ACHIEVEMENTS

Appointment as Clinical Psychologist

Mr. Albin Eldhose cleared Kerala Public Service Commission test and is appointed as Clinical Psychologist at the District Hospital, Kanjangad, Kasaragod district, under Kerala Health Services (04 August 2023)

Ph D Awarded

Dr. Muhsina Lubaiba K.M. Asif on 30-03-2022, Guide: Dr.Seena M. Mathai

Dr. Nadia Miodheen on 18-11-2022, Guide: Dr. Seena M. Mathai

Dr. Anu Joy Sing on 23-08-2022, Guide: Dr. Vidhya Ravindranadan

Dr. Soji Anna Philip on 22-10-2022, Guide: Dr. Vidhya Ravindranadan

Dr. Neelima C.C. on 10-04-2023, Guide: Dr. Neelima Ranjith

Appointment as Scientist B in Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO)

Ms. Shahina H. – 2018. (Currently research scholar of Department of Psychology, Union Christian College)

Ms. Asna B. Nasrin -2016. (Currently research scholar of Department of Psychology, Union Christian College,      2008 – 2011 batch student of UG Psychology Programme, Union Christian College)

Appointment as Faculty Member, M. G. University

Ms. Swathimol P. S * appointed as Assistant Professor, School of Behavioural Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala,  in 2019 *(UG – 2009-12 & PG 2012-2014, Department of Psychology, Union Christian College)

 

STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS

Year Names of students selected/ qualified                 (* did both UG & PG at UCC) Other examinations conducted by the State / Central Government Agencies (Specify)
2023 Nanditha S*  UGC/ NET
2023 Stephia Stephen  UGC/ NET – JRF
2023 Ardra K S.  UGC/ NET
2023 Esther Anna Joy SET
2023 Kezia Sarah * SET
2023 Shaino Marium Philip* SET
2022 Niyala Fathima * UGC/ NET
2022 V R Parvathi Chitra* UGC/ NET
2022 Sana Nazier GATE
2022 Nihaala Beema Salam GATE
2022 Fathima Siyad GATE
2022 Ashwathi K.  GATE
2022 Cilvania Dominic SET
2021 Jiya Joseph* UGC/ NET
2020 Thanooja Faisal M F* UGC/ NET
2020 Jerin V Philipose* UGC/ NET – JRF
2021 Abhijith Sajeev GATE
2021 MUHSINA SHAJI GATE
2021 Amritha S GATE
2020 Shadiya Jasim IIT Delhi, Entrance exam
2019 Kavya K* UGC/ NET
2019 Kavya K* SET
2019 Jerin V Philipose* SET
2019 Ann Maria Vincent SET
2018 Kavitha M Nair UGC/ NET
2018 Asrita Raj* UGC/ NET
2018 Nimmi Johns& UGC/ NET
2018 Nikita Annie Baiju* UGC/ NET
2018 Christina Marium Chacko* UGC/ NET
2018 Jerry P Mathew* SET
2017 Amala Paul * UGC/ NET – JRF
2016 Shahina H.* UGC/ NET 
2015 Riya Rafeeque* UGC/ NET 
2013 Swathimol P. S. * NET

 

AWARDS

2019-2020

  • Shadiya Jasim of 3rd DC participated in KBC 2020 paper presentation competition on “Thebusiness of football” organized by Indian School of Commerece in association with Kerala Blasters FC
  • Fathima Sali (2ndUG) won 2ndprize in Know your Psychologist competition (Presentation) at PSYESTA (National Psychology Fest) held at Rajagiri College Of Social Sciences , Kalamassery

2018-2019

7 PG students  attended “ National conference on Service Learning: An experiential learning process in India” (14-15 March 2019) organized by School of Business studies and social sciences Christ deemed to be University Bangalore.

4 UG students : “4th International Conference on Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Wellness” organized by Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and Christ deemed to be University, Bangalore  (4 &5th January 2019)

“National Conference on Youth and mental health” Prajyothi Niketan College Trissur. (12th October, 2018).

 

PAPER PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCES

 2021-2022

Name of conference – “True to self with work and life”

Organizing institution – Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala

  • Keziah Sarah Thomas – Mental health among public and Private sector employees. 
  • Sarah Maria Saroop – Self-esteem, achievement motivation and academic performance among college students.
  • Faseeha K Nasarudeen – Emotional intelligence, learning styles and academic achievement among college students.
  • Anoopa V. R. – Parenting styles and helping behavior among adolescents.
  • Susan Merin Varghese – Influence of television serial watching on gender role attitude among young adults.
  • Elizabeth Jaimon – Instagram use and its effects on self esteem and emotional competence

 

Name of conference: International Conference on Child Abuse

Organized by Voice of Teachers in collaboration with Edureflector &IMRF October 2021

  • Anjali Sukumar Varma – Awareness on Abuse against women – A Survey

 

2019-2020

Name of conference – “International conference on positive Psychology: the science of happiness”

Organizing institution – Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamasserry, Kerala, 24 January 2020.

