CHINCHU. C Assistant Professor
- Centre for Womens Studies
- School of Social Sciences & International Studies
- chinchu.c@gmail.com
Academic Activity
Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)
| S.No | Degree | Subject/Title of thesis | University/Board | Year of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Post Doctoral Fellow | Women’s Participation in Local Governance and Psychological Empowerment | Cochin University of Science and Technology | 2023 |
| 2 | Ph. D. | Influence of Self-Regulated Behaviour and Organizational Culture on Mental Health of IT Professionals | Periyar University, Salem. | 2020 |
| 3 | MA | Sociology | Indira Gandhi National Open University | 2013 |
| 4 | MSc | Applied Psychology | Annamalai University | 2010 |
| 5 | BSc | Computer Science | University of Kerala | 2007 |
Area of Specializaion
Awards / Prizes Conferred
| S.No | Name / Title of the Award | Type | Name of the Agency conferred the Award | Year of the Award | Amount for Cash Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local- and State-Level Policy Work Grant | INTERNATIONAL | Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) | 2024 | 1,66,000 |
| 2 | Global Paper Competition – Second Prize | INTERNATIONAL | UNESCO, UN MGCY and Journal of Science Policy and Governance (JSPG) | 2023 | - |
| 3 | SIPS Commendation | INTERNATIONAL | Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science | 2023 | - |
| 4 | Researchers in the Global South | INTERNATIONAL | Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) | 2022 | 1,64,000 |
| 5 | Small Scale Events Grant | INTERNATIONAL | Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) | 2022 | 68,850 |
Teaching Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution |
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Research Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution | Area of Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Post Doctoral Fellow | Women’s Studies Centre | Cochin University of Science and Technology | Women’s Political Participation and Psychological Empowerment |
| 2 | Research Associate | Women’s Studies Centre | Cochin University of Science and Technology | Women Empowerment, Sexuality |
| 3 | Associate Fellow | Social Sciences | Integrated Rural Technology Centre | Mental Health, Sustainable Development |
Industry Experience
| S.No | Designation | Company/Corporate | Nature of Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expert Consultant | Curium Think Lab | Consultancy |
Contribution towards Innovation
| S.No | Name of the Work/Contribution | Specialization | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Translation of World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) Declaration on Sexual Rights to Malayalam | Sexuality | Voluntary |
| 2 | Translation of World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) Declaration on Sexual Pleasure to Malayalam | Sexuality | Voluntary |
Patent Details
| S.No | Title | Status | Patent Number | Year of Award | Type | Commercialized Status |
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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Journal Name | Volume, Issue & Page Nos. | Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Time for Action: A Case for Mental Health Advocacy in India | Chinchu C. | Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health | 10, 101–106 | 2023 | 0.8 |
| 2 | Balancing Regulation and Autonomy: NCAHP Act and the Psychology Profession in India | Chinchu C. | Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine | Online First | 2023 | 2.8 |
| 3 | Vocational training for livelihood and rehabilitation of persons with intellectual disabilities | Chinchu C. | Tizard Learning Disability Review | 27(3/4). 129-138 | 2022 | 0.9 |
| 4 | Mapping the bisexual experience of a Keralite woman: glimpses into India | Chinchu C. | Sexual and Relationship Therapy | 33(1–2). 135–145 | 2018 | 1.98 |
| 5 | Mental Health and Organizational Culture Among IT Professionals | Chinchu, C., & Kadhiravan, S. | Global Journal of Advanced Research | 5(1), 4–9 | 2018 | - |
| 6 | Self-Regulated Behaviour and Mental Health Among IT Professionals | Chinchu, C., & Kadhiravan, S. | International Journal of Human Resource Management and Research | 8(1), 35–40 | 2018 | - |
Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Journal Name | Volume, Issue & Page Nos. | Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | നിർമ്മിതബുദ്ധിയും സമൂഹമനസ്സും (Artificial Intelligence and Social Psyche) | Chinchu C. | വൈജ്ഞാനികം മൾട്ടി ഡിസിപ്ലിനറി ജേർണൽ | 1 (3), 20-29 | 2023 | -- |
