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From the Desk of the Vice Chancellor

Greetings!

As the Vice Chancellor of this premier university, I am extremely pleased to share this space to converse with all of you. The University of Madras is a post- sesquicentennial institution which has forged a glorious path for itself and has been the site for significant scientific discoveries as well as the beacon for national and regional societal transformation. It has successfully managed to hold aloft its tradition even while keeping up with the emerging trends. One reason for this is the way in which the university has kept alive its interactions with all the stakeholders.

The COVID 19 pandemic has introduced a ‘new normal’ and its impact is felt in the workings of the university as well. The students have been attending the lectures online. While online learning has the advantage of being anytime and anywhere, it has taken away the peer group interaction and peer learning which are integral aspects of the university experience. We look forward to welcoming you to the campus very soon. Meanwhile, our faculty and administration will continue to bring the best to the virtual classrooms. As students, you need to view the restrictions posed by the pandemic as a temporary deterrent. Your focus should be to gain the competencies to conduct application oriented research in order to evolve as useful citizens of our society.

Our university boasts of faculty with a high degree of knowledge and commitment to offer the best in teaching and research. Given the context of the pandemic, we need to redefine our teaching-learning processes to offer the best pedagogic experience to our students. Similarly, the post-pandemic era demands that we hone the employment potential and entrepreneurial capacity of our learners. This necessitates that we focus on sponsored research in cutting edge areas.

Our administrative staff have been the backbone of the university. While we move towards a transparent and complete e-governance model, we need more support from you. When the teaching-learning process at our university – from admission to certification -- is moving into the digital era, your skills and competencies need to keep pace.

At our university, we are gearing up for the final round of NAAC re-accreditation. This has offered us an opportunity to assess our Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges. Further, it has made us more determined to reiterate our quality benchmarks in teaching, research and extension activities. We are aware of this responsibility and fully prepared for it because, our university has always encouraged individual thinking within the established frameworks. This is echoed in the words of Tim Burners Lee, who initiated the World Wide Web: “We are forming cells within a global brain and we are excited that we might start to think collectively. What becomes of us still hangs crucially on how we think individually.” Let us unite to make the educational experience at the University of Madras a synergy of the best minds and best thoughts.

Prof.Dr.S.Gowri

Vice-Chancellor
University of Madras

Dr. S. SasikalaM.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D

Assistant Professor
Department of Counselling Psychology
13

Awards

55

Publications

87

Seminars / Conference

2

Projects

4

Ph.D Awarded

4

Ph.D Present

Seminar / Conference

National Seminar Organized

S.No Description Year Held
1

Organizing secretary for the National Workshop on Emotional Competence  at the Department of Psychology, University of Madras

2017
2

Organizing secretary for the National Workshop on Transactional Analysis  at the Department of Psychology, University of Madras

2018
3

Joint Organizing secretary for the National Seminar on Fostering positive mental health in young adults

2019
4

Organizing Secretary for the National Seminar on Psychology of Peace at the Department of Psychology, University of Madras

2020

National Seminar Participated

S.No Description Year Held
1

Attended a Workshop on Enhancing Counselling Skills organized by Society for Mental Health and Psychological Awareness

2005
2

Participated in the Seminar on Contemporary Trends of Human Resource Development in Business Organizations – A Psychological Perspective organized by Department of Psychology, University of Madras

2006
3

Participated in the Conference on Interdisciplinary Approach Towards Non-Invasive Research organized by Dr.MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women

2007
4

Presented a Paper on “Working Mothers and their Parenting Styles” in the National Seminar Organized by the Department of Psychology, Madras School of Social Work  

2007
5

Participated in the Seminar on Psychology: Promoting Corporate Excellence organized by Department of Psychology, University of Madras 

2008
6

Participated in the Seminar on Psychological Approaches for Organizational Development organized by Department of Psychology, University of Madras 

2009
7

Presented a Paper on “A study on Perceived Test Anxiety in relation to Behavioral Problems among Adolescents” in the National Conference on School Psychology  

2009
8

Attended a workshop on Research Methodology organized by University of Madras  and ICSSR

2009
9

Attended a workshop on Basic Counselling Skills organized by the Department of Psychology and Madras Psychology Society

2009
10

Attended a workshop on Data Retrieval and Analysis organized by the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Madras

2009
11

Participated in the seminar on Psychosocial Impact of Economic Meltdown on Business Organizations and Employees organized by Department of Psychology, University of Madras

2010
12

Presented a Paper on “Comparison of Intrinsic Motivation and Different Motives for Physical Activities among Sports and Non-sports Personnel”  

2010
13

Attended a workshop on Counselling skills organized by the Department of Psychology, University of Madras

2011
14

Presented a Paper on “Understanding of spirituality among teaching professionals belonging to humanities disciplines” at the National conference Positive behaviour  

2012
15

Presented a Paper entitled “Influence of family relationship and social support on behavioural problem” at the National Seminar organized by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

