email : vandanajainm@sdmcujire.in

• Dr. Vandana Jain Ph.D. from Mangaluru University, Konaje (2017) on the topic “Achievement Motivation, Academic Achievement, Well-Being, Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy of Dalit Adolescent Girls”

• Dr. Vandana Jain Recognized as Ph.D. Research Guide in Psychology by Mangalore University; 2024.

• Vandana Jain, Mokshada. Nomophobia and its relation with self‑esteem among young adults. IER J Health Demogr. 2024;8(2):23‑30. ISSN 2454‑9207.
• Vandana Jain, Varsha Malagi. Exploring the nexus of artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence, and leadership in the business landscape: Implications for AI integration and organizational success. Afr J Biol Sci. 2024;6(Special Issue 4).
• Vandana Jain, et al. Level of self‑efficacy on Internet usage during COVID‑19 pandemic and post‑COVID‑19 pandemic among adolescents. Indian J Psychol. 2024;71‑77. ISSN 0019‑5553.
• Vandana Jain, Varsha Malagi. Perceived stress in adolescents across gender. Int J Indian Psychol. 2023;11(2):1657‑1661. ISSN 2348‑5396 (Online); ISSN 2349‑3429 (Print).
• Vandana Jain, Poornesh Sharma K. Psychological well‑being and locus of control among underprivileged learners. Int J Indian Psychol. 2023;11(3):2566‑2581. DIP:18.01.244.20231103. DOI: 10.25215/1103.244.
• Vandana Jain, Maithri Bhat. Self‑esteem among adolescents. J Veda Samskrita Acad. 2023;11(2):436‑439. ISSN 2250‑1711.
• Vandana Jain, Ashwini Shetty. Digital competence among school teachers across gender. Turkish Online J Qual Inq. 2022;13(1):1083‑1089. E‑ISSN 1309‑6591.
• Malagi VA, Shetty AS, Jain V, Rao A. Impact of COVID‑19 on mental health: A literature survey of the existing research. Int J Health Sci. 2022;6(S3):10698‑10706. DOI: 10.53730/ijhs.v6nS3.8717.
• Vandana Jain, Ashwini Shetty. Impact of COVID‑19 on well‑being of Indian women. Shodha. 2022;12(1):118‑127. ISSN 2249‑0396.
•  Vandana Jain, Varsha Malagi, Ashwini Shetty. Deciphering the role of executive function in Down syndrome: An analytical study. Des Eng. 2021;8:17929‑17946. ISSN 0011‑9342.
•  Vandana Jain, Ashwini S Shetty. Impact of discussion on learning among students. Int J Adv Innov Res. 2021;8(3):29‑33. ISSN 2394‑7780.
•  Vandana Jain, Sayujya. College students learning in online mode during COVID‑19 lockdown. Shodha. 2021;11(1):176‑181. ISSN 2249‑0396.
•  Vandana Jain, Antony JA. Goal setting and fear of failure among indigent adolescents. J Psychol Educ. 2021;58(2):5505‑5512. ISSN 0033‑3079.
• V Sindhu, Vandana Jain. Parenting style and emotional maturity among adolescents across gender. Indian J Health Well‑Being. 2020;11(7‑9):311‑314. ISSN 2229‑5356.
• Shetty A, Vandana Jain. Perceived social support among alcoholics under first treatment and alcoholics under relapse. Int J Indian Psychol. 2020;8(3):961‑972. DOI: 25215/08030.008.
• Mathew A, Vandana Jain. Death anxiety among civilian kidney donors. Int J Indian Psychol. 2020;8(3):58‑63. DOI: 25215/08030.008.
•  Antony JA, Vandana Jain. Goal setting among indigent adolescents. Int J Res Anal Rev. 2019;6(2):111‑117. E‑ISSN 2348‑1269; P‑ISSN 2349‑5138.
•  Kulkarni S, Vandana Jain. The impact of intervention programme on self‑esteem and achievement motivation among adolescent girls. Asian J Multidimensional Res. 2019;8(Spl Iss 2):181‑188. ISSN 2278‑4853.
•  Ramesh A, Vandana Jain. Self‑esteem among pre‑university students. Int J Indian Psychol. 2018;6(4):60‑67. ISSN 2349‑3429.
• Vandana Jain, Prapai A. Self‑esteem and self‑efficacy among orphan adolescents and adolescents living with their parents. Contemp Res India. 2018;8(1):103‑107. ISBN 2231‑2131.
• Vandana Jain, Manjula MY. Effect of intervention programme on academic achievement and self‑efficacy of adolescent Dalit girls. Art Educ Int Res J. 2017;4(1):1‑3. ISSN 2349‑1353.
•  Vandana Jain, Manjula MY. Impact of intervention programme on achievement motivation and academic achievement of Dalit adolescent girls. Shodha. 2016;5(2):136‑145.
•  Vandana Jain, Manjula MY. Psychological well‑being among Dalit adolescent girls. IER J Health Demogr. 2016;1(2):23‑30. ISSN 2454‑9207.