| 2 | Open Science, Mental Health, and Sustainable Development: A Proposed Model for a Low-Resource Setting | Chinchu C. | Journal of Science Policy & Governance | 21(02) | 2022 | - |
| 3 | Best of Times, Worst of Times: Occupational Mental Health Research in India | Chinchu C. | IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science | 22(4), 08-12 | 2017 | - |
| 4 | Vocational Preferences and Career Awareness Among Psychology Students in Kerala | Chinchu C. | Global Journal For Research Analysis | 4(5). 71-73 | 2015 | - |
Papers Published in Conference Proceedings
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Details of Conference Publication | Page Nos. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Positive Psychology Research from 2011 to 2021: A Bibliometric Review of Trends and Evolution | Chinchu C. | Mental Health of Adolescents Post Pandemic: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions ISBN: 9789391355616 | 151 -164 | 2023 |
| 2 | Global Recommendation on Open Science and ETDs: Current Status and The way Forward for India | Chinchu C. | 26th International Symposium ETD 2023 | 244-252 | 2023 |
| 3 | Community Mental Health: A Participatory Model for Kerala | Chinchu C. and Anju B. | CPUH-Research Journal Special Issue 3(2) | 239-241 | 2018 |
Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cognitive Biases in Everyday Life | Chinchu C. | Self-published | 2021 | 9781005224608 |
Chapters in Books
| S.No | Title of the Chapters | Name of the Authors | Title of the Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navigating an Education through the Pandemic: The (Im)mobilities of Aspiration among Student Migrants of Kerala | Eswaran, Aparna, & Chinchu, C. | India Migration Report 2023 | Routledge India | 2024 | 9781003490234 |
| 2 | Helping women recover their livelihood after Flood-related disaster | Ajitha K., Chinchu C. | Compendium of Best Practices on the Role of Women in Disaster Risk Reduction | National Institute of Disaster Management | 2023 | 9788196918064 |
| 3 | Positive Psychology Research from 2011 to 2021: A Bibliometric Review of Trends and Evolution | Chinchu C. | Mental Health of Adolescents Post Pandemic: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions | CHRIST (Deemed to be University) | 2023 | 9789391355616 |
| 4 | “Will You Buy me a New Cycle?” An Exploration Into The Impact of Inter-Caste Violence on Children with reference to Dharmapuri Violence | U. Baskaran, Chinchu. C, J. Ganesh Kumar & R. Maharishi | Violence Against Women & Children: Challenges and Strategies | Periyar Maniammai University | 2013 | 9788192476742 |
Edited Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
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Ongoing Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Culture-sensitive Implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Kerala Schools: An Evidence-based Intervention Framework | Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) | 1 Year | 1.66 | 2024 |
| 2 | Experiences of Minority Community Members In India | Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) | 1 Year | 1.6 | 2022 |
Ongoing Consultancy Works
| S.No | Title of the Consultancy Work | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|
Completed Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Performance assessment of Tribal Residential Schools in Kerala | Kerala State Planning Board | 1 Year | 9.79 | 2019 |
| 2 | Impact Assessment of KILA Training Programme for Child Friendly Local Governance | Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) | 1 Year | 17.35 | 2019 |
| 3 | Impact Assessment of KILA Training Programme on Capacity Building for Municipal Officials | Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) | 1 Year | 10.72 | 2019 |
| 4 | Evolving Strategies for Developing Maths and Science Competency of Tribal Students at Secondary Level | UNICEF India | 1 Year | 16.25 | 2019 |
| 5 | Enhancing the Employability of Educated Tribal Youth of Attappadi | Scheduled Tribes Development Department, Kerala | 1 Year | 7.65 | 2018 |
| 6 | Assessing Impact of Floods/Landslides on Biodiversity, Bioresources, and Tribal Livelihood in Attappady | Kerala State Biodiversity Board | 1 Year | 2.37 | 2018 |
| 7 | Enhancement of Services at BUDS institutions | LSGD Department, Kerala | 6 months | 5.99 | 2016 |
Completed Consultancy Works