  • Akhilesh Thomas Sunny: Preference for solitude, Spiritual intelligence, Psychological wellbeing, among contemplative cloistered nun and common catholic nun. .
  • Sreelakhmi K.S.: Effectiveness of relaxation techniques on cognitive abilities among students: an intervention.  
  • Annie James: Astudy on resilience and locus of control in landslide affected people in Vellaramkunnu. 
  • Ardra K. S. & Nicole James: Psychological distress and resilience among transgender. 
  • Sara Sunny, Keziah Sarah Thomas, Sneha Mathai, Shadhiya Jassim & Rosetresa Baby: Subjective happiness and life satisfaction among politically active and not active students.

 

Name of conference – “National Conference insight 2020: Transforming lives through inclusiveness”

Organizing institution – Kristu Jayanthi College, Bengaluru. 9,10 January 2020.

  • Nicole James: Resilience among Transgenders. . 
  • Tom Johnson & Shadhiya Jassim: psychoanalytic interpretation of fascistic tendencies displayed by Central Government. Evolving trends in Psychology. LISSAH College, Kaithapoyil. 10 January 2020.

 

Name of conference – “Evolving trends in Psychology”

Organizing institution – LISSAH College, Kaithapoyil. 10 January 2020.

  • Sara Sunny: Job involvement and Job satisfaction among employees. .

 

2018-2019

Name of conference – “National Conference on service Learning: an emerging experiential learning process in India”

Organizing institution – Christ College, Bangalore. 14 March 2019.

  • Tom Johnson & Renitta Monica Rodrigues: Awareness of mental health in college students through service learning. . 
  • Litty Mary Joseph & Merin Paul: Assessment of intellectual capacity through service learning.
  • Geethu George, Feba Johnson & Priya T. P.:  Reflections on experiential Learning: The role of practice of SFBT and mental health interventions in disaster management. 

 

