Psychology

• “Cognito” Department Association
• Save Girl Child Campaign
• World Suicide Prevention Day
• World Mental Health Day
• Community Programs on World disability day
• Young Researcher (Research paper presentation competition)
• Poster Exhibition
• National Level Workshops, Webinars & Seminars
• Guest lectures
• Students Research Paper Presentations and Publications
• Psych-Explora

• Counselling and talks by faculties of the department on psychological issues.
• Talks to self-help groups, teachers and parents.
• Need based IQ Assessment.
• Need based Counselling.
• Together We Learn-Extension Activity
• Lab in Cab
• Swasthya Manas Shiksha

The faculty members of the Department are actively engaged in Research by incorporating Adolescence Psychology, Cognitive science, Social Studies, Educational aspects, Health variables, Counselling, Mental health, Organizational aspects, Women empowerment, Gender issues and Family system as the thrust areas.
Two of the Faculty members are considered as Research Guides in Psychology affiliated to Mangalore University. In addition to this, the faculty regularly apply for research projects funded by various government and private organizations. The outcomes of these research endeavours are reflected in publications in journals of National and International standards with high impact factor.

Ph.D. Degrees:

• Dr. Sudheer, K. V.: Ph.D. from Karnatak University, Dharwad (2018) on the topic “Self Concept, Emotional Competence, Academic Anxiety and Educational Aspiration of Adolescents with Dual Parents and Single Parent”
• Dr.Vandana Jain: Ph.D. from Mangalore University, Konaje (2017) on the topic “Achievement Motivation, Academic Achievement, Well-Being, Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy of Dalit Adolescent Girls”.

Research Projects Completed

• “Achievement Motivation, Academic Achievement, Subjective Well-Being, Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy of Dalit Adolescent Students”
• Investigator: Dr. Vandana Jain
• Duration: 18 Months (UGC MRP, Year 2014-15)
• Amount: 50,000=0
• Funding Agency: UGC.

• “A Study on the Cognitive Functioning among Middle Aged Covid-19 victims with Brain Fog symptoms”
• Investigator: Dr. Sudheer K V
• Duration: 12 Months (A Short-Term Study, Year 2021-22)
• Amount: 30,000=0
• Funding Agency: KSTA.

• “A study on the influence of Culture and Mother tongue on the Self-perception and Resilience among Adolescents across Gender”.
• Investigator: Dr. Sudheer K V
• Duration: 10 Months (Seed Money Research Grant, Year 2021-22)
• Amount: 25,000=0
• Funding Agency:  Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire.

Recognition as a Research Guide:

• Dr. Vandana Jain: Recognized as Ph.D. Research Guide in Psychology by Mangalore University; 2024. Two students have been perusing Ph.D.
• Dr. Sudheer K V: Recognized as Ph.D. Research Guide in Psychology by Mangalore University; 2023. Three students have been perusing Ph.D.

Publications

Dr. Vandana Jain

• 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, Manjula MY. Impact of intervention programme on self-esteem and subjective well-being of Dalit adolescent girls. In: Psychology: Existing Trends and Emerging Field. India: New United Publishers; 2018. ISBN 978-93-81195-96-3.
• Vandana Jain, Shetty SV. 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. 28-29 August 2020. ISBN 978-93-90146-03-1.
• Vandana Jain. Breaking Barriers: Advancing psychological well-being across Borders. Book of abstracts. 2025. ISBN 978-93-341-6827-3.
• Vandana Jain, editor. The role and future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Human Behaviour. 2025. ISBN 978-93-6076-152-3.

Award/Achievement

• Dr. Vandana Jain Assistant Professor and Head Dept of Psychology
• She 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.Vandana Jain appointed as a sub-editor of “Shodha” UGC CARE listed Research Journal of Dr.Ha.Ma.Na Research Center of SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire from July 2021 till date

Dr. Sudheer K V:

• Sudheer K.V. A study on selected Brain Fog symptoms among Middle Aged Covid-19 victims with special reference to Dakshina Kannada. Madhya Bharti. 2023 83(1); 98-102. ISSN:0974-0066.
• Sudheer K.V. A Study on Specific Mental Health Issues among Single Parents and their Adolescent Children in the Post Covid-19 Scenario. Shodhasamhitha. 2022. 9:1(5); 26-32. ISSN: 2277-7067.
• Sudheer K.V. Decoding the relationship between Self-perception, Resilience and Life skills among Disadvantaged Youths in Post Pandemic Arena Journal of Fundamental and Comparative Research: Shodhasamhitha. 2022. 8(1); 51-54. ISSN:2277-7067.
• Sudheer K.V. An analysis on the Impact of Violation of Human Rights on the Multifaceted Psychological Functioning of Victims. Journal of Oriental Research Madras. 2022. 92; 78-82. ISSN:0022-3301.
• Sudheer K.V. A Study on gender differences in Interrole Conflict and Self-efficacy among Working Couples”, Printing Area- International Interdisciplinary Research Journal. 2022.  2 (89); 84-88. ISSN:2394-5303.
• Sudheer K.V. Significance of Birth Order & Age on the Emotional competence of Adolescents living in Single Parent Family Structure. AEGAEUM Journal, 9(8); 2021. 106-111. ISSN NO: 0776-3808.
• Sudheer K.V. The Academic Achievement Motivation among students of Higher Education in the Post Covid-19 Scenario. Research Nebula. 2021. 54-56. ISSN NO: 2277-8071.
• Sudheer K.V. Anxiety and Psychological Well-Being among Middle Aged Housewives in Dakshina Kannada during Pandemic Period. Modern Tamizh Research- An International Quarterly Multi-lateral Tamizh Journal. 2021.  9(3); 999-1003. ISSN NO: 2321-984X.
• Sudheer K.V. Psychosocial Benefits of Life Values on Contemporary Social System: Analytical Review. Research Nebula. 2021., 338-340. e-ISSN NO: 2277-8071.
• Sudheer K.V. Gender differences in Academic Anxiety and Educational Aspiration of Adolescents living in Single Parent Families. International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field. 2021. 7(3); 149-152. ISSN: 2455-0620.
• Sudheer K.V. The Relevance of Life skills Training for the enhancement of Self-concept and Emotional competence among Adolescents Living in Single Parent Families. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research. 2020. 11(7); 203-213.  ISSN 2277-7881.
• Sudheer K.V. Self-concept and Emotional competence of Adolescents with Dual Parents and Single Parents. The Asian Journal of Education and Psychology. 2017. 86(2); 28-40. ISSN 0971-2909.
• Sudheer K.V. Emotional maturity of Singleton Adolescents. Shodha. 2017. 7(1); 136-145. ISSN 2249-0396.
• Sudheer K.V. Academic anxiety and Educational aspiration of Adolescents with Dual Parents and Single Parents. Indian Psychological Review. 2016. 85(1); 45-54.ISSN 0019-6215.

Book/Chapter Publication:

• Sudheer K.V. Impact of E-learning on the Achievement motivation and Academic anxiety among SSLC students of Dakshina Kannada during Pandemic Period. E-book -Multidisciplinary Research Thoughts. 2021. 84-88. e- ISBN 978-93-5566-389-4.
• Sudheer K.V.Self-concept and Emotional competence of Adolescents with Dual Parents and Single Parent. Existing Trends and Emerging Fields. 2018. 1(1); 82-86. ISBN 978-93-81195-96-3. 203-213.

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