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Zarqa Azhar is a dedicated professional with a strong academic foundation in sociology, holding both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the field. Her educational journey equipped her with a deep understanding of societal structures, human behavior, and research methodologies.
Additionally, Zarqa Azhar has contributed significantly to the field of sociology through her research endeavors, delving into diverse topics and contributing valuable insights to the academic community. Her research initiatives have focused on Medical Sociology, Gender Studies, and Research.
Beyond academia, Zarqa Azhar has applied her sociological expertise in a practical setting, having served as a Medical Social Officer in the Punjab Social Welfare and Baitulmaal Department. In this role, she actively engaged in social welfare activities, leveraging her sociological knowledge to address and support various medical and social concerns within the community.
With a passion for education, Zarqa has garnered valuable experience as an educator, specializing in teaching and mentoring students in the realm of sociology. her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of social dynamics and critical thinking skills among students has been evident throughout her teaching career

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Education

Year Degree Board / University
2014 MPHIL SOCIOLOGY -- (M-Phil (18 Years) Degree) University of Sargodha
2011 MSC SOCIOLOGY -- (Master (16 Years) Degree) University of Sargodha
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Experience

From To Post Held Organization
2011 2013 Lecturer University of Sargodha
2013 2016 Lecturer University of Sargodha
2016 2019 Medical Social Officer Social Welfare and Baitulmaal Department Punjab
2019 Continue Lecturer University of Sargodha
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Research Interests

Medical Sociology
Gender Studies
Research

Publications

    Research Journal


  • Azhar, Z., Manj, Y. N., & Abidin, M. Z. ul. , 2023 , Predicting Role of Social Support and Coping in Physical Well-Being of Breast Cancer Patients in Punjab, Pakistan , Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review , 7, 3,
  • Khan, M. M., Azhar, Z., Abiden, M. Z. U., Ullah, K., & Rana, M. A. , 2023 , Veiled Identities: Unraveling the perception and motivations of female students on wearing Hijab , Journal of Positive School Psychology , 7, 1,
  • Azhar, Zarqa & Manj, Yasir & Sher, Falak. , 2021 , Salutogenic Impact of Social Capital on Health; a Study in Punjab, Pakistan , Pakistan Journal of Social Research. , 3, 4,
  • Siddique, M.R., Nawaz, Y., Riaz, F., Tarar, M.A., Azhar, Z., Hashmi, A.H., & Waheed, A. , 2015 , Effects of Malnutrition on Women Reproductive Health in Punjab. , Pakistan Journal of Nutrition , 14, 3,
  • Siddique, M.R., Nawaz, Y., Riaz, F., Tarar, M.A., Azhar, Z., Hashmi, A.H., & Waheed, A. , 2015 , Effects of Malnutrition on Women Reproductive Health in Punjab. , Pakistan Journal of Nutrition , 14, 3,
  • Azhar, Z., Manj, Y.N., Hashmi, A.H., Riaz, F., Ahmed, T., & Sohail, M.M. , 2014 , Impact of Globalization on Youth Cultural Identity. , Mediterranean journal of social sciences , 5, 23,
  • Naseer, Moazzama & Nawaz, Yasir & Azhar, Zarqa & Andleeb, Zeba & Ahmed, Umair & Riaz, Farah. , 2014 , A Sociological Analysis of Cultural Imperialism of International Media on Pakistani Youth. , Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. , 5,
  • Azhar, Z., Sohail, M.M., Yasin, G., Mahmood, B., & Mushtaq, S.K. , 2012 , Exploring Socio-Economic Factors behind Domestic Violence Against Women In Sargodha District , International Journal of Asian Social Science, , 2,
  • Khan, S.H., Azhar, Z., Parveen, S., Naeem, F., & Sohail, M.M. , 2012 , Exploring the Impact of Infrastructure, Pay Incentives and Workplace Environment on Employees performance (A Case Study of Sargodha University) , Asian Journal of Empirical Research , 2,
  • Nazir, Salma & Saeed, Sidra & Sohail, Malik & Sher, Falak & Azhar, Zarqa & Safdar, Muhammad , 2012 , Parental Conflict and Its Effects on Youth Self Esteem (A Study at University of Punjab) , International Journal of Asian Social Science , 2,
  • Javed, M., Azhar, Z., Anwar, H.N., & Sohail, M.M. , 2012 , Socio-Economic Factors Affecting to Juvenile Delinquency:A Study Conducted at Borstal Jails of Punjab. , Asian Journal of Empirical Research , 2, 5,
  • Parveen, S., Sohail, M.M., Naeem, F., Azhar, Z., & Khan, S.H. , 2012 , Impact Of Office Facilities And Workplace Milieu On Employees’ Performance: A Case Study Of Sargodha University , Asian Journal of Empirical Research , 2,
  • Jamil, N., Azhar, Z., Bhatti, M.N., & Sohail, M.M. , 2012 , The Impact of Traditional Social Stratification on Self Esteem of Students. , International Journal of Asian Social Science , 2,
  • Conference Proceeding


  • Zarqa Azhar (2021). Religion, Social Support and Coping with Depression; A Pregnant Women Study. In The 8th International Conference on Social Sciences,Srilanka. (pp. 45- 45) . TIIKM.
  • KaleemUllah,M & Azhar,Z (2023). Women Empowerment through economic participation and access to career growth opportunities of the literate women in Punjab. Pakistan.. In The 10th International Conference on Social Sciences. Bangkok. Thailand (pp. 30- 30) . TIIKM.
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