educational Psychology, University of Technology Malaysia
UoRM programmes taught/supervised	BSc (Hons) Psychology/Psychology with Professional Placement
Research interests	Community and Cross-Cultural Psychology – Examining how cultural and community contexts shape psychological development, social behaviour, and identity formation. Criminology, Criminal Behaviour, and Society – Investigating the psychological and social factors underlying criminal behaviour, correctional practices, and their broader impact on communities. Educational Psychology and Learner Development – Focusing on motivation, self-concept, and pedagogical practices that support diverse learners in formal and informal education settings. Alternative and Community-Based Education – Exploring inclusive, context-sensitive approaches to education that empower learners in marginalised and non-traditional learning environments. Well-being and Resilience – Understanding how community support, education, and cultural practices contribute to psychological resilience and well-being
Current projects	Constructivist pedagogical practices and their implications for student motivation and self-concept within alternative education in Sabah. Childhood Sexual Trauma and Social Trajectories: A Phenomenological Study of the Maknyah Community in Malaysia