AWARDED(18)

1. Management of Stress, Depression and Enhancement of General Well-Being in the Parents of Mentally Challenged through Positive Therapy

2. Management of Stress, Depression, Anger and Enhancement of General Well-Being in Nursing Students through Positive Therapy

3. Management of Anxiety, Depression and Enhancement of General Well-Being in Engineering College Students through Positive Therapy

4. Management of Stress and Anger and Enhancement of Adjustment in School Teachers through Positive Therapy

5. Management of Stress, Behaviour Problems and Academic Problems in Adolescents through Positive Therapy

6. Positive Therapy for the Enhancement of Adjustment, Self-Esteem and Management of Anxiety in Adolescents

7. Management of Stress and Depression and Enhancement of General Well-Being in Institutionalized Elderly through Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

8. Efficacy of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Managing Stress, Anxiety, Loneliness and Enhancement of Assertiveness among Sexually Abused Girl Children

9. Management of Pain, Insomnia and Anger in Women facing Menopause through Relaxation Training and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

10. Enhancement of Curiosity and Exploration, Emotional Maturity and Adjustment among College Students through Behaviour Therapy

11. Efficacy of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Enhancing Adjustment Patterns among Adolescent of Single Parent Family

12. Multi Modal Behavioural Intervention in Enhancing Academic Performance among School Students

13. Enhancement of Academic Performance and Self Compassion among Polytechnic College Students using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

14. Enhancing Mental Health of Adolescents through Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

15. Efficacy of Neuro-Linguistic Program in Managing Self Criticism, Optimism and Aspiration among Orphan Adolescents

16. Management of Aggression, Social Anxiety and Low Emotional Maturity, Self Esteem among Young Adults through Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

17. Effectiveness of Behaviour Modification in Managing the Problem Behaviour and Social Interaction among Autistic Children

18. Efficacy of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Enhancing Mood and Self Esteem among Heavy Social Media Users

ONGOING (7)

1. Efficacy of Mindfulness based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MCBT) on Adjustment, Anger and Well-Being in Adolescents

2. Efficacy of CBT on Body Image, Emotional Competence and Self-Esteem among Adolescents

3. Enhancement of Cognitive Ability among Learning Disabled

4. Effectiveness of Mindfulness Therapy in Managing Stress, Performance Anxiety and Enhancing Self Efficacy in Hockey Players

5. An Integrative Therapeutic Module to Reduce Stress, Enhance Favourable Menstrual Attitude and Psychological Well Being among Adolescent Girls

6. Behaviour Therapy in Management of Test Anxiety and Educational Stress and Improvement of Self Efficacy among Adolescent Students

7. Construction of a Psychological Tool to Quantify Positive Psychology Constructs

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• Principal Investigator - Dr. S. Gayatridevi

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1. Efficacy of Thoppukaranam and Yoga for the Enhancement of Cognitive Abilities among Learning Disabled and Normal Students

• Principal Investigator - Dr. S. Gayatridevi

2. Effectiveness of Integrated Awareness Training for Good and Bad Touch among School Girl Children

3. Management of Stress, Pain and Insomnia and Enhancement of Well-being in Accident Victims through Positive Therapy

• Principal Investigator - Dr. S. Gayatridevi

• Co-investigator - Dr. K. Sambath Rani

4. Imparting Self Protection Skills through an Innovative, Integrated and Intervention (Triple I) Package for Children with Special Needs

Book Chapters (2)

1. Management of Anxiety and Insecurity in School Students through Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Dr. S. Gayatridevi & S. Thenarasi Ed. Dr F.X. Lovelina Little Flower, Research Innovation for Quality Improvement in Higher Education. Sri Sakthi Promotional Litho Press, Coimbatore: ISBN: 978-81-92330-62-4. 2014.

