Email : madhupratihasta@sdmcujire.in

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Bappan B, Maheshbabu N. Effect of remedial training intervention on mental alertness, self-concept, self-esteem and emotional intelligence of academically underprivileged performers. New Delhi: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of HRD, Government of India; 2017.

Seed Money Project Details

Maheshbabu.N. Effect of remedial training intervention on Arithmetic ability, emotional intelligence, and achievement motivation of academically poor performers: An intervention study. Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire 2023-24.

Book Publication:

• Maheshbabu N, Chengti SS. Impact of Mental Health on Job Satisfaction among Nurses Working in Government and Private Hospitals. Saarbrücken (Germany): LAP Lambert Academic Publishing House; 2011.
• Maheshbabu N, Sushmita J. Alcoholics and dependents, Stress, marital adjustment and coping strategies. Saarbrücken (Germany): LAP Lambert Academic Publishing House; 2020.

Conference Proceedings Publication:

• Maheshbabu N, Chengti SS. Job Anxiety and Job Satisfaction In Relation to School Organizational Climate among Primary School Teachers: An Indian Context. In: ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Stress and Resilience; 2014 Nov 14-15; Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. Rajahmundry: Dept. of Psychology, Adikavi Nannaya University; 2014.

Research Papers Publications:-

• Kashika R, Maheshbabu N. Exploring Adoption Disclosure Through Indian Adoptive Parents: A Qualitative Study. Ann Indian Psychiatry. 2023;7(4):359–65. doi: 10.4103/aip.aip_90_22.
• Sudheer KV, Maheshbabu N. A study on specific mental health issues among single parent and their adolescents children in the post Covid-19 scenario. Shodhasamhita. 2022;9(1).
• Disharag, Maheshbabu N. The effect of yoga on mental health and mindfulness of yoga practitioners-A case study. J Educ Rabindra Bharati Univ. 2022;24(1).
• Triveni S, Maheshbabu N. The self-efficacy and perceived social support among HIV-Positive adolescents: A correlational study. Int J Curr Res Mod Educ. 2022;7(2).
• Maheshbabu N, Yuvaraja U. Athletes of rural Karnataka: An investigation of psychological indicators. In: Mental health: A global concern and conviction. Ujire-574240: Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous); 2022.
• Hegde V, Maheshbabu N. Impact of Media Information in the Development of Novel Coronavirus Symptoms without the Disease: Nocebo Phenomenon. Int Neuropsychiatr Dis J. 2022;17(3):29–37. doi: 10.9734/indj/2022/v17i330205.
• Surya PS, Maheshbabu N. Emotional Maturity and Resilience among Athletes. Int J Indian Psychol. 2022;11(3). doi: 10.25215/1103.261.
• Maheshbabu N, Shital M. Quality Of Life and Social Support in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder: A Gender Difference Study. Psychol Educ. 2021;58(5):4581–9.
• Maheshbabu N, Madhushree S, Rakesh TS. Impact of post-covid-19 lockdown on life satisfaction and mental health of college students. Mod Thamizh Res. 2021;9.
• Maheshbabu N, Ramesh A. The Role of Happiness in Young Adults of Hostelites and Non-Hostelites. J Soc Sci. 2020;48(2).
• Maheshbabu N, Madhushree S. Mental Alertness, Self-esteem and Emotional Intelligence of Underprivileged Students: A Remedial Intervention Program. J Educ Soc Behav Sci. 2020;33(3):15–9. doi: 10.9734/JESBS/2020/v33i330205.
• Saji JS, Maheshbabu N. Mental health and Optimism of Health Care worker’s During Covid-19: A Qualitative Analysis. Phonix Int J Psychol Soc Sci. 2020;4(4).
• Namratha M, Maheshbabu N. Perception of career and its barriers among middle class young adults. IAHRW Int J Soc Sci Rev. 2020;8(7-9):312.
• Maheshbabu N. The differences in socio demographic factors on cyber bullying among adolescents. Indian Psychol Rev. 2019;92(1):3–6.
• Maheshbabu N, Chandrkanth BK, Chengti SS. Impact of mental health on job satisfaction of secondary school couple teachers. Int J Indian Psychol. 2018;6(2).
• Maheshbabu N, Bappan B. Mental alertness and self-esteem of underprivileged students. Int J Curr Res. 2018;10(1).
• Maheshbabu N, Bappan B. An intervention program on mental alertness and self-concept of the underprivileged. Int J Curr Res Mod Educ. 2018;3(1):60–2.
• Mohan S, Maheshbabu N. Depression among recently disabled adolescents adapting to a new reality. Indian Psychol Rev. 2018;90(1):13–8.
• Maheshbabu N, Chandrkanth BK, Chengti SS. Adjustment and Social support of pre-university college adolescents. Int J Indian Psychol. 2017;4(2).
• Maheshbabu N, Jadhav SG. Job anxiety, Job Satisfaction and Mental Health among Working Teacher Couples. Int J Curr Res. 2016.
• Maheshbabu N, Chengti SS, Chandrkanth BK. Anxiety and locus of control of college going adolescents. Indian Psychol Rev. 2015;85(Spec Issue):223–30.
• Maheshbabu N, Jadhav SG. Organizational Climate and Job Anxiety of Secondary School Couple Teachers. Indian Psychol Rev. 2014;82(2).
• Maheshbabu N, Jadhav SG. Job satisfaction and mental health of Secondary School Couple Teachers. Golden Res Thoughts. 2014;2(6).
• Maheshbabu N, Chengti SS, BalajiWalkhinde. Organizational Climate and Job Anxiety of Primary School Teachers. Int J Curr Res. 2013;6(1):4694–6.

