Counseling Psychology at Psychometrics, Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus
He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.
🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.
🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
PhD in Counseling Psychology from Tennessee State University, awarded in August 2006 and accredited by the American Psychological Association. The dissertation, titled “Cross-Cultural Perceptual Differences Among African-American, Caucasian, and Greek-Cypriot College Students,” was supervised by Dr. Pamela Knox, PhD, HSP. Master of Science in Applied Psychology from the University of South Alabama, completed in May 2002. The user’s thesis, “A Multicultural Investigation of Person Perception, Prejudice, and Aggression,” was supervised by Dr. Jerrold Downey, PhD. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Cum Laude) from the University of South Alabama, completed in August 2000.
Academic Experience:
Associate Professor (December 2019 – Present):
- Department: School of Health Sciences, Psychology
- Responsibilities: In this full-time academic role, the user teaches undergraduate and graduate-level courses such as Psychology of Sexuality and Multicultural Counseling for psychologists and educators. They conduct research on multicultural psychology, body image, and eating disorders. Additionally, they coordinate the MSc in Counseling Psychology program and its practicum placements, supervise graduate and doctoral students, co-direct and coordinate the Counseling Center of the University, and serve as a member of the Senate, Library, and Quality Assurance Committees.
Assistant Professor (October 2015 – December 2019):
- Department: School of Health Sciences, Psychology
- Responsibilities: In this full-time academic position, the user taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses, conducted research on multicultural psychology, body image, and eating disorders, coordinated the MSc in Counseling Psychology program and its practicum placements, supervised graduate students, and served as a member of the Senate, Library, and Quality Assurance Committees.
Marios Argyrides ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:
- Cited by: All: 537, Since 2018: 450
- Citations: 537(All), 450(Since 2018)
- h-index: 12 (All), 10 (Since 2018)
- i10-index: 14 (All), 12 (Since 2018)
These metrics showcase the impact of Argyrides ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.
Award and Honors:
Dr. Nagalakshmi has received several accolades and held prestigious positions in the field of education and counseling:
- Cyprus Educational Leaders Awards:
- Bronze Medal in 2022 for contributions against school bullying.
- Bronze Medal in 2021 in the Covid Conscious category.
- Outstanding Oral Presentation Award:
- Received at the Eating Disorders Alpbach Conference in 2021.
- Editorial Appointments:
- Appointed Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Counseling Psychology in 2019.
- Served as an Associate Editor of the European Journal of Counseling Psychology from 2017 to 2019.
- Quality Assurance and Teaching Recognition:
- Recognized with the Best Teacher Award at Neapolis University Pafos in January 2015 for receiving the highest score on student evaluations.
- Contributed to the development and accreditation of the MSc in Counseling Psychology by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Cyprus in January 2014.
- Served as an Expert for the Latvian Quality Agency for Higher Education since January 2020.
- Research and Institutional Contributions:
- Participated in Researcher’s Night organized by the Research Promotion Foundation in September 2012.
- Contributed to the establishment of a “Safe Zone for All” Institution at Neapolis University Pafos in May 2011.
Memberships:
Dr. Nagalakshmi is an active member of several esteemed psychological associations, including the Cyprus Psychological Association and the Greek Psychological Association. Additionally, she is an International Affiliate of the American Psychological Association, showcasing her global engagement in the field.
Furthermore, Dr. Nagalakshmi has held significant leadership roles in honor societies, including Psi Chi (The National Honor Society in Psychology), where she served as President from 1999 to 2000. She is also a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and Alpha Chi (The National College Honor Scholarship Society). These memberships and leadership roles reflect her dedication to psychology and her academic achievements.
Publications:
Multidimensional body-self relations questionnaire-appearance scales: Psychometric properties of the Greek version
- Published in Energy in 2013 with 81 citations.
Predictive factors of disordered eating and body image satisfaction in Cyprus
- Published in Energy in 2015 with 58 citations.
The Breast Size Satisfaction Survey (BSSS): Breast size dissatisfaction and its antecedents and outcomes in women from 40 nations
- Published in Energy in 2020 with 46 citations.
Associations between body dissatisfaction, importance of appearance, and aging anxiety with depression, and appearance-related behaviors in women in mid-life
- Published in Energy in 2021 with 40 citations.
September 11: Immediate and long term effects on measures of aggression, prejudice, and person perception
- Published in Energy in 2004 with 31 citations.
Risk and protective factors of disordered eating in adolescents based on gender and body mass index
- Published in Energy in 2020 with 28 citations.
Validation of the factor structure of the Greek adaptation of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire (SATAQ-3)
- Published in Energy in 2014 with 27 citations.
Predictors of enhancing human physical attractiveness: Data from 93 countries
- Published in Energy in 2022 with 22 citations.
Body image, self-esteem, media, disordered eating and actual ideal weight discrepancy: Findings in Cyprus
- Published in Energy in 2017 with 16 citations.