BARANI KANTH D. Associate Professor

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  • Department of Applied Psychology
  • School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences
  • baranikanth77@gmail.com

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 Post-doctoral fellow Psychology Kent State University,USA 2017
2 PhD Psychology Periyar University 2014
3 MPhil Psychology Bharathiar University 2008
4 MSc Psychology University of Madras 2003

Area of Specializaion

Counselling Psychology, Interpersonal Relationships, Training & Development

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 Certificate of Merit for Teaching REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2016 Citation
2 Certificate of Merit for Teaching REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2015 Citation
3 Certificate of Merit for Teaching REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2014 Citation
4 Certificate of Merit for Teaching REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2012 Citation
5 Certificate of Merit for Teaching REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2011 Citation
6 Certificate of Merit for Teaching REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2010 Citation
7 ICQESMS Excellence Award NATIONAL Jadavpur University 2007 Citation

Teaching Experience

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1 Assistant Professor Applied Psychology Pondicherry University

Research Experience

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1 Post-doctoral fellow Department of Psychological Sceinces Kent State University,USA Interpersonal Relationship and Youth Mental health

Industry Experience

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1 Education Officer Central Board for Workers Education,Govt of India HRD Training

Contribution towards Innovation

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Patent Details

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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 Development and validation of the family connectedness scale and testing the psychometric properties of the psychological capital questionnaire among Indumathy.J.,Barani Kanth. Mala.V Journal of the Social Sciences 48(2), 874-885 2020 Nil
2 Psychosocial Determinants of Romantic Inclination among Unmarried youth Barani Kanth & S.Kadhiravan Interpersona. Vol.11. 1 2017 Nil
3 Validation of Adapted Dartmouth Operative Conditions Scale for sedation during pediatric esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Vanmathi Chandran,Barath Jagadisan & Barani Kanth Pediatric Anesthesia 27(6), 621-628. 2017 2.389
4 Effect of Exposure to Attractive Models on Social Appearance Anxiety among university Students Radhika & Barani Kanth Educational Quest-An International Journal of Education and Applied Social Sciences 8(spl), 243-248. 2017 Nil
5 Malleability of memory and perception in young adults. Savera Srinivasan & Barani Kanth Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities 7(7), 436-446. 2017 Nil
6 Premarital Romantic and Sexual Relationship among Unmarried Young Adults in India-An overview Barani Kanth IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sceinces. 22 (6). 2017 Nil
7 Correlates of Romantic Relationship among Young Adults in India. Barani Kanth International Journal of Social Sciences Review 5(2), 167-171. 2017 Nil
8 The Green Eyed Monster:Exploring the influence of Ego Defences and Relationship closeness on Romantic Jealousy. Sahana.S & Barani Kanth International Journal of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences. Vol.6(1). 2016 Nil
9 Influence of Cyberbullying and Fear of Negative Evaluation Among Youth Abhipsa.S & Barani Kanth Indian Journal of Health and Well- being Vol.6(10): 2016 Nil
10 Psychological Contract and its relation to perceived organizational climate among employees in service sector. Samira Syal & Barani Kanth International Journal of Education and Management Studies Vol.4(2):134-137. 2014 Nil
11 Development and validation of Romantic Inclination Scale. Barani Kanth & S.Kadhiravan Indian Journal of Positive Psychology Vol. 4(2):301-305 2013 Nil
12 Effect of level of alcoholism and personality on cognitive failure among male alcoholics Shica.A.Joseph,Barani Kanth,Thyiagarajan.s Journal of Indian Academy Applied Psychology. Vol.39 (2):182-188 2013 Nil
13 Attitude of students towards premarital romantic relationship and its correlates Barani Kanth & S.Kadhiravan Journal of Research Extension and Development . Vol.2 (2): 65-69. 2013 Nil
14 Correlates of romantic inclination among youth. Barani Kanth & S.Kadhiravan Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol.5 (2):75-80 2013 Nil
15 Relationship between Transactional Styles and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour-An Evaluation Barani Kanth Periyar University Journal of Psychology Vol 1. 2013 Nil
16 Role of Infertility, Emotional Intelligence and Resilience on marital satisfaction among Indian couples Barani Kanth,Thiyagarajan & Nigesh International Journal of Applied Psychology Vol .3(3):31-37 2013 NIl
17 Role of Psychological contract in sustainable organisations Barani Kanth Golden Research Thoughts Vol.2(special edition):14-17. 2013 Nil
18 Relationship between religious coping and silver lining tendencies among cancer patients Radhika.K,Barani Kanth & Thiyagarajan.S Indian Journal of Positive Psycholgy. Vol.3 (3):333-337. 2012 Nil
19 Emotional Intelligence among Employees of Public and Private sector industries Barani Kanth The Psychespce Vol.6 (1):35-41 2012 Nil
20 Safety Behaviour: Employees commitment for a safer Work place. Harini.C & Barani Kanth The Psychespce Vol.5 (2):26-30 2011 Nil

