Dr. Anugraha Merin Rajan

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Dr. Anugraha Merin Rajan
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Central University of Punjab, VPO Ghudda, Bathinda, Punjab, 151401
Dr. Anugraha Merin Rajan

Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
School of Social Sciences

Qualification

Ph. D. Psychology, Central University of Karnataka

M.Phil. Rehabilitation Psychology, National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Secunderabad, Telangana

M.Sc. Psychology, Bangalore University, Karnataka.

Experience
Teaching Experience

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology, Central University of Punjab

January 2020 onwards

Administrative Experience

In-charge, Department of Psychology, Central University of Punjab (From 4/3/20 to 28/3/22)

 

 

Research Area

Rehabilitation Psychology

Positive Psychology

Research Interests
  • Caregiving in the context of disability/illness
  • Families of children with disability
  • Resilience & Resilience based interventions 
  • Psychological capital
Research Grants/Projects
  • Completed a research project titled ‘Resilience, sense of social support and parent-child relationship among parents having children with intellectual disability’’ under Research Seed Money grant given by the Central University of Punjab
Professional Affiliation
  • Registered Rehabilitation psychologist in the Continued Rehabilitation Register (No: A31541) of Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
  • Member, National Academy of Psychology (NAOP)
  • Member, Association for Rehabilitation Psychologists of India (ARPI)
Professional Recognition/Awards/Scholarships

Qualified UGC-NET

Publications
  • Punia, S., Rajan, A.M. (2024). Stress, anxiety, and burnout among educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover Psychology, 4(1), 158. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-024-00262-y
  • Rajan, A. M., & Romate, J. (2022). Resilience and coping of parents having children with intellectual disability. Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development, 33 (3), 25-40. http://doi.org/10.47985/dcidj.524
  • Rajkumar, E., Rajan, A. M., Daniel, M., Lakshmi, R., John, R., George, A. J., Abraham, J. & Varghese, J. (2022). The psychological impact of quarantine due to COVID-19: A systematic review of risk, protective factors and interventions using socio-ecological model framework. Heliyon, 8(6), e09765. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09765 
  • Rajkumar, E., Lakshmi, R., Sandeep, B. H., Rajan, A.M., &, John, R. (2020). Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Overweight & Obesity among Rural Population. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 23 (S24). http://doi.org/10.36295/ASRO.2020.232420
  • Rajan, A. M., Romate, J., & Srikrishna, G. (2018). Resilience and locus of control of parents having a child with intellectual disability. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 30 (3), 297-306. doi:  10.1007/s10882-018-9586-0.
  • Rajan, A.M., & John, R. (2017). Resilience and impact of children’s intellectual disability on Indian parents. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 21 (4), 315-324.  doi: 10.1177/1744629516654588. 
  • Rajan, A. M., Romate, J., & Srikrishna, G. (2016). Resilience of parents having children with intellectual disability: influence of parent and child related demographic factors. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 7 (7), 707-710.
  • Rajan, A.M. (2012, May). The concept of disability. The Rehabilitation Psychologist, 1(1), 4.

 

Research Guidance

PhD 

  • 2 Scholars 

M.A Students 

  • Batch 2023: 9 students (ongoing)
  • Batch 2022: 9 students
  • Batch 2021: 3 students 
  • Batch 2020: 7 students
  • Batch 2019: 5 students
Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Attended

Khandoori, J., & Rajan, A. M. (November, 2024). Perfectionism and academic procrastination among STEM students of higher educational institutions of the national importance: Mediating role of fear of failure. Paper presented at International Conference on Mental Health in the Era of AI organized by  REVA University, Bengaluru.

Dhileep, D.K., & Rajan, A. M. (October, 2024).  Resilience, loneliness and pet attachment among elderly pet owners. Paper presented at  International Conference on Mental Health and Well-being organized by Satya Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (SIMHANS), Jaipur.

Vinaya, P., & Rajan, A. M. (October, 2024).  Marital quality, childcare stress and postpartum depression among mothers. Paper presented at 6th International Conference on Mental Healthcare in India: Basics & Beyond organized by the Indian Mental Health & Research Centre and Shia P. G. College, Lucknow.

Mississippi., & Rajan A.M. (September 2024) Employee engagement, resilience and organizational commitment among civil engineers. Paper presented at the Two-day International Conference on Mental Health at Workplace, organized by the Department of Psychology, Bangalore University.