2012
16

Attended a seminar on Well-being across life span organized by the Dept. of Psychology, Ethiraj College for Women 

2012
17

Attended a workshop on Neuro-Cognitive Computerized Assessment and Neuro feedback-Biofeedback conducted by Gunjan Human Karigar Pvt Ltd

2012
18

Attended a workshop on Myers Briggs Type Indicator organized by the Department of Psychology, University of Madras

2012
19

Presented a Paper on “Work-life Balance among working women” at the National Conference organized by Department of Psychology, Manonaniam Sundaranar University  

2013
20

Presented two Papers on 1. “Development and Validation of Perceived Competence Scale” and 2. “Influence of academic self-efficacy, parental expectations and school environment on test anxiety among adolescents” at the National Conference on School Psychology organized by Pondicherry Psychology Association 

2013
21

Attended a workshop on Challenges and Strategies in Promoting Psychological Well-being organized by Department of Psychology, University of Madras 

2013
22

Assessing Interests, Values and Personality Traits to facilitate Career Choice conducted by Dr.James Rounds, University of Illinois at the University of Madras 

2015
23

Attended a Symposium on “Bridging gap between theory and practice" conducted by Department of Counseling Psychology, University of Madras 

2016
24

Attended a Workshop on “Professional training for psychology teachers on competency development" conducted by Department of Psychology, University of Madras and RGNIYD, Sriperumbadur  

2017
25

Attended a Short Term Course on Soft Skills and Professional Ethics organized by JNTU, Hyderabad.

2020
26

Attended a Refresher course on Research Methodology for Faculty of Social Sciences organized by University of Hyderabad  

2020
27

Attended a Workshop on Blooms Taxonomy- Learning Outcome Based Curriculum Framework Prescribed by UGC organized by Department of Psychology, University of Madras 

2020
28

Attended a Short Term Course on MOOCs, e-Content Development and Open Educational Resources  organized by JNTU, Hyderabad. 

2020
29

Attended a FDP on Virtual teaching organized by Department of Computer Science, IDE, University of Madras 

2020
30

Attended a Online Course on Research Methodology for Social sciences organized by IARA, Tiruchirapalli. 

2020
31

Attended a Refresher course on “Advanced Research Methodology 2.0” organized by Ramanujar College, New Delhi  

2021
32

Attended Faculty Development Programme on Psychological Skills for Effective teaching and learning  

2021
33

Attended a workshop on “ Structural Equation Modelling and AMOS” organized by Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur  

2021
34

Attended a Workshop on “Micro skill model counselling techniques” organized by Well-being centre, Chennai 

2021
35

Presented a paper on Screen-time Detoxification at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development

 

2023
36

Presented a paper on Influence of hope and Resilience on mental health among government school students at Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed  College for Women

2023
37

Presented a paper on Into the path of life organized by Shri Dhaarmasthala Manjunatheeswara College, Ujire

2023
38

Presented a Paper on Health, Culture and Family: A study on Menstrual Practice in Kolli Hills at the National Conference organized by Yuvapatha, Bengaluru

2025
39

Presented a Paper on Development and Validation of Psychological Empowerment Scale in the National Conference organized by Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Hyderabad

2025

International Seminar Participated

S.No Description Year Held
1

Presented and published a Paper in the International Seminar on “Thirukkurallil Ulaviyal Nokku”  organized by Dr.MGR Janaki College

2005
2

Presented a Paper on “Technology and its influence on affection in the family” in the International Seminar Organized by the Department of Psychology, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women 

2006
3

Participated in the International Conference on Sexology organized by Aakash Fertility Centre and Indian Association for Sexology

2009
4

Participated in the International Conference on Sexology organized by the Indian Association for Sexology and Aakash Fertility Centre

2010
5

Presented a Paper on “Psychosocial correlates of Behavioral Problems of Adolescents” in the International Conference organized by Indian Academy of Applied Psychology  

2010
6

Presented a poster on “Influence of parental acceptance and self-esteem on behavior problems of school students” in the 33rd Annual International School Psychology Association held at VIT, Vellore  

2011
7

Presented a Paper on “Influence of Self-esteem, Optimism and Social support on Test Anxiety of adolescent students” at IAAP conference held at Mysore

2011
8

Presented a Paper on “Influence of parental bonding, peer attachment and selfesteem on psychological well-being of adolescents” at the International Conference organized by Indian Academy of Applied Psychology  

2012
9

Presented a Paper on “Influence of media on sexual awareness among children” at the 6th International Conference on Sexology organized by the Indian Association for Sexology

2012
10

Attended a seminar on Psychological Support Services for Youth and Adolescents – Current and Future Perspectives organized by Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College For Women

2012
11

Attended a workshop on Cognitive Behavior Therapy organized by the CARE Institute of Behavioural Sciences

2013
12

Presented a paper entitled "Self-Efficacy, Emotional Intelligence and Organizational Commitment In Relation  to Resistance To Change Among Employees" at University of Madras

