Department of Psychology

Department of Psychology

About the Department

The Department of Psychology got established on 2019 within the School of Social Sciences. The Department has young and dynamic faculty with wide research and teaching experience from different states. We offer two-year MA program and PhD program in Psychology. Students with Govt./Non-Governmental fellowship would be enrolled for the PhD program.

Vision
Developing human resources in the field of psychology who play an effective role for the development and growth of individuals, groups, community and society.

Mission

  1. To mould psychology graduates with high academic standards, professional ethics and cultivate a sense of social responsibility.
  2. To promote research interest among the students, to take up advanced research in diverse fields of psychology.
  3. To provide psychological assistance to people in need.

Faculty

  1. Dr. Jeyavel, S., Associate Professor, HOD
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  2. Dr. Anugraha Merin Rajan, Assistant Professor 
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  3. Dr. Shubhdip Kaur, Assistant Professor
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  4. Dr. Sajad Ahmad Najar, Assistant Professor
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  5. Dr. Rebeka Debbarma, Assistant Professor 
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Academic Programmes

  • 2023-25
    • M.A. Psychology
    • Ph.D Psychology
  • 2022-24
    • M.A. Psychology
    • Ph.D Psychology

Syllabi

Research Thurst Area

  • Distracted driving
  • Error analysis
  • Gaze behavior analysis
  • Working memory
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Development Psychology
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Psychology
  • Resilience
  • Family Studies
  • Sports psychology
  • Child and adolescent development
  • Cyber psychology

Facilities

Psychology Lab:The lab has following apparatus and tests to assess different aspects of behaviour

Sr. No Name of the tool
1 Tachistoscope  (fall door type)
2 Tachistoscope Electronic
3 Phi-Phenomenon Apparatus
4 Depth Perception Apparatus
5 Reaction Time Apparatus
6 Mirror Drawing Apparatus
7 Memory Drum (Electrical)
8 Shuttle box
9 Skinner box
10 Rod and Frame test
11 GSR Biofeedback apparatus
12 Mental Imagery Questionnaire
13 Learning Organization Scale
14 Stroop Color & Word Test
15 Optimistic Pessimistic Attitude Scale
16 Big Five Personality Scale
17 Emotional Intelligence Scale
18 16 PF (Form A, B, C, D, E)
19 Altruism Scale
20 Sociometry
21 IIP Aggression Scale
22 Organizational Effectiveness Scale
23 Organizational Climate Inventory
24 PGI General Well-being Measure
25 Clinical Analysis Questionnaire
26 Multidimensional Aptitude Battery-II
27 Verbal Discrimination Learning

E-Content

DOI’s of Research Papers Published by the Faculty Members

Placement

List of students who have got placed in the year 2021 from the 2019-2021 batch:

Sr. No Name of student Employment details Designation
1 Saujanya Baruah Samproona Kendra Vidayala, Dibrugarh Teacher
2 Sanju P J Maxmind Rehabilitation Center Counsellor
3 Fayiz P V Maxmind Rehabilitation Center Counsellor
4 Harikrishnan K Non-Banking Financial Company (Manappuram Finance) Joint assistant

Student Corner

List of M.A Students in the Department: Batch 2020-2022

Sl. No Name of the student
1 ABDULLA UMMER NERAMAKKAL
2 AKHILA AJITH
3 AMRUTHA AT
4 ANKITA SARANGI
5 MUHAMMAD RASHID
6 POOJA JAYAN M M
7 REEHA KABEER
8 ANJITHA P
9 ADITHYA ANEESH
10 SHABNA HAZMI V K
11 SANTA MARIA
12 VISMAYA G NATH
13 Lisa Rani Parida
14 LOVEJEET
15 SUMEDHA BORDOLOI
16 RAMNIKA GAUTAM
17 SNIGDHA HANS
18 SOORYAPRIYA V M
19 KAJAL T K
20 SANDEEP KAUR
21 SREELAKSHMI K
22 ABHIRAMI S NAIR

Students Paper Presentations

  1. Kizhakoot, S. (September 2021). Role of psychological cap in life domains. Paper presented at the International Webinar on Towards wellbeing in new normal-Social, psychological and emotional organized by PG Department of Psychology, Ansar Women’s College in collaboration with Department of Education, Kerala University, Kerala.
  2. Punia, S. (September 2021). Stress, anxiety and burnout among educators during COVID-19 pandemic-Role of demographic factors.. Paper presented at the International Webinar on Towards wellbeing in new normal-Social, psychological and emotional organized by PG Department of Psychology, Ansar Women’s College in collaboration with Department of Education, Kerala University, Kerala.
  3. Sarma, D., & Rajan, A. (August 2021). Media violence and aggressive behavior among adolescents. Paper presented at the International virtual conference on Psychological wellbeing in the pandemic era organized by Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial college in association with Kuvempu University and Bharatiya Vidya  Bhavan, Shimoga, Karnataka.
  4. Punia, S., & Rajan, A. (August 2021). Stress, anxiety and burnout among educators during COVID-19 pandemic. Paper presented at the International virtual conference on Psychological wellbeing in the pandemic era organized by Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial college in association with Kuvempu University and Bharatiya Vidya  Bhavan, Shimoga, Karnataka.
  5. Ajith, A., & Appu, A. V. (March 2021). Attitude towards infidelity westernization, and ambivalent sexism among different age groups. Paper presented at the International E-Conference on The New Normal-Psychological Perspectives at Dr. MGR-Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
  6. Asmabi, K. K. (February, 2021). Environmental attitude & personal responsibility among natural science students. Paper presented at the 56th National and 25th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology at Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab.
  7. Anjitha, P. (February, 2021). Effect of cognitive distortion and paranormal beliefs on adolescents. Paper presented at the 56th National and 25th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology at Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab.
  8. Gautam, R. (February, 2021). Impact of digital media on psychological well-being. Paper presented at the 56th National and 25th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology at Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab.