2. Hope and Optimism as Light in Darkness, In Biopsychosocial Issues in Positive Health, Dr. S. Gayatridevi, Etd. Deepti Hooda, Nov Rattan Sharma & Amrita Yadava. Global Vision Publishing House, 20, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi – 110002, India. ISBN:978-81-8220-491-1. 2012

Journal Publications (63)

1. Pre Requisite Skills For Self Protection Against Abuse Among The Participants With Special Needs, Dr. K.Sambath Rani, **Dr.S.Gayatridevi, Sambodhi, ISSN: 2249-6661, (UGC Care Journal, Vol-44 No.-01 (XXVII) January-March (2021), 85-89.

2. Mindfulness on the Body Parts among the Children with Intellectual Disability, Dr.K.Sambath Rani, Dr.S. Gayatridevi, S.Jayashree, Journal of the Social Sciences, E-ISSN: 0975-8935 P-ISSN: 0253-1097, July 2020.

3. Management of Anger through Psychological Intervention among College Students Sambodhi Suganthi, Dr. N.S. Rohini, Dr. S. Gayatridevi ISSN No: 2249-6661 October-December 2020.

4. Parental Stress, Assertiveness and Family Adjustment among parents of Children with and without Learning Disability Dr.S. Gayatridevi Research Highlights ISSN No:2231-2374 July 2020

5. Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance as the Predictors of Body Image in Late Adolescents Jeffrin Margreat J, T.K. Anurekha, Sri Abinaya B, Dr. S. Gayatridevi Sambodhi ISSN No: 2249-6661 October-December 2020

6. Enhancement of Cognitive Abilities among Learning Disabled and Normal Girl Children through Thoppukaranam and Yoga Dr. S. Gayatridevi, Dr.K Sambath Rani, Yogeswarie. S Indian Journal of Adult Education ISSN : 0019-5006 October-December 2020

7. A Correlational Study on Problem Behaviour and Social Interaction among Autistic Children Mrs. S. Subhashini, Dr.S. Gayatridevi Indian Journal of Adult Education ISSN : 0019-5006 October-December 2020

8. Efficacy of Thoppukaranam and Yoga for the Enhancement of Verbal Analogy among Learning Disabled and Normal Girl Children, Dr. S. Gayatridevi, Dr.K Sambath Rani, Yogeswarie. S, Sambodhi, ISSN No: 2249-6661, October-December, 2020.

9. Happiness, Life Satisfaction and Self Efficacy among Young Adults, V.R. Lathaa, Dr.S. Gayatridevi, Sambodhi, ISSN No: 2249-6661, October-December, 2020.

10. Relationship Between Self Criticism And Optimism Among Adolescents, V.R. Lathaa and Dr S Gayatridevi, Indian Journal of Adult Education, ISSN : 0019-5006, Vol. 81, No. 4(IV), October-December 2020, Page 131-134.

11. Efficacy of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) on Perceived Parental Bonding and Dysfunctional Attitudes among Adolescents, Ms. Jeffrin Margreat and Dr.S.Gayatridevi, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research, ISSN No: 2278-4853 March 2019, Vol. 8, 2, Pp. 64-78,

12. Effect of Thoppukaranam on Sensory Processing Speed among Hearing-Impaired Students. Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology. Juliana Jecinth, Dr. A. Velayudhan, Dr. S. Gayatridevi, 45, 1, Jan 2019, 128-131.

13. Emotional Intelligence among Non-Disabled and Orthopaedically Handicapped Students, Psycho-Lingua Journal, Vineetha, V., S. Gayatridevi and A. Velayudhan, 49 (1), 78-84, 2019

14. Enhancing the Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Skills among Rural School Students through Social Learning Intervention, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research, Dr. S. Gayatridevi, Dr. A. Velayudhan, Palanisamy, 8 (2), 281-294, 2019.

15. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy as a tool to Enhance Mental Health of Institutionalized Elderly. Indian Journal of Gerontology, K. Jayanthi Rani and Dr. S. Gayatridevi, 32 (1), 1-19, March 2018

16. Body Image and Well Being among College Students. Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research, Dr. S. Gayatridevi, Leena, A., Thasneem Nasseb, S. Kavya and S. Shiyamala, 17 (2), February, 2018

17. The Role of Parent’s Attitude towards their Learning Disabled Children. International Journal of Social Sciences Review. A. Velayudhan, S. Gayatridevi, S. Srividya, S. Deepa, 6, I 2, 998-1002, August 2018.

18. Unwed Mothers of Kerala: Their Mental Health and Quality of Life. Journal of Indian Health Psychology, Devika, R., S. Gayatridevi and Velayudhan, A., 12, 2, 63-68, March 2018.

19. Achievement Motivation and Emotional Maturity among University Students. Research Highlights, S. Gayatridevi, S. Kavya, and Sowmya, N., 28, 1, 43-53. 2018.

20. Perceived Social Support of the Adolescents from Rural and Urban Setting, The International Journal of Indian Psychology, ISSN 2348-5396 (e) | ISSN: 2349-3429, 4, 2, 89, January-March, 2017.

21. Family Adjustment and Parental Stress among Parents of Children with Learning Disability, International Journal of Psychosocial Research, 5, 2, 67-71, 2016.

22. Personality Type and Aggression among Adolescents, International Journal of Psychosocial Research, Ms. Kavipriya, Ms. Yogeswarie, Dr.s. Gayatridevi, 5, 2, 72-77, 2016.

23. Sociability and Hardiness in Mothers of Differently Abled Children: A Correlation Study, International Journal of Psychosocial Research, 5, 2, 117-120, 2016.

24. Efficacy of Behaviour Therapy in reducing Anxiety among Learning Disabled Children. Dr. S. Gayatridevi & Saranya, B., International Journal of Psychosocial Research, 5, (1), July, 2016, 47-52.

25. Efficacy of Behaviour Therapy in the Management of Sleep Disturbance and Mild Depression among Middle Aged Women. Dr. S. Gayatridevi & Suganthi, V. International Journal of Psychosocial Research, 5, (1), July, 2016, 85-89.

26. Influencing Factors of Social Anxiety and Emotional Maturity among Adolescents. Dr. S. Gayatridevi and Ms. Anu Vincent, The International Journal of Indian Psychology, 3 (4), 68, 2016, 61-69.

27. Relationship between Spousal Support and Job Satisfaction among Medical Professionals. T. Maya, Richa Nautiyal, Gayatridevi, S. and A. Velayudhan, International Journal of Psychosocial Research, IV, 2, December 2015, 29-31.

28. Effect of Mental Health on Adjustment among Adolescents. Devika, R. T., Maya, Gayatridevi, S. and A. Velayudhan, International Journal of Psychosocial Research, IV, 2, December 2015, 59-62.

29. Augmentation of Emotional Maturity and Adjustment among College Students using Behaviour Therapy. Gayatridevi, S. and Nirmala, S., International Journal of Psychosocial Research, IV, 1, July 2015, 81-88.

30. Positive Therapy in Managing Insomnia among Arthritis Patients. Gayatridevi, S. and K. Siva Shankari, International Journal of Psychosocial Research, IV, 1, July 2015, 89-94.

31. Enhancement of Adjustment in School Teachers using Positive Therapy, S. Gayatridevi & Vandana Nayar, International Journal of Psychosocial Research, 3, 2, December 2014, 111-116.

32. Level of Job Satisfaction among Medical Professionals in Coimbatore, Elangovan, T. and Gayatridevi, S., International Journal of Psychosocial Research, 3, 2, December 2014, 63-67.

33. Elderly and Youth in the Intergenerational Indian Society, K. Jayanthi Rani and S. Gayatridevi, Indian Journal of Gerontology, 2014, 28, 2, 291-302.

34. Management of Anxiety in Students with Visual Impairment through Positive Therapy, Nandhini Baghavathi and S. Gayatridevi, Progressive Outlook, A Refereed National Research Journal of Social Sciences, IV, 1-A, February 2014, 115-123.