• Office Superintendent of PG Examination (February 2022 – Present)

• BOE Chairperson, Department of Psychology, Mangalagangothri, Mangalore University.
• BOS and BOE member. Department of Psychology, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, Mangalore.
• BOS member, Department of Psychiatry, SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences. Ujire.
• BOE member of Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Psychology St. Agnes College (Autonomous)’s. Dakshina Kannada
• BOS member of Dept. of Psychology, SVJCT’s Samartha Educational Institute, Kasarwadi, Sawarde, Taluka Chiplun of Ratnagiri District, Maharastra State.
• BOS member of Department of M.Sc Counselling, School of Social Work, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada
• BOE member of Dept of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, Dakshina Kannada
• BOS member of Dept of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, Dakshina Kannada
• BOE member of Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Psychology. Kuvempu University, Shivamogga.
• BOE member, Dept of Psychology, KLE’s Lingaraj college of Arts and Sciences, Belagavi.

• Participated in the workshop on research proposal writing, organized by the Research and Development Cell, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 19th October 2023.
• Participated in the National Seminar organized by the Dept of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 12th April 2023.
• Participated in two-day workshop “Research project writing workshop,” organized by CIRHS and PG Department of Social Work, SDM PG Centre, Ujire, Karnataka – India.
• Attended the MDP on Predictive analytical for Business decision making, organized by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysuru on June 3 and 4, 2019.
• Participated in one day conference on New Education Policy held on 29th July, 2019 organised by SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire.
• Presented a paper in (IAAP) 52nd National and 21st International Conference: Adjustment and Social support of pre-University College students. In: 52nd National and 21st International Conference; 2017 Feb 23–25; Jaipur, India. Jaipur: Dept. of Psychology, University of Rajasthan; 2017.
• Poster presentation in (IAAP) 52nd National and 21st International Conference: A study of happiness among post graduate students. In: 52nd National and 21st International Conference; 2017 Feb 23–25; Jaipur, India. Jaipur: Dept. of Psychology, University of Rajasthan; 2017.
• Presented a paper (in-absent) in ICSSR sponsored National Seminar: Job anxiety, job satisfaction in relation to school organizational climate among primary school teachers: an Indian context. In: Stress and Resilience: IN CHILDERN, ADOLESCENTS, WOMEN AND SUPPORT GROUP; 2014 Nov 14–15; Rajahmundry, India. Rajahmundry: Dept. of Psychology, Adikavi Nannaya University; 2014.
• Presented a paper in International Conference: Job anxiety, job satisfaction and mental health of working teacher couple. In: International Conference; 2014 Mar 1–3; [Location not specified]. Ahmedabad: Dept. of Psychology, Smt. Laxmiben & Shree Chimanlal Mehta (GLS) Arts College; 2014.
• Presented a paper in International Conference: Job Satisfaction and Mental health of Secondary School Couple Teachers. In: International Conference; [Date not specified]; Ernakulum, India. Ernakulum: Dept of Psychology, Toc H Institute of Science & Technology; [Year not specified].
• Participated in UGC sponsored national seminar on emotional intelligence for youth behaviour. Organized by Dept. of Psychology & Indian Association of Human Behaviour; 2013 Nov 22–23.
• Presented a paper in International Conference: Job anxiety and organizational climate of secondary school couple teachers. In: International Conference; 2013 May 22–24; Dharwad, India. Dharwad: Dept. of Psychology, Karnatak University; 2013.