| S.No | Title of the Consultancy Work | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|
Career Guidance Offered to students
| S.No | Name of the Scheme | No. of Students | Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling | No. of Students Passed | No. of Students Placed |
|---|
List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,
| S.No | Name of the Programme/Scheme | Date of Implementation | No. of Students Enrolled | Agencies Involved |
|---|
Research Guidance - PG
| S.No | Year | Degree | No. of Students Awarded | Department/Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | M.A. | 8 | IGNOU Regional Centre, Kochi |
| 2 | 2021 | M.A. | 5 | IGNOU Regional Centre, Kochi |
Research Guidance - Ph.D
| S.No | Student Name | Registration Date | Registration No. | Thesis Title | Thesis Submitted Status | Thesis Submitted Date | Vivavoce Completed Status | Date Awarded |
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Research Guidance - Post Doctoral
| S.No | Scholar Name | Designation | Funding Agency | Fellowship Title | Year of Joining | Year of Completion |
|---|
Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year
| S.No | Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided | Professional body for which membership fee is provided | Amount of Support | Place | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|
E-Lecture Details
| S.No | E-Lecture Title | Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering | Member of Editorial Bodies | Reviewer/Referee of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content/Module Title | Institution/Platform | Year | Weblink | ||||
| 1 | Cognitive Biases in Everyday Life | Cognitive Biases in Everyday Life | Others | 2021 | Cognitive Biases in Everyday Life | 0 | Journal of Homosexuality, Heliyon |
Details of Online Education Conducted
| S.No | Nature of Online Course | No. of Sessions | Target Group | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awareness Programme on Community Mental Health | 5 | Youth | 21-09-2020 |
Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme
| S.No | Title of the Paper | Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme | Organized by | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gender and Relationships: Democracy and Intimacy | National Seminar on Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Gender Dynamics and Social Equality | Department of History, Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad, sponsored by the Department of Collegiate Ed | National | 06-11-2023 | 07-11-2023 | 2023 |
| 2 | Research in Psychology: The What and Why | National Conference on Unraveling the Psychological Tapestry: Exploring Diverse Fields and Career Paths | St. Joseph’s College, Kannur | National | 25-09-2023 | 26-09-2023 | 2023 |
| 3 | Research Proposal Writing and Qualitative Research | Faculty Development Programme | Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous) Bengaluru | Institutional | 14-07-2023 | 14-07-2023 | 2023 |
| 4 | Mental Health through Social Service and Volunteering | Invited Talk | St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery | Institutional | 10-10-2022 | 10-10-2022 | 2022 |
| 5 | World Mental Health Report and Us | Panel Discussion | St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam | State | 30-07-2022 | 30-07-2022 | 2022 |
| 6 | Role of Local Self Government in Kerala in Ensuring the Socio-economic Rights of Citizens during Pan | Workshop | Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) | State | 24-06-2022 | 24-06-2022 | 2022 |
| 7 | Data Analysis and Interpretation | Workshop | National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi | Institutional | 07-03-2022 | 07-03-2022 | 2022 |
| 8 | Research and Publication Ethics, Quantitative Methods | Faculty Development Programme | St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam | State | 04-01-2022 | 17-02-2022 | 2022 |
| 9 | Psychological Well-being and Mental Stress among Adolescents | Webinar | Kerala State Women's Development Corporation and Women Cell, KMM Government Women's College, Kannur | Institutional | 13-11-2021 | 13-11-2021 | 2021 |
| 10 | Taking Charge: Women, Career, and Independence in a Patriarchal Society | Webinar | St. Peter's College, Kolenchery | Institutional | 25-06-2021 | 25-06-2021 | 2021 |
| 11 | Yoga and Mental Health | Webinar | Psychology Circle | State | 21-06-2021 | 21-06-2021 | 2021 |
| 12 | Identifying Journals for Publication | Workshop | National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) | Institutional | 14-06-2021 | 18-06-2021 | 2021 |