Fazal, H., & Rajan A.M. (September 2024) Social appearance anxiety, fear of negative evaluation, and mental fatigue among content creators. Paper presented at the Two-day International Conference on Mental Health at Workplace, organized by the Department of Psychology, Bangalore University.

Varghese, E., & Rajan A.M. (September 2024) Psychological capital, organizational citizenship behaviour and work-related flow among IT employees. Paper presented at the Two-day International Conference on Mental Health at Workplace, organized by the Department of Psychology, Bangalore University.

Paul, A., & Rajan A.M. (August 2024). Resilience, burnout and emotional labor among high school teachers. Paper presented at the Synod of Psychologists, 3.0, International Conference, organized by Surana College, Bangalore.

Anjitha, P., & Rajan A.M. (August 2024). PTSD symptoms, burnout and psychological wellbeing among COVID-19 frontline health workers. Paper presented at the Synod of Psychologists, 3.0, International Conference, organized by Surana College, Bangalore.

Punia, S., & Rajan, A. M. (March 2024). Filial Obligation and Caregiving Burden among Adult Children of Aging Parents: A Literature Review. Paper presented at the Two day International Seminar on Health, fitness & wellness: Empowering a resilient future, organized by the Department of Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi; held at the Pondicherry University.

Delna, T.D., & Rajan, A. M. (March 2024). Resilience and sense of humour among Kashmiri youth. Paper presented at the Two day International Seminar on Health, fitness & wellness: Empowering a resilient future, organized by the Department of Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi; at the Pondicherry University.

Aarattuthodika, S. S, & Rajan, A. M. (February 2024). Psychological capital and compassion fatigue among primary caregivers of persons with intellectual disability. Paper presented at the WellCon 2024- International Conference on Wellness: A transdisciplinary perspective, jointly organized by the Team Incubation and Department of Psychology, Farook College (Autonomous), Kozhikode, Kerala.

Vaishnavi, P.N., & Rajan, A. M. (February 2024). Personal growth initiative, perceived social support and happiness among persons with physical disability. Paper presented at the WellCon 2024- International Conference on Wellness: A transdisciplinary perspective, jointly organized by the Team Incubation and Department of Psychology, Farook College (Autonomous), Kozhikode, Kerala.

Shika, P., & Rajan, A. M. (February 2024). Intrinsic motivation and well-being among Ph.D. students. Paper presented at the WellCon 2024- International Conference on Wellness: A transdisciplinary perspective, jointly organized by the Team Incubation and Department of Psychology, Farook College (Autonomous), Kozhikode, Kerala.

Lovejeet., & Rajan, A. M. (April, 2023).  Self-efficacy and sports anxiety among sports persons. Paper presented at International Scientific and Practical Conference on Physical Culture in University Education: World Practice and Modern Trends organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine at Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs, Ukraine

Parida, L. R., & Rajan, A. M. (October, 2022).  Work life balance, resilience and burnout among nurses. Paper presented at 4rth International Conference on Developing New India: Through Science, Social Science, Humanities & Research organized by the Indian Mental Health & Research Centre and Shia P. G. College, Lucknow.

Maria, S., & Rajan, A. M. (September, 2022).  Nomophobia, depression and loneliness among college students of Kerala. Paper presented at International Conference on Role of Counselling in Dealing with Mental Health Issues organized by the Students’ Counselling Centre, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

Hazmi, S., & Rajan, A. M. (September, 2022).  Religiosity, resilience and subjective well-being among university students during COVID-19 pandemic. Paper presented at International Conference on Role of Counselling in Dealing with Mental Health Issues organized by the Students’ Counselling Centre, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

Fayiz, P.V., & Rajan, A. M . (March, 2022).  Religiosity and existential crisis among youth of Kerala. Paper presented at 31st Convention of National Academy of Psychology 2021-2022 organized by the Psychophysiology Laboratory, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

Sanju, P.J., & Rajan, A. M . (March, 2022).  Social avoidance and magical ideation among writers in Kerala. Paper presented at 31st Convention of National Academy of Psychology 2021-2022 organized by the Psychophysiology Laboratory, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

Punia, S., & Rajan, A. M. (August 2021). Stress, anxiety and burnout among educators during COVID-19. Paper presented at the international virtual conference on Psychological wellbeing in the Pandemic Era, organized by the Department of Psychology, Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial College, Kuvempu University & Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Shimoga, Karnataka.