• Presented a paper in 7th National Conference of Indian Association of Mental Health (IAMH): Impact of Mental Health on Job Satisfaction among Nurses. In: 7th National Conference of Indian Association of Mental Health (IAMH); [Date not specified]; Dharwad, India. Dharwad: Dept of Studies in Psychology, Karnatak University; [Year not specified].
• Participated in the Two day UGC National Seminar on “Stress and Well-being in Adolescents Role of Psychology”. Organized by Dept of Psychology, S.V. University, Tirupati. A.P.
• Participated in two day National Conference on “Mental Health in work setting” organized by the Dept of Psychology, Osmania University. A.P.
• Participated in international conference on “PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC AND MENTAL HEALTH” organized by the Dept of Psychology, Bangalore University Bangalore.
• Presented a paper in National Conference: Self Confidence among Police. In: National Conference; [Date not specified]; Tirupati, India. Tirupati: Dept of Psychology, “Directorate of Distance Education” S.V.University.
• Presented a paper in 5th Doctoral Theses Conference: Job Anxiety, Job Satisfaction and Mental Health in Relation to Organization Climate. In: 5th Doctoral Theses Conference; [Date not specified]; Hyderabad, India. Hyderabad: Dept of Psychology & Management IBS.
• Participated in National conference of Academy of psychologists organized by the Dept of Psychology, S.V. Medical College Tirupati.
• Participated in seminar on, “A need for counselling in improving quality of higher education” organized by the Dept of Psychology, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga.
• Underwent a FEEL Employable; learning and development intervention conducted by college for leadership & human resource development at Gulbarga University, Gulbarga.

• Organizing committee member of FIVE-DAY FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (A hands-on experience). Organized by the Research and Development Cell in association with Dept of PG Studies and Research in Psychology and Chemistry, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire from 20th to 24th August 2024.
• Organizing committee member of two days international seminar on Breaking barriers: advancing psychological well-being across border”. Organized by the dept of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire.
• Organizing committee member of two days national level conference on “Sambandha, Sampreethi, Sangharasha: The Dynamics of Human Relationships” held on 25th – 26th February 2019
• Organizing committee member of one day national level conference psycho vision on “Enhancing mental health across life span: Role of Psychologists” held on 2nd March 2018
• Organized a one day workshop on Clinical Interviewing and Basics of Psycho-social Rehabilitation, organized by the dept of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College Ujire, held on 29th April 2023.
• Event coordinator and participated in one day workshop on Psychoanalytical Therapy, organized by the dept of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College Ujire, held on 22nd December 2022

• Inaugurator of Cognito and Delivered a talk guest talk on Importance of Psychology, Organized by the Department of Psychology, SDM College, Ujire. On 9th July 2024.
• Delivered a talk on Stress Management, at Centre for rural excellence, SKDRDP, Belthangady, Mangalore on 30/05/2024
• Delivered a talk on Freudian Psychoanalysis in literary perspective, organized by the PG Dept of Studies and Research in English, SDM PG Centre, Ujire. 19/09/2024
• Delivered a talk on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Breaking the chains: Prevention, Treatment and Recovery for all, organized by the  SDM Institute of Technology (SDMIT), Ujire, on 26th June 2025.

