Women Researcher Award
Marzie Pahlevan
Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Sciences, Iran
Marzie Pahlevan is a psychology researcher affiliated with Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. Her research interests include health psychology, clinical psychology, emotional processes, behavioral inhibition, and the psychological dimensions of chronic pain. Her published research examines relationships between psychological characteristics and pain perception, contributing to the broader understanding of behavioral and cognitive factors in health-related outcomes. [1] [2]
This academic recognition profile has been prepared in connection with the Women Researcher Award category of the International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award. It presents available bibliometric information, research themes, selected scholarly publications, and the potential relevance of her work to interdisciplinary research development. The bibliometric figures displayed in the infobox are the values supplied for this profile and should be checked against the researcher’s current official Scopus record before formal publication.
Abstract
This academic recognition profile presents the research background and scholarly contributions of Marzie Pahlevan, a psychology researcher affiliated with Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Her research focuses on psychological processes associated with chronic pain, particularly alexithymia, behavioral inhibition, anxiety, emotional functioning, and metacognitive factors. Her publications investigate how psychological and behavioral variables may contribute to the perception and intensity of pain among individuals experiencing chronic pain conditions. [2] [3]
Her research also illustrates the application of psychological models to health-related questions through empirical investigation and predictive frameworks. The profile highlights the relevance of hypothesis-driven research in clinical and health psychology and considers the alignment of these contributions with the objectives of the International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award.
Keywords
Marzie Pahlevan; Women Researcher Award; International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award; Psychology; Health Psychology; Clinical Psychology; Chronic Pain; Alexithymia; Behavioral Inhibition; Pain Perception; Anxiety; Metacognitive Beliefs; Psychological Research; Research Contributions; Medical Psychology; Iran.
Introduction
Psychology is an interdisciplinary scientific field concerned with human behavior, cognition, emotions, and mental processes. Research in clinical and health psychology contributes to understanding the relationship between psychological characteristics and physical health outcomes. Among the important areas of investigation is chronic pain, a complex experience influenced by biological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral factors.
Marzie Pahlevan’s published research addresses several of these dimensions, particularly the association between alexithymia and perceived pain intensity. Alexithymia refers to difficulties in identifying and describing emotions. Behavioral inhibition, anxiety, and metacognitive beliefs are additional psychological factors examined in relation to pain perception and individual differences. [2] [3]
Her research area is relevant to broader efforts to understand the psychological mechanisms associated with chronic health conditions. Investigating these relationships through empirical studies and theoretical models can support the development of more comprehensive approaches to psychological assessment and patient-centered healthcare research.
Research Profile
Marzie Pahlevan is associated with the Department of Psychology at Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Her academic work is primarily connected with health psychology and clinical psychology, with particular attention to the psychological variables associated with chronic pain and emotional functioning. [1] [4]
Her research profile includes collaborative publications addressing psychological predictors, mediating mechanisms, and theoretical explanations of pain perception. These investigations employ psychological assessment instruments and statistical approaches to examine relationships among emotional, behavioral, and cognitive variables.
An ORCID identifier associated with her academic profile is 0000-0003-2431-3688. ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier that helps distinguish researchers and connect their scholarly activities across academic platforms. [4]
The supplied Scopus information identifies five documents, eleven citations, and an h-index of two. These figures are reproduced as provided for this recognition profile and are not independently confirmed by the linked Scopus author record. The Scopus identifier should be verified against the researcher’s name and ORCID before these metrics are treated as authenticated bibliometric information.
Research Contributions
The available publications associated with Marzie Pahlevan demonstrate an emphasis on understanding the psychological mechanisms involved in chronic pain. Her research contributions can be considered across several related themes.
1. Alexithymia and pain perception
One important research theme concerns the relationship between alexithymia and the perceived intensity of chronic pain. Her collaborative research investigates whether difficulties in identifying and describing emotions are associated with differences in pain perception and whether behavioral inhibition helps explain this relationship. [2]
2. Behavioral inhibition and emotional processes
Behavioral inhibition is examined as a potential psychological mechanism connecting emotional characteristics with pain-related experiences. This research considers how individual differences in behavioral responses may contribute to variations in perceived pain intensity. [2]
3. Anxiety as a psychological factor
Anxiety represents another relevant dimension in the investigation of chronic pain. Research examining its moderating role contributes to understanding how emotional states may influence the relationship between behavioral inhibition and pain perception. [3]
4. Predictive models of pain perception
Her collaborative work also explores hypothetical models involving unconscious, emotional, behavioral, and metacognitive factors. These models provide a framework for examining the combined contribution of psychological variables to the experience of chronic pain. [3]
5. Clinical psychology education and assessment
A more recent collaborative publication involving Marzieh Pahlevan addresses the design, implementation, and evaluation of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for clinical psychology students in Iran. The study examines standardized assessment stations, evaluation procedures, and the reliability and validity of clinical skills assessment. This work connects psychological research expertise with the development of clinical education and assessment practices. [5]
Publications
The following selected scholarly works are associated with Marzie Pahlevan through available publication records. The selection illustrates her research interests in clinical psychology, chronic pain, and psychological assessment.
- Predicting the Intensity of Pain in Patients With Chronic Pain Based on Alexithymia: The Mediating Role of the Behavioral Inhibition System.
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, 25(1), 56–71, 2019.
This study investigates the mediating role of the behavioral inhibition system in the relationship between alexithymia and perceived pain intensity among patients with chronic pain.
DOI: 10.32598/ijpcp.25.1.56. [2]
- A Hypothetical Model of Pain Perception in Patients with Chronic Pain: The Predictive Role of Unconscious, Emotional, Behavioral and Meta-Cognitive Factors.
