Associate Professor


Research Area \ Research Statement \ Research Group Info

Qualifications: PhD from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and MA in Social Work from University of Kashmir.

Research Interests: Elderly Care and Social Support, Disasters, Rehabilitation.

Courses Taught:

  • MA Social Work: Health and Social Work, Human Development, Counselling, Family and Women Welfare
  • Electives: Women in Everyday Life

Other Responsibilities: Warden

Links to Publications:

Ashraf, I., & Farhad, S. (2023). Experiences of prison visitation by women: qualitative insights from Kashmir. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 62(6), 358–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/10509674.2023.2228788

Ashraf, I., Farhad, S., & Shafi, A. (2022). Experiences of Elderly Mothers of Prisoners of Kashmir. Journal of Social Service Research, 49(1), 15–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2022.2156969