Abdul Rahman bin Ahmad Badayai
Dr. Abdul Rahman Ahmad Badayai is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He holds a PhD in Developmental Psychopathology and has extensive research interests in developmental psychology, child and adolescent mental health, resilience and coping mechanisms, parenting, and socio-emotional development. His research particularly focuses on early intervention for children with developmental delays and the developmental assets of at-risk adolescents and youth, including issues related to school dropout, violence and aggression, suicidal behavior, substance use and abuse, and other psychosocial risks. He is also engaged in research on sexual and gender-based violence among refugee populations.
Dr. Badayai has contributed to interdisciplinary research on mental health and psychological interventions. His recent work includes studies on acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive functioning, emotional distress, psychological well-being, and youth behavioral problems. He has also participated in international academic and humanitarian forums, including events addressing child development, digital safety, and mental health. His current academic interests span developmental psychopathology, youth mental health, psychological resilience, behavioral problems, parenting, early intervention, and psychosocial well-being.