2011-2015

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

  • Sherin Jose. (2015). Resilience and well being among Athletes and non athletes. UGC sponsored National seminar on ‘Health and Life style’. Department of Physical Education, Union Christian College, Aluva.
  • Thanooja Faisal & Seena M. Mathai. (2015). Resilience and spirituality among athletes and non-athletes.UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Health and Life style’. Department of Physical Education, Union Christian College, Aluva.
  • Pranav Jacob & Marikutty P. J. (2015) Emotional intelligence in athletes and non-athletes: A comparative study. UGC sponsored national seminar on “Health and Life style”. Department of Physical Education, Union Christian College, Aluva.
  • Rinsa Jacob & Chinnu Abraham. (2014). Perceived loneliness among adolescents: A cross cultural perspective. UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy’, Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Jain George, Jinson Elias & Neelima Ranjith. (2014). Cyber Bullying among Adolescents. UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy’, Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Shony Mathew P. J. & Vidhya Ravindranadan. (2014). Vocational Rehabilitation of Mild and Moderate Mentally Challenged Adults, UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy’, Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Merin Valsan & Marikutty, P. J. (2014) Internet addiction among college students. UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy’, Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Neelu Sunny & Neelima Ranjith. (2014). Personality Characteristics Reflecting Achievement Motivation of Adolescents, UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy’, Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Christina Mariam Chacko. (2014). ‘Psychological correlates of academic performance’ UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy’, Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Christina Mariam Chacko (2014). The contribution of academic performance to happiness and positive self-esteem among adolescents, Christ University Bangalore.
  • Meghana Shankar, Christina Mariam Chacko & Syna Soosan Abraham. (2014). Psychological correlates of academic performance. UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy’, Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Rinsa Jacob & Shema Elizabeth Kovoor. (2014). Perceived Loneliness among Adolescents- A Cross Cultural Perspective. UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy’, Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Chinnu Abraham & Shema Elizabeth Kovoor. (2014). Perceived Loneliness among Adolescents. UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy’, Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Sherin Jose. (2014). Resilience and well being among Athletes and non athletes at the two day UGC sponsored National seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy’. Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukkad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Swathymol, P. S. & Seena M. Mathai. (2014). Relationship of self-efficacy and self –regulation on menopausal adjustment. UGC Sponsored National Conference on ‘Enhancing Psychological Well Being’ (NCEPW2014), Department of Psychology Bharathiar University, 20-21 February.
  • Athulya Manohar & Seena M. Mathai. (2014). Social Support as a Determinant Factor in Menopause Management. UGC Sponsored National Conference on ‘Enhancing Psychological Well Being’ (NCEPW2014), Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, 20-21 February.
  • Rohini V. S. & Seena M. Mathai. (2014). Perceived stress among Private and KSRTC bus drivers. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Thanooja Faisal & Seena M. Mathai. (2014). Resilience and spirituality as correlates of psychological well-being. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Sherin Jose & Seena M. Mathai (2014). Resilience and well-being among athletes and non-athletes. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Counselling and Psychotherapy’, Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukad, Trissur, 5 – 6 December.
  • Jills Varghese, Swathymol P. S. & Seena M. Mathai. (2013). Relationship of resilience with life satisfaction and sensation seeking among hockey players. 23rd National Conference of Sports Psychology, 29-31 January, Christ College, Iringalakuda, Kerala.
  • Paul John Konat & Seena M. Mathai. (2013). Anxiety and self- efficacy as predictors of task orientation among athletes. 23rd National Conference of Sports Psychology, 29-31 January, Christ College, Iringalakuda, Kerala.
  • Pranav Jacob Varghese, Eldhose Mathai & Seena M. Mathai (2013). Self-efficacy, resilience and humor as coping among athletes and non-athletes. 23rd National Conference on Sports Psychology, 29-31 January, Christ College, Iringalakuda, Kerala.
  • John, P. K. & Seena M. Mathai (2013). Perceived autonomy support and motives of physical activity as predictors of athletic performance. National conference on ‘Positive Psychology’, Pondicherry University.
  • Ashya K. Salim, Nikitha Sunny, Vimal Y. Johnson & Seena M. Mathai (2013). Enhancing Self Efficacy – the Role of National Service Scheme in the Enhancement of Self efficacy among college students. National conference on ‘Positive Psychology’ Pondicherry University.
  • M. K. Arjunan & Seena M. Mathai (2013). Mental health status, Locus of control and Perceived self-efficacy of adolescents from broken and intact families- A comparative study. National conference on’ Positive Psychology’, Pondicherry University.
  • Vidya N. & Seena M. Mathai (2012). Comparative analysis of personality, leadership styles and emotional intelligence among today’s most preferred professionals. National conference on ‘Positive Psychology’, Pondicherry University.
  • Tanya Francis, Syna Soosan Abraham and Seena M. Mathai. (2012). Optimistic attitude and Happiness- An analytical study on the influence of grandparents in personality development in adolescence. National conference on ‘Positive Psychology’, Pondicherry University.
  • Paul John Konat & Seena M. Mathai. (2012). Sensation seeking among high and low achieving varsity athletes. International Conference of Applied Psychology, Chandigarh University, 24-25 February.
  • Eldhose N. J., Rony Ninan Koshy & Seena M. Mathai (2012). Self-esteem of Athletes and Non-Athletes. International Conference of Applied Psychology, Chandigarh University, 24-25 February.
  • Xavier S. & Seena M. Mathai. (2012). Predictors of self-efficacy among athletes. International Conference of Applied Psychology, Chandigarh University, 24-25 February.
  • Jeena Johny & Seena M. Mathai. (2012). Locus of Control and Self-Esteem among Television Professionals. National conference on ‘Positive Psychology’, Social Integrity and Adolescence, 21 – 23 January.
  • Ashiya K. Salim, Nikitha Sunny & Seena M. Mathai. (2012). Enhancing Self efficacy- the Role of National Service Scheme in the Enhancement of Self efficacy among college students.  National conference on ‘Socio Cultural Prospects of Positive Psychology in India’, Little Flower Institute of social Sciences and Health, Kozhikode
  • Akhil S. K, Labeeb P. K., Syna Soosan Abraham and Seena M. Mathai. (2012). A survey on the road blocks to the holistic development of adolescents. National seminar on ‘Psychological counselling: Practices, Problems and Prospects’, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvanathapuram, Sponsored by the Department of Collegiate Education
  • Akhil S. Kumar, Mohammed Labeeb P. K., Syna Soosan Abraham. (2012). A survey on the road blocks to the holistic development of adolescents. National seminar on ‘Psychological counselling: Practices, Problems and Prospects’, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvanathapuram, Sponsored by the Department of Collegiate Education.
  • Praseetha Sukumaran & Syna Soosan Abraham. (2012). Emotional intelligence: A comparative study on male and female college students. National conference on ‘Socio Cultural Prospects of Positive Psychology in Indi’a, Little Flower Institute of Social Sciences and Health, Kozhikode.
  • Syna Soosan Abraham & Rohini Reghunath. (2012). Awareness of health &hygiene practices. International conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology. Toc H institute of science and technology, Ernakulum.
  • Tanya Francis, Syna Soosan Abraham & Seena M. Mathai. (2012). Optimistic attitude and happiness in life: An analytic study of the contribution of grandparents to personality development of children. International conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology. Toc H institute of science and technology, Ernakulum.
  • Divya Krishna, Aiona Liz, Syna Soosan Abraham & Seena M. Mathai. (2012). Influence of media exposure on proactive coping method among adolescents. International conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology. Toc H institute of science and technology, Ernakulum.
  • Divya Krishna. (2012). Anxiety and frustration tolerance: A comparative study between diabetic and non diabetic people. Interdisciplinary Research Fair. ReAP (Research Advancement Program) organized by department of home science, St. Teresa’s college, Ernakulam
  • Akhil S. K, Labeeb P. K., Syna Soosan Abraham (2011). Attitude towards the use of corporal punishment and self esteem of higher secondary school teachers. UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Self Esteem and Mental Health Promotion among Teacher’s. SNM training College, Muthakunnam, Ernakulam, Kerala. 

