Assist Prof Dr.Abbas Zabihzadeh | Psychotherapy | Best Researcher Award

PhD at Shahid Beheshti University, Iran

Abbas Zabihzadeh, PhD, is a distinguished Clinical Psychologist with a deep expertise in the cultural nuances of therapeutic communication. He earned his PhD from Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, Iran, focusing on the cultural conceptualization of privacy in psychotherapeutic interactions. Dr. Zabihzadeh received accolades, including the 1st Rank at the 9th Scientific Award of Dr. Kardan for his outstanding dissertation. His commitment to excellence is evident through his top GPA achievement in Clinical Child and Adolescents Psychology during his Master’s at Shahid Beheshti University. 🎓🌍

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Educational History :

Dr. Abbas Zabihzadeh, a trailblazing Clinical Psychologist, holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran. His groundbreaking dissertation delves into the “Cultural conceptualization of privacy in therapeutic communication between psychotherapist and client” (2013-2018). Dr. Zabihzadeh also earned an M.Sc. in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology, investigating cultural influences on the clinical decision-making style of psychotherapists across Iran, America, and Canada. His academic journey commenced with a B.Sc. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Tehran, where he explored “Vahm Faculty,” reinterpreting a traditional concept through the lens of modern cognitive science. 🧠🌐

Honors and Awards :

Dr. Abbas Zabihzadeh stands as a beacon of academic excellence, earning the prestigious 1st Rank at the 9th Scientific Award of Dr. Kardan in May 2017 for his outstanding PhD dissertation in psychology and educational sciences. His dedication to scholastic brilliance is further exemplified by securing the top position in GPA during his Master’s in Clinical Child and Adolescents Psychology at Shahid Beheshti University in 2009. Beyond accolades, Dr. Zabihzadeh has shared his expertise through invited talks, showcasing his prominence in the scientific committee, research projects, and teaching in training courses—all marked by his consistent 1st Rank distinction. 🏆🎓

Research Focus :

Dr. Abbas Zabihzadeh, a distinguished psychologist, focuses his research on diverse aspects of mental health. His extensive work encompasses the intersection of culture and psychology, exploring topics such as the cultural conceptualization of privacy and the impact of cultural differences on clinical decision-making styles. Dr. Zabihzadeh’s expertise extends to studying mindfulness and mind reading deficits in individuals with major depression disorder, as well as decoding and reasoning mental states in various psychological conditions. With a broad range of publications spanning topics like social cognition, internet infidelity, and executive functions, he contributes significantly to the understanding of psychological phenomena. 🧠🌐

Publication Top Notes :

1. Mind reading and mindfulness deficits in patients with major depression disorder – Cited by 59 (2012) 🧠📚

2. Affective and cognitive theory of mind in borderline personality disorder: the role of comorbid depression – Cited by 26 (2017) 😞🧠

3. Cultural differences in conceptual representation of “Privacy”: A comparison between Iran and the United States – Cited by 25 (2019) 🌐🤝

4. Validity, reliability, and factor analysis of experiences in Close Relationship (ECR) Scale.– Cited by 25 (2014) 📊📖

5. Correlation between mindfulness and mind reading through eye image – Cited by 20 (2012) 👁️‍🗨️🧘

6. Decoding and reasoning mental states in major depression and social anxiety disorder – Cited by 19 (2020) 😢🤔

7. P-806-Executive functions deficit in obsessive-compulsive disorders patients– Cited by 14 (2012) 🧠🔍

8. The Study of Relationship between mind reading ability and big five factors of personality – Cited by 13 (2012) 👤📊

9. Self as a social cue: Evidence for reading mind from eyes test– Cited by 12 (2012) 👁️‍🗨️👤

10. The relationship of mindfulness with sustained and selective attentional performance– Cited by 11 (2012) 🧘‍♂️👀

11. Internet infidelity: Exploration of attitudes towards partners internet behaviors – Cited by 11 (2012) 💻🤝

12. Attachment-related anxiety and avoidance and regulation of interpersonal distance in close relationships – Cited by 10 (2020) 🤗🤝