35. Enhancement of Self Esteem among Adolescents through Positive Therapy, Mubeen Banu & S. Gayatridevi, International Journal of Psychosocial Research, December 2013, II, 2, 131-133.

36. Management of Stress and Depression in the Parents of Mentally Challenged Through Positive Therapy, Indian Journal of Health and Well Being, Sushmitha Amin and S. Gayatridevi, June, 2013, 4, 5, 1088-1094.

37. Management of Anger and Enhancement of General Well Being in Nursing Students through Positive Therapy, Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Hithakshi, B. & S. Gayatridevi, March 2013, 4, 4, 739-744.

38. Management of Stress and Depression in Nursing Students through Positive Therapy, Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Hithakshi, B. & S. Gayatridevi, 4, 1, March, 2013, 32-38.

39. Management of Stress and Anger in School Teachers through Positive Therapy, Mrs. Vandana Nayar and Dr. S. Gayatridevi, International Journal of Psychosocial Research, December 2012, l, 2, 73-80.

40. Stress among Pain and Palliative Care Cancer Patients. A. Velayudhan and S. Gayatridevi. Journal of Indian Health Psychology, September 2012, 7, 1, 99-106.

41. Anxiety and Decision Making Styles of College Students. A. Velayudhan and S. Gayatridevi. Journal of Community Guidance and Research, July 2012, 29, 2, 195-204.

42. Comparative Study of Stress and Depression among the Parents of Mentally Challenged and Normal Children. S. Gayatridevi, Sushmitha Amin and Rita Rani Bhattacharjee. Journal of Management and Science, June 2012, 1, IV, 166-172.

43. Effectiveness of Counselling in Reducing Anxiety and Depression among College Students. S. Gayatridevi, Rita Rani Bhattacharjee and Hitakshi Anand. Journal of Management and Science, June 2012, 1, IV, 250-259.

44. Impact of Daily Hassles on Job Satisfaction of Nurses and Physiotherapists. A. Velayudhan and S. Gayatridevi. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, July 2012, 38, 2, 361-366.

45. Efficacy of Positive Therapy in the Reduction of Stress among the Parents of Mentally Challenged. Sushmitha Amin and S. Gayatridevi, Journal of Psychological Researches, January 2012, 56, 1, 90-98.

46. Job Involvement and Role conflict among Government and Private Sector Employee. A. Velayudhan, Neenu Rachel Jacob and S. Gayatridevi. Journal of Organizational and Human Behaviour, 2012, 1, 1, 18-23.

47. Quality of Life and Mental Health among Government Hospital Nurses. A. Velayudhan, Kemlit P. D. & S. Gayatridevi. Journal of Psychological Researches, January & August, 2011, 55, 1 & 2, 6-12.

48. An Exploratory Study of Leisure Activities and the General Well Being of the Elderly. K. Jayanthi Rani and S. Gayatridevi. Journal of Psychological Researches, January & August, 2011, 55, 1 & 2, 67-73.

49. Leadership Development Intervention: An Experimental Study. A. Velayudhan, S. Gayatridevi, J. Nicolas Benedict and N. V. Amudha Devi. Asia-Pacific Business Review, April-June 2011, VII, 178-188.

50. Management of Stress in Tea Estate Workers through Positive Therapy. S. Gayatridevi and Preetha, H. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 2011, 2 (1), 62-66.

51. Emotional Competency Clusters and Star Performer in Software Project Team. Dr. A. Velayudhan, Dr. S. Gayatridevi and Ms. S. Srividya. International Journal Research in Computer Application and Management, 2011, 1, 1, 56-64.

52. Enhancement of Emotional Intelligence among Students Using Neuro-Linguistic Programming. A. Velayudhan, S. Gayatridevi and J. Nicolas Benedict. International Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 2010, 25, 1-2, 83-95.

53. Efficacy of Behavioural Intervention in reducing Anxiety and Depression among Medical Students. A. Velayudhan S. Gayatridevi & Rita Rani Bhattacharjee. Industrial Psychiatry Journal, 2010, 19, 1, 41-46.

