Dr. Stela DHIMA

EDUCATION

Ph.D. : Psychology, University of Tirana (2015)

BA and MSc : Clinical Psychology, University of Tirana (2007)

AREAS OF INTEREST

Research: Developmental Psychology, Child Development, Educational Psychology, Consumer Psychology, Business and Organizational Psychology

Teaching: Research Methods in Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Biological Basis of Behavior, Social and Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, History of Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Psychology of Addiction, Consumer Psychology, General Psychology, Social Psychology

EXPERIENCE

Academic Experience

University of New York Tirana (AL), Department of Psychology, Assistant Professor (2016 – Current)

Steinbeis University, Institute of Executive Capabilities (GE), Lecturer (2020 – Current)

University of Tirana (AL), Part-time Lecturer (2008 – 2019)

Barleti University (AL), Part-time Lecturer (2013 – 2016)

Wisdom University (AL), Part-time Lecturer (2013)

Albanian University (AL), Part-time Lecturer (2010 – 2013)

Kristal University (AL), Part-time Lecturer (2008 – 2010)

Administrative Experience

Steinbeis University, Institute of Executive Capabilities, Program Director, (2020 – Current)

University of New York Tirana, Counseling Center Director (2017 – 2019)

University of New York Tirana, Academic Support Center Director (2017 – 2019)

Professional Experience

LebensWelt gGmbH (GE), Pedagogical Expert (2020)

Data Centrum Research Company (AL), Research Manager (2017 – 2020)

GR Albania, Planning and Environmental Consulting (AL), Social Expert, Researcher (2013 – 2017)

Abkons – Business Consulting Company (AL), Stakeholder Manager, Researcher (2015 – 2017)

RESEARCH OUTPUTS

Refereed Journal Articles

Dhima, S. (2015) A reliability study of Parent Reading Belief Inventory (PRBI) – the case of Albania, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences Nr. 4, Vol. 5, ISSN 2222-6990, Impact factor 0.305

Dhima, S. (2015) Enhancing language development through shared reading in preschool children in Albanian kindergartens, International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development Nr. 1, Vol.4, ISSN 2226-6348, Impact factor 0.497

Dhima, S. (2015) Ndikimi i mjedisit letrar familjar në zhvillimin gjuhësor në moshën parashkollore (The impact of home literacy environment in preschool language development), Scientific bulletin of University “Ismail Qemali”, Vlorë, Nr. 3, Vol. 1, 2015: ISSN 2310-6719

Dhima, S. (2014) Leximi si aktivitet nxitës i zhvillimit gjuhësor në moshën parashkollore (Reading as an activity that promotes language development in pre-schoolers), Periodic journal, “Shkenca Shoqërore, Ekonomike dhe të Edukimit” University “Eqerem Cabej” Gjirokastër; (Social, Economic and Educational Sciences) Nr. 36, ISSN 2226-082X

Dhima, S. (2014) Parent reading belief construction home literacy environment, 2nd International Conference on “Research and Education – Challenges Towards the Future; ”University “Luigj Gurakuqi” of Shkodra, online publication ISSN 2308-0825. Shkodra, Albania

Dhima, S. (2013) Parental involvement in reading aloud with their preschool children in Tirana, 2nd International conference on IC Technologies in Education in Albania: “Education, ICT and Knowledge Society” Annual Journal of Conference Papers, ISSN 2304-5442. Vlore, Albania

Books and Book Chapters

Dhima, S. (2021) Securing Workers’ Rights in Times of Pandemic – Working from Home Dilemma, Belgrade Constıtutıonal Law Forum 2021: Challenging Traditional Constitutional Ideas in Terms of Modern State and Politics, ISBN 987-86-8186-76-4, Belgrade, Serbia.