Book/Chapter Publication:

• Vandana Jain, (2025). Edited book on “The role and future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Human Behaviour. (ISBN: 978-93-6076-152-3)
• Dr. Vandana Jain, (2025). “Breaking Barriers: Advancing psychological well-being across Borders”, Book of abstracts published (ISBN: 978-93-341-6827-3)
• Vandana Jain., and Shetty S. V. (2020). “Impact of Covid 19 on the wellbeing of Indian Women”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Women Leadership, Psychology and Social Sciences 2020. Virtual International Conference Red Talks International, India Chapters on 28th and 29th August 2020. (ISBN: 978-93-90146-03-1)
• Dr. Vandana Jain, and Manjula, M.Y. (2018). “Impact intervention programme on self-esteem and subjective well-being of Dalit Adolescent Girls”. Psychology: Existing Trends and Emerging Field, India: New United Publishers.(ISBN: 978-93-81195-96-3)

• Jain V. Technology and mental health over a decade from 2012–2022: A meta-analysis. Presented at: International Conference on Health, Well-being and Technology; 2023 Jan 27–28; Department of Psychology, Central University of Karnataka.
• Jain V, Malagi V, Shetty SA. Role of psycho-social factors in skill development among youth: A systematic review. Poster presented at: 31st Convention of National Academy of Psychology 2021–2022, Psychology and Social Justice at the Time of COVID-19 Pandemic: The State, Community, and Individual Perspectives; 2022 Mar 4–6; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India.
• Jain V, Shetty SA. Relationship between subjective well-being and self-esteem among elected women representatives of Grama Panchayath. Presented at: International Conference of IAAP; 2022 Jan 26–29; Departments of Clinical Psychology and Psychology, Mizoram University, India.
• Jain V, Shetty SA. Impact of discussion on learning among students. Presented at: International E-Conference on Current Trends in Multidisciplinary Research; 2021 Aug 1; Indian Academicians and Researchers Association.
• Jain V, Shetty SA. Digital competency among school teachers across gender. Presented at: International Conference on Building Smart Villages for Sustainable Rural Development; 2021 Apr 30; Department of Economics, Jain (Deemed-to-be) University, Bengaluru, India.
• Jain V, Shetty S. Job satisfaction among teachers across gender. Presented at: International Conference on Mental Health: A Global Concern and Conviction; 2021 Jan 29; Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, India.
• Jain V, Shetty S. Impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing of Indian women. Presented at: International Conference on Women Leadership, Psychology and Social Sciences; 2020 Aug 28–29; Red Talks International, Andhra Pradesh, India (Virtual).
• Jain V. Impact of wellbeing on teenagers of India. Symposium presented at: 55th National and 24th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP): Psychology for Global Happiness; 2020 Jan 23–25; Department of Psychology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Jain V. Counselling intervention for rural women with Special SKDRD. Presented at: National Seminar on Response of the Humanities to the Present Context; 2019; Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial Institute and MCC, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India.
• Jain V. Co-author: Parental stress and resilience among parents of children with autism. Presented at: National Level Conference on Sambandha, Sampreethi, Sangharsha: Dynamics of Human Relationship; 2019 Feb 25–26; Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College, Ujire, India.
• Jain V. Co-author: Psychological well-being among transgender, biological males and biological females. Presented at: National Level Conference on Sambandha, Sampreethi, Sangharsha: Dynamics of Human Relationship; 2019 Feb 25–26; SDM College, Ujire, India.
• Jain V. Co-author: Life satisfaction among adolescents. Presented at: National Level Conference on Sambandha, Sampreethi, Sangharsha: Dynamics of Human Relationship; 2019 Feb 25–26; SDM College, Ujire, India.
• Jain V. Self-esteem and achievement motivation among children of alcoholics and non-alcoholics. Presented at: National Seminar on Impact and Consequences of Gender Stereotypes on Careers of Women; 2019 Mar 21–22; PG Department of Psychology and Clinical Psychology, St. Agnes College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Sponsored by National Commission for Women.
• Jain V. Happiness among nurses working in private and government hospitals. Presented at: National Seminar on Impact and Consequences of Gender Stereotypes on Careers of Women; 2019 Mar 21–22; PG Department of Psychology and Clinical Psychology, St. Agnes College, Mangalore, India.
• Jain V. Impact of intervention programme on aspiration of adolescent Dalit girls. Presented at: National Seminar on Impact and Consequences of Gender Stereotypes on Careers of Women; 2019 Mar 21–22; St. Agnes College, Mangalore, India. Sponsored by National Commission for Women.
• Jain V. Celebration of soul: Perspective in Indian festivals. Presented at: International Conference on Diversity Management: Views from India and Europe; 2018; SDM PG Centre, Ujire, India.
• Jain V. Impact of intervention programme on self-esteem and subjective wellbeing of Dalit adolescent girls. Presented at: 18th National Conference of Catholic Psychologists of India on Positive Psychology – A Pathway to Wellbeing; 2017; Mangalore, India.
• Jain V. Effect of intervention programme on academic achievement and self-efficacy of adolescent Dalit girls. Presented at: International Conference on Advances in English Studies, Education and Women Empowerment; 2017; Carmel College for Women, Nuvem, Goa, India.
• Jain V, Manjula MY. Empowerment model for Dalit girls. Presented at: National Conference on Psychology: Existing Trends and Emerging Fields; 2016; Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, India.