Sarma, D., & Rajan, A. M. (August 2021). Media violence and Aggression among adolescents. Paper presented at the international virtual conference on Psychological wellbeing in the Pandemic Era, organized by the Department of Psychology, Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial College, Kuvempu University & Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Shimoga, Karnataka.

Rajan, A. M. (March 2021). Relationship between resilience of parents having children with intellectual disability and extent of available services. Paper presented at the 30th Convention of National Academy of Psychology at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur.

Rajan, A. M. (February, 2021). Resilience and marital quality of parents having children with intellectual disability. Paper presented at the 56th National and 25th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology at Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab.

Rajan, A. M. (February, 2017). Resilience and coping of parents having children with intellectual disability. Paper presented at the National Seminar on Assessment and Management of Intellectual, Learning and Developmental Disabilities at Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala.

Rajan, A. M. (February, 2016). Resilience and disability impact in parents having children with intellectual disability. Paper presented at the 25th Silver Jubilee Convention National Academy of Psychology at the University of Allahabad, Allahabad.

Rajan, A. M. (December, 2013). Resilience of parents having children with intellectual disability. Paper presented at the second National Conference of Indian Association of Positive Psychology at Maniben Nanavati Women’s College, Mumbai.

Rajan, A. M. (March, 2013). Resilience and locus of control of parents having children with intellectual disability. Paper presented at the UGC Sponsored National Conference on Psychology for Enhancing Happiness, Harmony and Peace at St Agnes College, Mangalore.

Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Organised
  • Program Coordinator
    • Two days’ Workshop on Computerized Experiment Building and Statistical Methods for Social Science NSS Volunteers, jointly organized by the Center for National & International Collaboration, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu & Department of Psychology, Central University of Punjab, held at the Department of Psychology, Central University of Punjab on 1st and 2nd March 2024
Peer Recognition

Reviewed manuscripts for

  • Journal of Intellectual Disabilities 
  • International Journal of Developmental Disabilities
  • Frontiers in Psychology
  • Practice (UK)
Invited Talks/ Resource Person
*Resource Person
Delivered a special lecture on Developing Problem-solving Strategies for Managing Stress in the Two days’ Workshop on Stress Management for NSS Volunteers, jointly organized by the Center for National & International Collaboration, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu & Department of Psychology, Central University of Punjab, held at Central University of Punjab on 8th and 9th March 2024
*Resource Person
Delivered a special lecture on Rehabilitation Psychology: Scope and Opportunities at the Department of Psychology, Nilgiri College of Arts and Science, Thaloor, Tamil Nadu on 24 June 2023.
*Resource Person
Delivered lecture on Resilience and Mental Health in the National Seminar on Mental Health and Well-being organized by the Department of Psychology, Providence Women’s College, Calicut, Kerala on 10 October 2022.
*Resource Person
Delivered lecture on The importance of resilience in the present context on 14th February 2022 in the Refresher Course On Stress and Mental Health in Present Times (7-19 Feb 2022) organized by UGC-HUMAN Resource Development Centre, Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, MP
*Invited Speaker
Delivered a special lecture on Field of rehabilitation psychology in India in the Special Lecture series organized by the Department of Psychology, Central University of Karnataka, on 2nd December 2021
*Invited Speaker
Session on Resilience and Suicide Prevention in the Webinar organized by the Department of Psychology, Central University of Karnataka, on 15 September 2021
*Resource Person
Delivered lecture on on Resilience and Suicide Prevention in the National Webinar on Creating Hope through Action organized by the Department of Applied Psychology, Central University of Tamil Nadu, on 10 September 2021.
*Chair, Scientific session
The International Conference on Health, Well-being and Technology organized by the Department of Psychology, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi on January 27 and 28, 2023.
*Chair, Scientific session
The International Conference on The New Normal-Psychological Perspectives organized by the Department of Psychology, Dr. MGR-Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai on March 26 and 27, 2021.

Citations

Google Scholar h-index: 5; Citations: 163

Scopus h-index: 3; Citations: 64

Web of Sciences h-index: 3; Citations: 55

e-Content Development
Developed and delivered e-learning material for 5 modules under the SWAYAM MOOCs Project as a resource person for MOOC titled “Reading, Writing, and Reasoning for Sociology”