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Dr. Malini R

Dr. Malini R

Dr. Malini R

Dr. Malini R

Associate Professor

Research & Postgraduate Dept. of Psychology, Union Christian College (Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University), Kerala, India-683 102.
Email: malinir@uccollege.edu.in

Courses taught:
○ Undergraduate level (Basic Psychological Processes, Abnormal Psychology, Child development, Experimental Psychology, Environmental Psychology)
○ Post-graduate level (Psychopathology, Psychometry, Psychological Assessment, Research Methodology, Cognitive Behavior therapy, Psychotherapy)

Served as Additional Examiner, Chief Examiner and Chairperson for Undergraduate, and Postgraduate level Examinations (since 2007)
Served as Resource person for question bank preparation (both undergraduate and Postgraduate levels)

  • Research
  • Publications
  • Chapter Contribution to Book
  • CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
  • PARTICIPATION IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
  • SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED
  • EXTENSION ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ph. D research on the topic “Psychosocial Correlates of Scholastic Backwardness: A Study among Low achievers, Underachievers and Learning disabled.” (2016).
● Principal investigator of United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) sponsored Project in the area of ‘Substance Abuse’ (2017-2018)
● Experience in supervising projects and dissertations of UG and PG students (since 2007)
● Ph. D guideship (Mahatma Gandhi University)
○ Six research scholars pursuing Ph. D since January 2024

  • Husna Hawwa J. & Malini R. (2026). Self-concealment, perceived social support and Mental help-seeking behaviour, Psychological Science
  • Akhitha Sijo, Faiza Fazal E. A., Sandra Samuel, & Malini R. (2026). Youth and Instagram Use; An analysis of patterns and perspectives, Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology , Vol. 52.
  • Fathima K.A. & Malini R. (2024). Excessive Smartphone Use, Parenting style and Psychological Well-being of Adolescents and Young Adults, INSPA Journal of Applied and School Psychology, 6, Special Issue, 362-372
  • Aadila Shihana & Malini R. (2022). People’s Perception of Domestic Violence: An inquiry in Kerala. Rajagiri Journal of Social Development, 14 (2), July-December, 71-77
  • Akhila Narayanan, Justin R. Nayagam & Malini R. (2022). International Service-Learning: Proposal for a Multidimensional model for Student Selection, International Journal of Research in Service-Learning and Community Engagement, 10 (1).
  • Malini R. & Immanuel Thomas (2022). WISC-IV and Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test Indicators of Specific Learning Disorder and Discrepant Academic Achievement, Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 40(8).
  • Annie James & Malini R. (2022). Teacher Satisfaction with Online Learning: An Exploration of the Role of Social Support, Indian Journal of Educational Technology, 4(2), 20-28.
  • Sneha Mary Jayan & Malini R. (2021). Body Image Perception in relation to BMI and Self-esteem in Adolescent Girls, Indian Journal of Health and Well-being, 12(4), 527-532.
  • Eldhose A. & Malini R. (2018). A Comparison of Reaction time and Mental Imagery of Video Game Players and Two-wheeler Drivers, International Journal of Indian Psychology, 6(2), 52-58. DOI: 10.25215/0602.006

  • Akhila Narayanan, Malini R., Jenish Paul & Justin R. Nayagam (2023). International Service Learning, Union Christian College, Aluva
  • Malini R. (2023). Understanding Child Development: Nurturing the Path to Thriving, Nurturing Connections: A Holistic Guide to Inspired Parenting. Union Christian College, Aluva. ISBN: 978-81-960457-3-9
  • Malini R. & Marikutty P. J. (2023). True to Self with Work and Life .Proceedings of the Dr. V. K. Alexander Memorial National Seminar 2022, Union Christian College, Aluva. (Eds.) ISBN: 978-81-960457-2-2
  • Justin R. Nayagam, Thara K. Simon & Malini R. (2021). Evoking Eco-Consciousness through Service-Learning, Food for Thought:Service-Learning Research in Asia (Robert Shumer, Carol Ma Hok Ka & Constance Chan Wing Yee (Eds.), USA: Information Age Publishing Inc., Ch. 6, pp. 57-71
  • Justin R Nayagam, Malini R. & Akhila Narayanan. (2021). Service-learning under the New Normal and Beyond, Monograph edited by Nishimura, M & Yokote H. Service-Learning in the Era of “New Normal”: Reflections on the modes of Service-Learning and Future Partnerships, Service-Learning Series No. 6, International Christian University, Japan