Dhima, S. (2017) A longitudinal study of students’ attitudes, interests and preferences towards extracurricular reading, International Conference Psycho-Social Dynamics of Development and Education Challenges ISBN 978-9951-494-69-4. Tirana, Albania

Dhima, S. & Hido, M. (2017) Gender differences in bullying experiences in secondary schools in Albania, Sixth International Multidisciplinary Conference on New Advanced Methodologies and Techniques in Scientific Research, ISBN 9789928437471. Ioannina, Greece

Dhima, S. (2016) A study of reading attitudes, interests and preferences of freshmen students in Albania, Fifth International Conference on New Advanced Methodologies and Techniques in Scientific Research, ISBN 9789928218032. Split, Croatia

Dhima, S. (2014) Exploring the Parental Beliefs Inventory (PRBI) in the Albanian family context, Balkan-American Research and Evaluation conference “Strengthening Families and Communities”, ISBN 978-9928-4196-5-1. Tirana, Albania.

Hido, M. & Dhima, S. (2010) Children and the small screen – The role of television in child development and education, Middle childhood, ISBN 978-954-326-149-9, Varna, Bulgaria

Refereed Conference Presentations

Dhima, S. & Ismaili, E. (2021) Një epokë e re në arsim: Sfidat dhe vështirësitë e mësimit virtual dhe menaxhimit të arsimit në kohën e pandemisë së CoVid-19, International Interdisciplinary Conferences: “Education and Culture in Contemporary Society”, Korca Albania

Dhima, S. & Hido, M. (2018) Problematic Use of Mobile Phones (Pump) Scale – Preliminary Reliability Test in The Albanian Context, The 8th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Academic Research for Sustainable Development Goals in a Mediterranean Perspective, Universitas Sancti Cyrilii, Valleta, Malta

Dhima, S. (2018) Consumers’ perception of TV and radio commercials, International Conference Education, Psychology and Society, Tirana, Albania

Dhima, S. & Hido, M. (2018) Importance of Verbal Inclusion During Shared Reading on Child Language Development, 7th Conference on Knowledge & Human Resources Management for a Sustainable Development, University of Calabria, Cosenza, Italy

Hido, M. & Dhima, S. (2018) Parent-Child Controversies: Parents’ Perception to Children’s Divergences, 7th Conference on Knowledge & Human Resources Management for a Sustainable Development, University of Calabria, Cosenza, Italy

Traversa, R., Cenko, E. & Dhima, S. (2018) Identifying pleasure: A Dialogical approach on the embodied I-positions of daily-life in Albania, 10th International Conference on the Dialogical Self, Braga, Portugal

Buka, M. & Dhima, D. (2018) Reduced cognitive abilities due to the presence of smartphones, XVI. European Conference on Social and Behavioural Sciences, Prizren, Kosovo

Dhima, S. (2014) Differences in parents’ reading frequency with preschool children and their language development, 3rd International Multidisciplinary Conference on “ICT Education Knowledge Society and Open Governance”, Tirana, Albania

Dhima, S. & Hido, M. (2012) Internet usage in function to education from students of Albanian universities, 15th International Conference – “Educational Reform in the 21st Century in Balkan Countries”, BASOPED Publications, ISBN 978-606-93743-0-3, Bucharest, Romania

Hido, M. & Dhima, S (2011) Self-evaluation as an important element of evaluation, 14th International Conference, Evaluation in Education in the Balkan Countries. BASOPED Publications, ISBN 978-86-82019-66-4, Belgrade, Serbia

Dhima, S., Dede, B., Ismailaj, E. & Kulla, F. (2010) “Fëmijët me nevoja të veçanta në institucionet ditore publike të përkujdesit në qytetin e Tiranës” (Special needs children in public day care institutions in Tirana), 1st National Conference on “Roli i Kërkimit Shkencor në

Përmirësimin e Shërbimeve Psikologjike” (The Role of Qualitative Research in the Enhancement of Psychological Services) Tirana, Albania

Hido, M. & Dhima, S. (2010) Children and the small screen – The role of television in child development and education, Middle childhood. 13th International Conference, “ICT in Education in the Balkan Countries”. BASOPED Publications, Varna, Bulgaria