| 13 | Learning Management | Scholar Support Programme | Government College, Chittur | Institutional | 19-01-2019 | 19-01-2019 | 2019 |
| 14 | Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis Software | National Seminar | Government Victoria College, Palakkad | National | 27-11-2018 | 29-11-2018 | 2018 |
| 15 | Gender Equality and Transgender Rights | Seminar | Yeldo Mar Baselios College, Kothamangalam | State | 13-12-2016 | 13-12-2016 | 2016 |
Conferences/Seminars Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Seminar on Gender and Sports | National Commission for Women | CUSAT, Kochi; 3 Days | National | 08-12-2022 | 10-12-2022 | 2022 |
Workshop Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Translational Psychology: Communicating Scientific Knowledge to The People | Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) | Aluva, Kerala; 3 Days | State | 28-04-2023 | 30-04-2023 | 2023 |
| 2 | Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Gender Sensitization and Gender Equality | CUSAT | Online; 6 days | National | 07-09-2021 | 13-09-2021 | 2021 |
Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies
| S.No | Name of the Position | Agency/Organisation | Duration | Nature of Duties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camp Director | Scheduled Tribes Development Department, Government of Kerala | 3 Days | Camp Director - vacation camp for students of Model Residential Schools (MRS) |
Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies
| S.No | Name of the Body/Society | Nature of Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) | Member | 2022 |
| 2 | Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD) | Member | 2022 |
| 3 | Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science (SIPS) | Member | 2021 |
| 4 | Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) | Member | 2021 |
| 5 | Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) | Member | 2017 |
| 6 | Indian Association for Women’s Studies (IAWS) | Life Member | 2015 |
| 7 | Regional Association for Women Studies (RAWS) | Life Member | 2013 |
| 8 | National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), India | Member | 2010 |
| 9 | American Psychological Association (APA) | Member | 2009 |
| 10 | Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) | Member | 2009 |
Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)
| S.No | Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member Secretary, Gender Audit Committee | 2023-24 | Conduct of Gender Audit of Pondicherry University |
| 2 | Member, Board of Studies, Psychology, St.Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. | 2024-25 | Syllabus Preparation, Approval |
Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)
| S.No | Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Translation Taskforce member, Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science | 2022 to present | Translation of materials to Indian languages |
Collaboration with Institution/Industry
| S.No | Collaborator Name | Designation | Institution/Industry | Type | Nature of Collaboration | Period of Collaboration | Visits to Collaborating Institution / Industry |
Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Date | To Date | From Date | To Date | |||||||
Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)
| S.No | Title of the FDP | Organiser | Venue | Duration | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty Development Programme on Academic Writing and Publishing in Social Sciences | Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady | Online | 15 Days | 10-02-2022 | 12-03-2022 | 2022 |
| 2 | Summer School on Behavioural Finance | Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad. | Online | 5 Days | 15-06-2020 | 19-06-2020 | 2020 |
| 3 | Faculty Development Programme on Counselling Skills | Periyar University, Salem. | Periyar University, Salem. | 7 Days | 02-01-2015 | 08-01-2015 | 2015 |
Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted
| S.No | Name of the Programme | No. of Participants | Venue | Duration | From Date | To Date | Year | Revenue Generated |
|---|
Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme
| S.No | IMPRESS/IMPRINT/SPARC/STARS/LEAP/Others | Place | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|
Enrolment under ARPIT Programme
| S.No | Name of the Programme | Period of the Programme | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Date | To Date | ||