54. Mobile Phone Addiction among College Students. S. Srividya, A. Velayudhan and S. Gayatridevi. Psycho-Lingua, 2010, 40, 1 & 2, 162- 168.

55. Organizational Citizenship Behaviour and Emotional Intelligence of Corporate Executives. Justine K. James, A. Velayudhan & S. Gayatridevi. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, July 2010, 36, 2, 262-267.

56. Diversity and Effectiveness: A Case of Software Project Teams. A. Velayudhan, S. Gayatridevi and S. Srividya. Asia-Pacific Business Review, Oct-Dec 2009, V, 137-145.

57. Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Trust of Alcoholics, Deaddicts and Non Alcoholics. Ragitha Radhakrishnan, S. Gayatridevi and A. Velayudhan. Indian Journal of Applied Psychology, April, 2009, 46, 75-82.

58. Perceived Overqualification, Job Satisfaction, Somatization and Job Stress of MNC Executives. J. Nicolas Benedict, S. Gayatridevi and A. Velayudhan. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, July 2009, 35, 2, 283-289.

59. Mental Illness and Family Stress. S. Gayatridevi and A. Velayudhan. SCOPE, Annamalai Psychology Journal, December 2005, 1, 47-54.

60. Improvement of Psychosomatic Disorders among Tension Headache Subjects using Behaviour Therapy and Somatic Inkblot Series. S. Gayatridevi & K.V. Kaliappan. SIS Journal of Projective Psychology and Mental Health, July 1997, 4, 2, 113-120.

61. Behaviour Therapy in Managing Stress and Tension Headache among Women Working in Banking Industries. S. Gayatridevi and K.V. Kaliappan. Indian Journal of Applied Psychology, January 1997, 34, 1, 39- 46.

62. A Psychological Study on Accident Proneness among the Drivers of Pallavan Transport Corporation. S. Gayatridevi and P. Deivasenapathy. Indian Journal of Criminology, July 1992, 20, 2, 112-114.

63. Effect of Behaviour Therapy on the Recovery of Substance Abusers. K.V. Kaliappan, P. Madhava Soma Sundaram, S. Gayatridevi and P. Radhakrishnan. Indian Journal of Criminology, January 1991, 19, 1, 47-51.

• Best Paper Award for “Management of Stress and Enhancement of Well-being in the Parents of Mentally Challenged through Positive Therapy”, 47^th National and 16^th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology on Applied Psychology in Transforming Education and Management Sciences in the Context of Globalization from 15^th to 17^th June 2012, atToc H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) Arakkunnam, Ernakulam District, Kerala, India.

Research Convention

Organizing Committee Member for the Psychology Department of the Research Convention held on 13^th to 15^th September 2012, 21^st to 23^rd February 2012, August 10^th and 11^th 2011 and 22^nd and 23^rd December 2010.

Contribution to Corporate Life

Convener for Confirmation of Admission of UG Admission Work for the academic year 2012-2013

Professional Development Activities

1. Selection Committee Member as Subject Expert for NCERT Project entitled “Assessing the Effectiveness of Individualized Integrated Intervention Strategies to Turn Around Slow Learners: An Experimental Study” on 26.4.2011 at Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046

2. Selection Committee Member as Subject Expert for ICMR Project on “The Influence of Perception of Parenting Style on Adjustment, Stress, Sexual Behaviour and Substance Abuse of Adolescents of different Socioeconomic and Geographic Conditions” at Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046.

3. Selection Committee Member as Subject Expert for DRDO Sponsored Project Entitled “A Survey on Psychosocial Determinants of Potential Youth Intentions to join Indian Defense Services” on 2.12.2008 at the Center for Life Science, DRDO, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046

Voluntary Services

Worked as volunteer in the N.S.S. and attended 15 days Campus Programme

Indian Academy of Applied Psychology - Life Member