Students Participation in Co-Curricular Activities

Foundation Week Celebrations
Saujanya Baruah Solo dance (Third Position), Group song (Third Position)
Madhusmita Neog Group song (Third Position)
Akhila Ajith Declamation (Third Position)
 Poster Making Competition on World No Tobacco Day
Akhila Ajith Won Third Position

Grants

Name of Principal Investigator Title of the Project Nature of Project Amount (Rs.)
Dr. Anugraha Merin Rajan Resilience, Sense of Support and Parent Child Relationship among Parents having Children with Intellectual Disability Sponsored by CUPB 1.5 lacs
Dr. Shubhdip Kaur Video Game Addiction and Problem Behaviour Among Adolescents Sponsored by CUPB 1.5 lacs
Dr. Sajad Ahmad Najar In-vehicle Spatial Distractions: An Analysis of Gaze Behavior and Driving Errors Sponsored by CUPB 1.5 lacs

Seminar/Symposia

Although the department is still in its infancy, it is focused on promoting research interest among the students in the emerging as well as traditional fields of psychology besides providing quality education to them. The faculty members are actively involved in publishing research papers, expanding their research work by applying for various research projects based on their thrust areas, and thus contributing to the field of psychology.
The department is also concerned with making students do full time internships under the guidance of various experts from the fields of clinical psychology, neuropsychology, organizational psychology, child psychology, counselling psychology and other mental health professionals. The students are actively involved in doing research projects from the start of second year of Masters in Psychology.
 
Psychological Guidance and Counselling Cell amid Covid- 19 (CORONA Virus) pandemic: The faculty members are working as part of the ‘Psychological guidance and counseling cell’ established by the university during COVID 19 pandemic.

Mental Health Awareness Activities: The department organized different activities in October 2019 on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, in order to raise the awareness about the importance of keeping good Mental Health. The department prepared a document about self-care tips to save mental health during a pandemic for students and parents. The document was made available to students and staff by the University on 9th April 2020. The students prepared and uploaded a short film to spread awareness about commonly seen psychological disorders in online platforms.

List of Webinars Organized by the Department

Webinar Date Resource Person
Prospective Memory 20/02/ 2021 Dr. Sanjram Premjit Khanganba, Associate Professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), IIT Indore
Peace Psychology 12/04 2021 Prof. Waheeda Khan, Retd from Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi, Presently Professor & Dean, Faculty of Behavioural Sciences,  SGT University, Gurgaon-Delhi-NCR
Behaviour Modification 19/05/2021 Dr. Binapani Mohapatra, Clinical Psychologist, National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Secunderabad
Specific Learning Disorders 29/05/2021 Dr. Thomas Kishore M, Additional Professor, NIMHANS, Bangalore
Career Prospects in Psychology 11/06/2021 Prof. Harpreet Kaur, Professor in Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala
Suicide Prevention among Millennials 10/09/2021 Prof. Saroj Arya, Professor in Clinical Psychology, Sweekar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences, Secunderabad (Former Associate Professor NIEPID, Secunderabad)
Military Psychology in India; Career and  Organizational practice of Psychology in Indian Armed Forces 25/09/2021 Sibin Raj K, Psychology Scientist, DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization), Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Alumni

Batch 2019-2021
1 Harikrishnan K
2 Asmabi K K
3 Saujanya Baruah
4 Madhusmita Neog
5 Lovepreet Singh
6 Akanksha Borah
7 Jaspreet Kaur
8 Manpreet Kaur
9 Aflah Shibili T A
10 Tauseef Reza Rabbani
11 Fayiz P V
12 Delna T D
13 Swati Punia
14 Dimple Sarma
15 Sanju P J

Academic Calender

Date Activity
30/08/2021 Commencement of classes of third semester
10/09/2021 World Suicide Prevention Day (Webinar on Suicide Prevention among Millennials)
25/09/2021 Webinar on Military Psychology in India; Career and  Organizational practice of Psychology in Indian Armed Forces
10/10/2021 Observation of World Mental Health Day
22/10/2021 to 29/10/2021 Mid Semester Test
03/12/2021 Observation of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
03/01/2022-07/01/2022 Practical Examination
10/01/2022-21/01/2022 End Semester Examination
22/01/2022- 30/01/2022 Winter break for students

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Psychology E-Books

Psychology Knowledge Repository