FDP/Seminar/Conference attended:

• Jain V. Five Day National Level FDP on “Bibliometric Paper Writing & Scientific Publications” (Online Mode). Organized by B.N.M. Degree College, Bangalore University; 2025 Nov 3–7; Bengaluru, India.
• Jain V. One Day International Conference “Coun-Clave.” Organized by Department of M.Sc. Counselling, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya; 2025 Aug 29; Mangalore, India.
• Jain V. Seven Day International FDP on “Teaching, Learning, Education and Research with Various Tools and Techniques.” Organized by Department of PG Studies and Research in Commerce, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, Karnataka, in collaboration with Cape Comorin Trust, India; 2024 Jan 25–31.
• Jain V. One Day International Symposium on “Pedagogies in Psychology: Evolution, Innovation and Praxis.” Organized by Montfort College and Jyoti Nivas College; 2023 Sep 27; Bangalore, India.
• Jain V. Seven Day FDP on “Mentoring for Well-being.” Organized by Department of Psychology, Reva University; 2022 Nov 2–8; Bangalore, India.
• Jain V. International Symposium on “Mental Health and Wellbeing: Trends and Challenges.” Organized by Department of Psychology, Reva University; 2022 Dec 9–10; Bangalore, India.
• Jain V. One Day National Level Webinar on “Decoding the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act–2021.” Organized by Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous); 2021 Jun 6; Ujire, India.
• Jain V. Seven Day FDP on “Research Methodology in Social Sciences.” Organized by S.M. Shetty College of Science, Commerce and Management Studies; 2021 Apr 21–29; Powai, Mumbai, India.
• Jain V. One Day Webinar on “National Education Policy 2020.” Organized by MQI College of Management (MCM); 2021 Apr 24; Bangalore, India.
• Jain V. One Day National Level Webinar on “Relevance of Gender in Migration: With Reference to India.” Organized by the Women’s Cell, Jain (Deemed-to-be University); 2020 Jul 4; Bengaluru, India.
• Jain V. Ten Day National Level Multi-Disciplinary Online FDP Series on “Changing Aspirations in Dynamic Scenario – An Intellectual Deliberation.” Organized by Government of Karnataka, Department of Collegiate Education, Government First Grade College, Frazer Town; 2020 Jun 8–18; Bengaluru, India.

• Jain V. Fifteen Day Online National Refresher Course. Jointly organized by New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune; Droit Penale Group, Prayagraj; and Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), Ministry of Education; 2022 Mar 21–Apr 4. Conducted in online mode with A+ grade obtained as per CAS requirements of UGC and AICTE.
• Jain V. Twenty-eight Day Online Faculty Induction Programme (FIP). Conducted by UGC-HRDC, University of Mysore; 2021 Feb 8–Mar 9; Mysore, India.
• Jain V. One Week National Level Short-term Course on “Consumer Protection Act 2019: Rules and Regulations.” Conducted by SJM Arts, Commerce, and Science College in association with IGNOU; 2020 Sep 3–10; India.
• Jain V. Three Month Online Certificate Course on “Promotion of Health and Wellness of Senior Citizens.” Conducted by National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in collaboration with Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) and Karnataka State Resource Centre for Senior Citizens; 2019 Aug–Oct; Bengaluru, India.

• Dr.VandanaJain was awarded with Indo Asian – Elizabeth Loftus Distinguished Psychologist Award in recognition of the consistent superior performance in Psychology.
  Awarded on the eve of World Science Day Nov 10th, 2020. Recognised by: REd talks International Powered by: Rathna Prasad Multidisciplinary research & Educational Institution HQ: Vijayawada, India.
• Dr. VandanaJainappointed as a sub-editor of “Shodha” Research Journal of Dr.Ha.Ma.Na Research Center of SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire from July 2021 till date.

Add on Courses Completed: 06

• Three month Online certificate course on “PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF SENIOR CITIZENS “ Conducted by National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in collaboration with Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) & Karnataka State Resource Centre for Senior Citizens August – October 2019
• One week National Level Short term Course on “Consumer Protection Act 2019: Rules and Regulations” conducted by SJM Arts, Commerce, and Science in association with IGNOU from 3.9.2020 to 10.9.2020
• 28 day online FDP on Faculty Induction Programme (FIP) conducted by UGC-HRDC of Mysore University, Mysore from 8.2.2021 to 9.3.2021
• 3 month Computer Literacy Course from Karnataka State Electonic Development Corporation LTD from 5.3.2022 to 3.6.2022
• In 2017 Diploma in Prakruth (Distance) from University of Mysore
• Fifteen Days Online National Refresher course jointly organized by New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth deemed to be University, Pune; Droit Penale Group, Prayagraj and Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education. from 21.3.2022 to 4.4.2022