AWARDS (2011-2015)

  • Ms. Christina Mariam Chacko won third prize in the YOUNG PSYCHOLOGIST COMPETITION    held by the Christ University, Bangalore, 16 December 2014.
  • Amala Paul & Jincy George – First Prize in Psychic Quiz conducted at Sahrudaya College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala (2015)
  • Christina Mariam Chacko & Shahina H. – Third Prize in Psychic Quiz conducted at Sahrudaya College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala (2015).
  • Nimmy Johns, Kavya Kollody and Jerry P.Mathew – Third Prize in Quiz
  • Johns P. John & Amal T.Anup – Third Prize in Psychic Quiz conducted at Sahrudaya College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala (2016).

SPORTS

2019-2020

  • Devika Santhosh Kumar and Elizabeth Abraham secured 2nd position in MG University intercollegiate badminton championship, representing UC college. Devika was also selected into the MG University team and participated in South Zone inter University Badminton tournament held at Manipal representing MG University and reached the quarterfinals.
  • Sona C Shekar of 1st DC and Merin Paul of 2nd PG and Elizabeth Abraham of Ist PG won prices in the inter collegiate university state, fencing championship
  • Sreya M George of 1st UG and Merin paulwere members of the collegiate net ball team which  got 1st runnerup  Both of them were selectedtoNationallevelinNetballcompetition.
  • Elizabeth Abraham of 1stPG, was part of the team that won 1stprize in inter college cricket, 2nd prize for university south zone cricket tournament and she qualified for All India level cricket tournament and softball tournament.

2018-2019

  1. Binu Susan Paul (UG Psychology)University Champion for three consecutive years in Judo (2013-15). She also became the   Intercollegiate champion in fencing (2013-14),won second prize in fencing (2014-15), won Second prize for wrestling in 2014-15 and she also secured a second prize for fencing in the year 2014-15.
  2. Sherin Jose (PG/UG, Psychology) won second prize for fencing in 2015, she won first prize for Soft Ball (2014). She also secured First Prize for Judo (2013)  and Third Prize for Judo in the year 2014.
  3. Jiya Joseph (UG Psychology) became the Mahatma Gandhi University Record holder for three consecutive years (2013- 2015), with Five Gold & 3 Silver medals in swimming
  4. Jithin Jaise (UG Psychology) represented the College in Net Ball, and became the Mahatma Gandhi University Champions (2013) 

ARTS

  • Nanda and Harikrishan of U G Psychology were members of the Drama that won second prize in the drama fest conducted by M G university(2020). Tom Johnson, Surya Susheel, Abel Thomas Shaji and Sara maria Swaroop were members of the western group song which won first prize in M G University youth festival (2020)

SERVICE LEARNING ACTIVITIES

U G students conducted awareness classes on mental health, learning and memory techniques for schools students (2020).Both U G & P G students conducted psychological assessment for intellectual and cognitive skills for underperforming students in the nearby government schools and special schools (2020).

INTERNATIONAL LINKAGES

  1. The department has been associated with Fr.Dr.Gerald Middents, Professor in Psychology at Texas, USA. He was a faculty in our department a few years back and has instituted an endowment in his name for the conduction of lectures in Psychology in the department.
  2. The Department has received grants from United Board of Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA). It also has provided financial support for  initiation of service learning activities. Presently support is through minor projects of the faculty and scholarship to students.
  3. International Christian University(ICU), Tokyo,Japan  and Union Christian College have agreed upon a student and teacher exchange program. Amal T. Anup, Undergraduate student of Psychology was the first student from UCC to  avail this opportunity.
  4. Haritha P.R. received the Scranton Scholarship for Women Leaders and was also selected for Scranton Scholar’s Leadership program held at Korea in 2015.