Editorial member:

• International Journal of Interventional Psychology

Journal Reviewer member:

• Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting
• Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology
• Asian Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies

International advisory board member:

• Review Of Research Journal (RORJ)

• Participated in 7 days faculty development programme / Training Programme on Innovative Teaching and Learning Pedagogy, organized by Bhgawan Parshuram Institute of Technology- Delhi, Research Foundation of India & RFI-Care from 7-14 October 2024.
• Presented a paper in Two days international conference on mental health at workplace titled “Mental health in Gen-Z. organized by the department of Psychology, Bangalore University, on 26th and 27th September 2024.

• Emotional and Behavioural Problems in Adolescents, at AIR (All India Radio), Mangalore, on 10-03-2024.

• Doctoral Fellow: ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research)-Ministry of HRD GoI, New Delhi: Sep 2013 to Feb 2015.
• Research Project entitled “Effect of remedial training intervention on mental alertness, self-concept, self-esteem and emotional intelligence of academically underprivileged performers’, Dr.Baswaraj Bappan jointly with Dr.Maheshbabu.N. ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research)-Ministry of HRD GoI, New Delhi: 2016-17

Conference/Workshop/Seminar Organized

• Organizing committee member of two days national level conference on “Sambandha, Sampreethi, Sangharasha: The Dynamics of Human Relationships” held on 25th – 26th February 2019
• Organizing committee member of one day national level conference psycho vision on “Enhancing mental health across life span: Role of Psychologists” held on 2nd March 2018.
• Staff In-Charge for the Empower Me Camp, an assessment camp for school children. (Held on April 12, 2025).
• Organizing Committee Member for the 25th Silver Jubilee Celebration and Two Day International Level Seminar on “Breaking Barriers: Advancing Psychological Well-being Across Borders”, Date: December 13–14, 202, Organized by the PG Dept of Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire held on 13th and 14th December 2025.
• Organizing Committee Member for the One Day National Level Multidisciplinary Conference on Millets and Mental Health, Date: 9th September 2025 organized by the Dept of Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire.

Training/Refresher Course

• TOT on Capacity building on Civics, Citizenship Parenting Adolescents & Peer Education through Life Skills Method- a Hands on Experience, Organized by RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur from 23rd July – 04th August 2012.
• Refresher course in statistical methods for behavioural research. Organized by dept. of biostatistics, NIMHANS Bangalore from 10th – 12th September 2014.
• Research methodology course. Organized by council for social development, “CSD” Hyderabad from 11.02.2013 to 20.02.2013.
• Orientation programme, Organized by council for social development, “CSD” Hyderabad from 21.10.2013 to 25.10.2013.
• “National Workshop on Research Methodology in Psychosocial Issues” organized by Dept of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS Bangalore from 21st and 23rd November 2011.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Working as Assistant Professor, Dept. of PG Studies and Research in Psychology SDM College, Ujire.
• Worked as Research Assistant in the Dept. of Psychology, Jnana Prabhodini Institute of Psychology, Sadashiv Peth, Pune. MH.
• Worked as Guest faculty in the Dept. of Psychology, Government Degree college, Davangere
• Worked as lecturer in Kittel Arts & Commerce Degree College, Dharwad

Membership of Professional Bodies/ Organisations:

• Academy of Psychologist, Tirupati, A.P, India 2010 (Life Member).
• Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Chennai, T.N India 2014 (Life Member).
• Indian School Psychology Association, Puducherry, India (Life Member)
• World Congress of Psychologist, Tirupati.A.P. India (Secretary, Karnataka State & Life Member) Reg No: 78/2021