Dr. Zahra Khosrojerdi | Psychology | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Zahra Khosrojerdi | Shahid Beheshti University | Iran
Dr. Zahra Khosrojerdi is a distinguished scholar in educational psychology and positive psychology, with a strong academic background including postdoctoral studies and a PhD in Educational Psychology from Shahid Beheshti University and a bachelor’s degree in the psychology of education of exceptional children from Allameh Tabatabaei University. Her research primarily focuses on character strengths, adolescent well-being, mastery goals, and parenting, reflected in numerous peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and research projects funded by national institutions. She has authored several influential books and educational guides on character strengths, creativity, and family psychology, contributing significantly to both academia and practical applications. As a child and adolescent therapist, she combines research with clinical practice, further enhancing her impact. Dr. Khosrojerdi has also served as a reviewer and editor for respected journals and publishers, guided numerous theses, and taught at leading universities in Iran, establishing her as a dedicated educator and researcher.
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Educational Background
Dr. Zahra Khosrojerdi has pursued an outstanding academic journey in psychology and education, establishing a strong foundation for her research and professional contributions. She completed her bachelor’s degree in the psychology of education of exceptional children at Allameh Tabatabaei University, where she developed a deep interest in understanding the educational and developmental needs of children. Building on this, she earned her master’s degree in educational psychology from Shahid Beheshti University, further enhancing her expertise in child and adolescent development, learning processes, and psychological assessment. Driven by her passion for advancing knowledge, she continued her studies at Shahid Beheshti University and successfully obtained her PhD in educational psychology, focusing her research on mastery goals, character strengths, and adolescent well-being. To broaden her academic and practical scope, Dr. Khosrojerdi pursued a postdoctoral program in positive psychology at Shahid Beheshti University, where she specialized in training character strengths and virtues to children, solidifying her role as a leading researcher and educator.
Research Focus
Dr. Zahra Khosrojerdi’s research focus lies primarily in the field of educational psychology and positive psychology, with a strong emphasis on character strengths, adolescent development, and family dynamics. Her studies consistently explore how character strengths contribute to adolescents’ mastery goals, responsibility, happiness, resilience, and psychological well-being, highlighting the importance of strengths-based approaches in education and parenting. She has also contributed to the psychometric evaluation of tools such as the Values in Action Inventory of Strengths for Youth, children’s character strengths inventories, and parenting scales, ensuring reliable measurement in psychological research. Beyond individual development, her work extends to family and social contexts, investigating the role of parenting styles, family support, and optimistic conflict resolution in shaping adolescents’ mental health and creativity. By bridging theory, practice, and psychometric validation, Dr. Khosrojerdi’s research advances both scientific knowledge and practical strategies in nurturing resilience, positive relationships, and holistic growth in children and adolescents.
Publication Top Notes
Adolescents Corona anxiety: The relationship between character strengths and family social support
Year: 2022
Citations: 5
Developing a mastery goal model based on character strengths in adolescents
Year: 2020
Citations: 5
The character strengths predictive of responsibility in adolescents
Year: 2022
Citations: 4
The Effect of Character Strengths Training on Adolescents’ Mastery Goal: The Role of Happiness
Year: 2021
Citations: 4
The Psychometric Characteristics of Values in Action Inventory of Strengths for Youth
Year: 2020
Citations: 3
Identifying Character Strengths in Children
Year: 2025
Citations: 1
Conclusion
Dr. Zahra Khosrojerdi demonstrates excellence in research, teaching, and applied psychology, with a clear focus on character strengths and adolescent development. Her scholarly impact, combined with practical outreach, positions her as a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award, with strong potential for continued advancement and recognition.