2015
13

Attended a Workshop on “Assessing Interests, Values and Personality Traits to facilitate Career Choice" conducted by Dr.James Rounds, University of Illinois at the University of Madras  

2015
14

Presented a paper on "Behaviour problems in adolescents: Direct and indirect effects of certain factors" organized by InSPA, Pondicherry 

2016
15

Presented a paper entitled "Identifying counselling needs of students" organized by IAAP at Banglore University 

2016
16

Presented a paper entitled "Relationship factors and marital well-being among couples" in International Conference organized by Indian Institute of Sexology 

2016
17

Presented a paper entitled "Influence of smartphone usage, sleep quality, state self-esteem on depression, anxiety and stress of adolescents" organzied by Anugraha Institute, Dindigul 

2019
18

Presented a paper entitled "Influence of Quality of Sleep and Chronotype on Eating Behaviour among Young Adults" organized by Indian Academy of Applied Psychology at MS University, Tirunelveli 

2020
19

Presented a paper entitled "Influence of Family functioning and coping styles on psychological distress among young adults" at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai

2020
20

Participated in an International FDP on Academic Writing in Quality Journals organized by Department of Management Studies, University of Madras  

2020
21

Presented a paper entitled "Factors Impacting Response To Covid-19 Among Adults – A Psychosocial Behavioral Model" in the International conference organized by Indian Academy of Applied Psychology at Punjab University 

2021
22

Presented a paper on "Roadblocks towards online teaching -  a Qualitative Approach" organized by Jain University

2021
23

Presented a Paper on "Influence of Online Teaching Satisfaction and Work life balance on burnout among school teachers"

2022
24

Co-authored a Paper presented on "Exploring factors related to vaccine hesitancy and development of vaccine hesitance scale - Covid 19" in the International Conference on Innovations in Health Interventions: Traditional. Complementary  and Alternative Methods in Holistic Healthcare

2022
25

Presented a paper on Development and Validation of Scale for Rule Breaking Behavior on Roads of Young adults at the International conference on applied forensic psychology in crime and Delinquency, Department of Counseling psychology, University of Madras

2023
26

Presented a paper on social media addiction and social comparison as predictors of valuing happiness among young adults at the 27th International conference of IAAP organized by Department of Psychology, University of Delhi

2023
27

 Chaired a Scientific session at the International Conference on Mental Health -A Holistic Approach organized by Department of Psychology,  Madras School of Social Work.

2023
28

Presented a paper on Self-Compassion, Affect ad Quality of Life among Elderly People in the International conference organized by IAAP and Pondicherry University

2024
29

Presented a paper on Relationship between emotional intelligence with burnout, resilience among IT employees during the International Conference organized by IAAP and Pondicherry University

2024
30

Chaired a session on Embracing the Future with Advances in Science and Technology in the International Conference held during Ethiraj College for Women

2024
31

Chaired a Session on Applying Psychology for Professional Excellence in the International Conference held in Pondicherry University

2024
32

Chaired a session at the International Conference on "Innovations for Sustainable Well-being: Empowering Today's Youth" organized by MSSW and B.SA.R Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

2025
33

Co-authored a Paper titled Unveiling the Hidden Impact: Sleep, Eating Attitude and Menstrual Distress at the International Conference organized by MSSW and B.SA.R Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

2025
34

Presented a Paper titled Influence of Personality, CiviC attitude and Values on Voting Behaviour of Young Adults at the International Conference organized by MSSW and B.SA.R Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

2025
35

Presented a Paper titled Attachment Styles, Emotional Regulation and Locus of Control and their relationship with mental well-being among Tamil Speaking gaymen at the International Conference organized by MSSW and B.SA.R Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

2025
36

Panel Head in the International Conference on "AI and the future of mental health" organized by Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Dindigul

2025
37

Presented a paper on Binding minds and machines: Perspectives from research in the International Conference organized by Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Dindigul

2025
38

Guided a paper on Perspective of AI Chatbots as a Persona of a Psychologist on Psychological Well-being in the International Conference organized by Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Dindigul

2025
39

Guided a paper on Perceived Stress and Anger among young adults: smoking and nicotine dependence in the International Conference organized by Department of Psychology, Gauhati University

2025
40

Presented a paper on Perceived Screen-time assessment: Development and Validation in the International Conference organized by Department of Psychology, Gauhati University

2025
41

Guided a paper on Cultural Dynamics and Prevalence of harmful substance use among Mizoram School students in the International Conference organized by Department of Psychology, Gauhati University

2025
42

Presented a Paper on The Art of Motherhood: From Fear to Confidence in the International Conference organized by Dr.MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women

2025
43

Presented a Paper on Enhancing Psychological Well-being through Psychosocial Training: A study among National Service Scheme Students in the International Conference organized by APSPA and Tokyo University of Social Welfare, Japan

2025
44

Presented a Paper on Examining the influence of Volunteer Motivation and Civic Engagement on Psychological Well-being among NSS Voluteers in the International Conference organized by APSPA and InSPA, Goa

2025
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