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 Relationship between Transactional Styles and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour-An Evaluation Barani Kanth Periyar University Journal of Psychology Vol 1. 2013 NIL
2 Role of Psychological contract in sustainable organisations Barani Kanth Golden Research Thoughts Vol.2(special edition):14-17. 2013 NIL
3 Emotional Intelligence among Employees of Public and Private sector industries Barani Kanth The Psychespce Vol.6 (1):35-41 2012 NIL
4 Safety Behaviour: Employees commitment for a safer Work place. Harini.C & Barani Kanth The Psychespce Vol.5 (2):26-30 2011 NIL

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

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Books

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Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Stress among parents of special and normal children Parveen Banu & Barani Kanth Students" Mental Health Akansha. 2013 9788183703413
2 Role of Interpersonal Relationship Orientation and self esteem on usage of social networking websites among college students Ancella.R,Radhika.K & Barani Kanth Students" Mental Health Akansha 2013 9788183703413
3 Student Counselling;Importance of Need analysis Barani Kanth Global Issues in Teacher Education Bhargava Book House. 2010 9789380346526

Edited Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Students’ Mental Health. Deb.S.,Rangaiah,B.R.,Sia,S.K.,Dhanalakshmi,D.,Kanth,D.B.,Thangal,R Akansha. 2013 9788183703413

Ongoing Projects

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Ongoing Consultancy Works

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Completed Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Romantic Relationship among unmarried youth in India: A factorial study UGC 2 years 95,000 2012

Completed Consultancy Works

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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.SC 12 Applied Psychology
2 2021 M.SC 10 Applied Psychology
3 2020 M.SC 11 Applied Psychology
4 2019 M.SC 8 Applied Psychology
5 2018 M.SC 7 Applied Psychology
6 2016 M.SC 6 Applied Psychology
7 2015 M.SC 6 Applied Psychology
8 2014 M.SC 6 Applied Psychology
9 2012 M.SC 6 Applied Psychology
10 2011 M.SC 5 Applied Psychology
11 2010 M.SC 5 Applied Psychology
12 2009 M.SC 4 Applied Psychology

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
1 J.Indumathy 31/08/2018 1800157003 EFFECTS OF COMMUNICATION, CONFLICT AND EMOTION REGULATION ON COPING, ADJUSTMENT AND PARENTING AMONG MARRIED COUPLES: A DYADIC APPROACH YES 18-01-2021 YES 09-08-2021

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

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Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year

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E-Lecture Details

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Details of Online Education Conducted

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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 Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Measurement Invariace of Romantic Inclination Scale International conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology Indian Academy of Applied Psychology International 13-02-2018 15-02-2018 2018
2 Cross-cultural variations in Premarital Romantic and Sexual Experiences in Young adults from India a International conference of IARR International Association of Relationship Research International 23-06-2017 27-06-2017 2017
3 Micro skills in counseling & counselling in different Settings. National conference on Counselling and Life skills to Empower future Professionals Wadihuda Institute of Research and Advanced studies, Payyanur,Kerala National 31-01-2014 01-02-2014 2014
4 Emotional Intelligence-A key to Psychological competence for Success. Emotional Intelligence:Psychological and Philosophical perspectives Loyola College, Chennai. National 05-01-2012 06-01-2012 2012

Conferences/Seminars Organized

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Workshop Organized

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Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

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Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

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1 International Association of Relationship Research Member 2017

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

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Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

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Collaboration with Institution/Industry

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Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

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Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

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Enrolment under ARPIT Programme

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