Farah Nisar Tanki
Healthcare Tutor, PhD Research Scholar (Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, AUT)
Academic Background
- PhD (Psychology) | Auckland University of Technology – AUT New Zealand | Nov 2021 – Present
- This research investigates the influence of smartphone use on parenting practices and supervision, acknowledging the omnipresence of smartphones in contemporary life. The study aims to synthesize existing literature and to investigate how smartphone usage impacts parental attention and quality of parenting in New Zealand.
- M.A./M.Sc. (Psychology) | University of Kashmir | 2005
- New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing | Under TEPOU New Zealand | 2023-2024
- Five Certificates achieved in Stress Management Consultant Program | AIHCP – American Institute of Health Care Professionals California USA | 2020-2022
- Certificate in TEFL – Teach English as a Foreign Language | Adult Teaching Training | University of Toronto, Canada
Media Appearances
- I was invited as a speaker for Health & Wellness in Young Professionals Netwoking Event conducted by FIANZ New Zealand and NIYA – Youth Association New Zealand on [12 Feb 2024]
- Was invited to present scientific paper in an international conference.
Tanki, F. N & Phillips, J. G (2022, August 22 – 23). Examining the Nexus Between Unintentional Injuries Among Children and Distraction in Parental Supervision Triggered by Smartphone Overuse: An Emerging Trend [Conference paper presentation]. Theveli International Conference 2022, Research for Nation Building, Maldives National University, Male, Maldives.
Research Interests
- Health & Wellbeing
- Addiction
- Mental Health
- Health coaching & counselling
- Technology & Parenting
- Smartphone Addictions
- Guidance & Motivation
- Teaching techniques
Professional Memberships
Applying for membership in DAPAANZ, New Zealand
Enquiries
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Current Research Projects
Parenting and Smartphones
Description: Investigating smartphone addiction and technology distraction among parents in New Zealand.
Methodology: Mixed method research with Qualitative interviews and Quantitative Survey.
Status: Ongoing
Collaborators: [Farah Tanki, Ph.D research student and AUT University – School of Health & Environmental Sciences]
Selected Publications
July 2024
- Published Research Paper
- Tanki, F. N., & Phillips, J. G. (2024). Exploring the Nexus Between Child Unintentional Injuries and Parental Smartphone Distraction: A Narrative Review of Studies, News Reports, and Rising Cases. The Maldives National Journal of Research, 12(1), 58-81. https://doi.org/10.62338/ewte8762
Aug 2021 International Conference Paper Presentation
- Presented paper in an international conference.
- Tanki, F. N & Phillips, J. G (2022, August 22 – 23). Examining the Nexus Between Unintentional Injuries Among Children and Distraction in Parental Supervision Triggered by Smartphone Overuse: An Emerging Trend [Conference paper presentation]. Theveli International Conference 2022, Research for Nation Building, Maldives National University, Male, Maldives.
2015
- Wani, A., Tanki, F., Ramzan, A., Ganie, M., Khan, A., Tanki, H., & Khursheed, N. (2015). Long-Term Outcomes of Paraplegics in a Resource-Limited Society: Are We Doing Enough? Indian Journal of Neurotrauma, 12(02), 117-121. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1569469
2015
- Tanki, F. N., & LNU-MSU Dalian campus China (2015). Increasing Mobile Phone Use and Interference in Personal Relationships. ResearchGate
2005
- MA Thesis – Research Project completed on “Depression Among Kashmiri Youth’’ – Year 2004-2005