Annales Médico-psychologiques, revue psychiatrique, 178(8), 843–851, 2020.
This publication examines a theoretical model of pain perception incorporating psychological and metacognitive factors.
DOI: 10.1016/j.amp.2019.12.016. [3]
- How Can the Alexithymia and Behavioural Inhibition Predict the Perceived Pain Intensity in Patients with Chronic Pain?
Annales Médico-psychologiques, revue psychiatrique, 178(10), 2020.
This research investigates the relationship between alexithymia, behavioral inhibition, anxiety, and perceived pain intensity.
DOI: 10.1016/j.amp.2020.01.015. [6]
- The First Formal Report on the Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) to Assess the Clinical Skills of Clinical Psychology Students in Iran.
BMC Medical Education, 26, 2026.
This collaborative study describes the development and evaluation of an OSCE for clinical psychology students at Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran.
DOI: 10.1186/s12909-026-08768-w. [5]
The publication list is selective rather than exhaustive. The works above should be cross-checked against the researcher’s official bibliographic profile to confirm authorship, indexing status, and the final publication record. In particular, the 2026 publication lists the author name as Marzieh Pahlevan, which is a spelling variant appearing in the publication record.
Research Impact
Research concerning chronic pain and psychological functioning contributes to a wider understanding of the relationship between mental processes and physical health. Studies examining alexithymia, behavioral inhibition, anxiety, and metacognitive beliefs can help identify psychological variables relevant to pain assessment and clinical investigation.
One contribution of this research area is its emphasis on examining multiple psychological factors rather than treating pain perception as a purely physical phenomenon. Predictive and mediational models offer approaches for investigating how emotional and behavioral processes may interact in individuals experiencing chronic pain. [2] [3]
The research on clinical psychology education also has relevance to the evaluation of professional competencies. Standardized clinical examinations can provide structured opportunities to assess practical skills and support improvements in educational assessment. [5]
Bibliometric indicators such as publication counts, citations, and the h-index offer quantitative information about scholarly activity. However, these measures should be interpreted alongside publication quality, research originality, methodological rigor, collaboration, and the broader academic relevance of individual contributions. They should not be considered a complete measure of research quality or societal impact.
Award Suitability
The Women Researcher Award category of the International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award recognizes research contributions and scholarly engagement by women working across scientific and interdisciplinary fields. The category emphasizes research originality, academic development, publication contributions, and the potential relevance of scientific work to broader research communities.
Marzie Pahlevan’s research themes demonstrate potential alignment with this award category through her contributions to clinical and health psychology. Her investigations into chronic pain, emotional processing, behavioral inhibition, and psychological prediction represent research questions with relevance to both theoretical psychology and applied healthcare research.
The following areas provide a basis for evaluating the relevance of her academic work to the award:
- Research originality: Investigation of relationships among alexithymia, behavioral inhibition, anxiety, and chronic pain perception.
- Scientific publications: Collaborative scholarly contributions in psychology and clinical research journals.
- Hypothesis-driven investigation: Development and examination of predictive and theoretical models involving psychological variables.
- Interdisciplinary relevance: Research connecting emotional functioning, behavioral processes, and physical health outcomes.
- Academic contribution: Participation in collaborative research and clinical psychology education initiatives.
- Research development: Opportunities for continued investigation into psychological mechanisms and evidence-based clinical assessment.
Final award eligibility and recognition should be determined through the official nomination and evaluation process. This profile documents academic information and research relevance; it does not independently establish nomination approval, award selection, or receipt of the award.
Conclusion
Marzie Pahlevan’s academic profile is associated with clinical psychology and health psychology research at Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. Her published work examines psychological dimensions of chronic pain, including alexithymia, behavioral inhibition, anxiety, and metacognitive processes. These research themes contribute to the scientific investigation of how emotional, cognitive, and behavioral factors relate to physical health experiences.
Her collaborative research on clinical psychology assessment further demonstrates engagement with the development and evaluation of academic and professional assessment methods. Collectively, the available publications provide a foundation for considering the relevance of her work to the Women Researcher Award category of the International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award.
Continued research, transparent publication reporting, and independent evaluation of scholarly contributions can further establish the academic significance of this work. The profile should be considered an academic recognition overview based on available publication information and the bibliometric details supplied for preparation.
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References
- AD Scientific Index. (n.d.). Marzie Pahlevan – Academic profile, Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran. Academic information and researcher identifiers.
https://adscientificindex.com/scientist/marzie-pahlevan/6242332/
- Pahlevan, M., Besharat, M. A., Borjali, A., & Farahani, H. (2019). Predicting the intensity of pain in patients with chronic pain based on alexithymia: The mediating role of the behavioral inhibition system. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, 25(1), 56–71.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32598/ijpcp.25.1.56
- Pahlevan, M., Besharat, M. A., Borjali, A., & Farahani, H. (2020). A hypothetical model of pain perception in patients with chronic pain: The predictive role of unconscious, emotional, behavioral and meta-cognitive factors. Annales Médico-psychologiques, revue psychiatrique, 178(8), 843–851.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amp.2019.12.016
- ORCID. (n.d.). Marzie Pahlevan – ORCID researcher identifier 0000-0003-2431-3688.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2431-3688
- Taghavi, Z. A. H. S. T., Vatanpour, M., & Pahlevan, M. (2026). The first formal report on the design, implementation, and evaluation of the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) to assess the clinical skills of clinical psychology students in Iran. BMC Medical Education, 26 (2026).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-08768-w