  • Anna Jose & Malini R. (2024). Impulsivity and loneliness among drug users and non-users, Proceedings of the Prof. T. Simon Memorial National Seminar, Union Christian College, Aluva (ISBN book)
  • Husna Hawwa J., Jestin G. Jose & Malini R. (2024). Social media use, self-esteem and life satisfaction among emerging adults, Proceedings of the Prof. T. Simon Memorial National Seminar, Union Christian College, Aluva (ISBN book)
  • Aingela Mulakkalethu Shibu, Jobi Thomas John & Malini R. (2024). Instagram use and psychological well-being among college students, Proceedings of the Prof. T. Simon Memorial National Seminar, Union Christian College, Aluva (ISBN book)
  • Chinnu Bose & Malini R. (2023). COVID anxiety in relation to personality and social support. Psychological Skills Acquisition. Proceedings of the International Conference 2023, K. E. College, Mannanam. ISBN: 9788196070922, pp. 238-248
  • Devipriya. K. S., Ashley Paul & Malini R. (2023). Screen time, Sleep quality and Life satisfaction among young adults. Psychological Skills Acquisition. Proceedings of the International Conference 2023, K. E. College, Mannanam. ISBN: 9788196070922, pp. 227-237
  • Kesiyamol Mathew, K. & Malini R. (2018). Health Issues among Tribal Students, Transforming Psychology, Department of Psychology, Jain University, Bangalore. ISBN: 978-1985783082
  • Member of syllabus revision committee for restructuring of curriculum and syllabus of Undergraduate Programme in Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi University, 2014.
  • Member of syllabus revision committee for restructuring of curriculum and syllabus of Undergraduate Programme in Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi University, 2017.
  • Development of curriculum on Peace Studies, 2018 (Centre for Peace Studies and Dialogue, CPSD, Union Christian College, Aluva)
  • Member of expert committee for restructuring of curriculum and syllabus of Post graduate Programme in Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi University, 2018.
  • Member of syllabus revision committee for restructuring of curriculum and syllabus of Undergraduate Programme in Psychology (FYUGP), Mahatma Gandhi University, 2023.
  • One-day Regional workshop on ‘Psychological Test Construction’ under the sponsorship of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) on 4 December 2017.
  • Two-day National workshop on ‘Qualitative Research Methods’ under the sponsorship of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) on 28, 29 June 2018.
  • Two-day Middents’ Endowment Workshop on ‘Soft skills enhancement training for Psychologists’ on 30, 31 January 2020.
  • Centenary Webinar Series by distinguished Alumni- on 19 September 2020.Theme of the Webinar-’From Earning a Degree in Psychology to becoming a Civil Service Topper’
  • Observance of the International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking-webinar on 26 June 2021. Theme of the webinar ‘Sharing Facts on Drugs: Save Lives’ (Anti-Narcotic Club)
  • Webinar on the topic ‘Yes to Life and No to Drugs’ on 24 July 2021 (Anti-Narcotic Club)
  • Dr. V. K. Alexander Memorial National Seminar (webinar) on 11 February 2022, Theme of the Webinar- ‘True to Self with Work and Life ‘.
  • Observance of the International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking-webinar on 24 June 2022. Theme of the webinar ‘Share drug facts to save lives’ (Anti-Narcotic Club).
  • Observance of the International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking-webinar on 26 June 2023. (Anti-Narcotic Club).
  • Dr. V. K. Alexander Memorial National Seminar on 09 February 2024, Theme of the Seminar: Research Avenues in Psychology
  • One-day Middents’ Endowment workshop on “Qualitative Research in Psychology’ held at U. C. College, Aluva on 7 March, 2025.
  • Dr. V. K. Alexander Memorial National Seminar on the theme ‘Clinical Psychology beyond the Clinic: Research, Innovation and Practice’, organized by U.C. College, Aluva on 11, and 13 February 2026.
  • Joint Co-ordinator of the One Day Creative Awareness Programme ‘Inquilab’ as part of the Vidyodaya Inter School Camp held at Union Christian College, Aluva, in November 2017.
  • Member of organizing Committee of Peace Studies: Curriculum Design Workshop under the sponsorship of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) from 8-10 March 2018 held at Union Christian College, Aluva.
  • Represented Union Christian College in the 6 th Service-Learning Asian Network (SLAN) meeting held at De La Salle University, Manila , Philippines from 8-9 June 2018.
  • Served as Co-ordinator and Resource person in the International Student Exchange Service-Learning (ISESL), held at Union Christian College, Aluva from 24 July to 20 August 2018.
  • Nodal Officer for College scholarships (since 2019).
  • Served as Co-ordinator and Resource person in the International Winter Service-Learning (IWSL) organized by Union Christian College, Aluva and Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan at Union Christian College from January 18 to 31, 2019.
  • Served as Co-ordinator and Resource person in the International Student Exchange Service-Learning (ISESL), held at Union Christian College, Aluva from 22 July to 19 August 2019.
  • Represented (online) in the 8 th Service-Learning Asian Network (SLAN) meeting hosted by Taipei Medical University, Taiwan on 18 June 2020.
  • Convenor of Anti-Narcotic Club of Union Christian College, Aluva.
  • Served as Co-ordinator and Resource person in the International Student Exchange Service-Learning (ISESL), held at Union Christian College, Aluva (online) from June-July 2021.
  • Steering Committee Member of IQAC, Union Christian College, Aluva since 2022
  • Member of Internal Complaints Committee, Union Christian College, Aluva (2022-’24)
  • Served as Co-ordinator and Resource person in the International Student Exchange Service-Learning (ISESL), held at Union Christian College, Aluva (online) from July-August 2022.
  • Convenor of Exhibition Committee, Centenary Celebrations of Union Christian College, Aluva (2021-’23).
  • Served as Co-ordinator and Resource person in the International Student Exchange Service-Learning (ISESL), held at Union Christian College, Aluva from 24 July to 23 August 2023.
  • Core Committee Member, Centenary Awards 2024, Union Christian College, Aluva
  • Presiding Officer, Internal Complaints Committee, Union Christian College, Aluva (from 2024)

Academic Positions

  • Present 2006
    Faculty in the Department of Psychology

    Union Christian College, Aluva

  • 2015 2008
    Head of the Department of Psychology

    Union Christian College, Aluva

  • Present 2023
    Ph.D. Research guide

    MG University

Education & Training

  • DOCTORATE DEGREE (PhD) - 2016
    Psychology

    University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala

  • UGC-NET - 2003
    Eligibility for Lectureship
  • State Eligibility Test (SET)
    Kerala

    2003

  • PG Certificate with I Rank -2003
    Counselling, Centre for Adult Education and Extension

    University of Kerala

  • Masters Degree - 2002
    Applied Psychology - Rank 1

    University of Kerala

  • Bachelor's Degree - 2000
    Psychology

    University of Kerala