Congratulations to Dr. Santhosh Ayathupady Mohanan on receiving the title “ASSISTANT PROFESSOR” in the University Council’s Meeting of the academic year 2023 on September 21, 2023. 

Asst. Prof. Dr. Santhosh Mohanan is a lecturer at the Graduate School of Human Sciences, Assumption University of Thailand. His Master’s and Ph.D. degrees are in Psychology from the University of Calicut, India. Additionally, he holds a Master’s degree in Dramatherapy, a specialized form of psychotherapy, from the University of Derby, UK, and he had been practicing Dramatherapy in England before joining Assumption University. His area of interest includes arts-based psychological interventions, attachment, and well-being. He has been practicing, teaching and conducting research in psychology for around two decades in various countries. He is a member of many professional associations such as the British Association of Dramatherapists, and has presented papers at various conferences.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  • Arikkatt, R.A; Mohanan,S,A & Dharmarajan,S (2023). The psychological effects of an online psychoeducation intervention on stigma, attitude and intention toward help-seeking among university students. Academic Psychiatry and Psychology Journal (APPJ) 39(2).
  • Conrad, T. L., & Mohanan, S. A. (2022). The effects of parental feeding practices on emotional eating in adolescents mediated by stress-related appraisal. Scholar: Human Sciences, 14(2), 369-369.
  • Mohanan, S. A., & George, P. (2022). The effects of parenting styles on academic achievement and school adjustment among high school students in Nagaland, India: The mediating effects of attachment dimensions, academic self-efficacy and emotional regulation. Scholar: Human Sciences, 14(1), 138-138.
  • Traibutra, R., & Mohanan, S. A. (2022). An investigation of the predictive relationships between identified factors and graduate students' decision to study human sciences programs at assumption university. Scholar: Human Sciences, 14(2), 386-386.
  • Gorjian, M., & Mohanan, S. A. (2021). Psychological Stress in Thai Mothers of Children with Cognitive Disabilities: The Predictors and Consequences of Coping Strategies and Perceived Controllability. Scholar: Human Sciences, 13 (1), 409-428. May 2021
  • Arikkatt, R.A & Mohanan,S,A. (2021). Social Distancing Intention During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The theory of Planned Behavior in Thai cultural Context. Indian Journal of Health and Well-being,12(1), 93-99.
  • Naing, M. Z., & Mohanan, S. A. (2021). Doctor patient relationship as a mediator between attachment dimensions and self-management in chronic patients, Yangon, Myanmar. Scholar: Human Sciences, 13(2), 125-125.
  • Khosravi, Z., & Mohanan,S. A. (2020). The Effect of Parenting Dimensions on College Adjustment and Academic Performance: The Mediating Role of Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction, Self-Esteem and Academic Engagement Among University Students from International Programs in Bangkok, Thailand. Scholar: Human Sciences, 12 (2), 385-407.
  • Katsumata, M., & Mohanan, S. A. (2020). The Influence of Self-Concept on Resilience Being Mediated by Self-Compassion and Compassion for Others Among Thai Adolescents. Scholar: Human Sciences, 12 (1), 20-36.
  • Buranasompob, P., Chantagul, N., & Mohanan, S. A. (2020). The Efficacy of Integrated SFBT Intervention on Self- Compassion, Self-Determination, and Solution-Focused Mindset Among High School Students in Bangkok, Thailand. Scholar: Human Sciences, 12 (1), 144-159.
  • Poolthawee, R., & Mohanan, S. A. (2019). The Moderation Effect On The Relationship Between The TPB-Based Predictor Variables And Intention For Healthy Eating Among Thai University Students In Bangkok. Scholar: Human Sciences, 11(2), 272.
  • Oo, A. M. K. M., & Mohanan, S. A. (2019). Stress and life satisfaction among medical students in Myanmar: The mediating role of coping styles. Scholar: Human Sciences, 11(2), 313.
  • Mohanan, S.A., & Menon, R. A. A Heuristic Study of Therapeutic Presence and Its Experiential Relations with Stage Presence (June 11, 2018). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3194053 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3194053
  • Mohanan, S.A., & Menon, R. A. Dramatherapy for Facilitating an Older Adult's Psychological Transition into a Nursing Home: A Case Study (March 17, 2017). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2934924 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2934924
  • Mohanan, Santhosh and Menon, Rajitha and Mokhtar, Abdul Halim, Cross-Cultural Validation of the Achievement Goal Questionnaire for Sports: A Malaysian Adaptation (February 27, 2017). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2924348 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2924348
  • Roy J, Mokhtar AH, Abdul Karim S, Mohanan, S. A. (2015). Cognitive appraisals and lived experiences during injury rehabilitation: A narrative account within personal and situational backdrop. Asian Journal of Sports Medicine. 6 (3).
  • Mohanan, S.A., Gill.B.S. & Moktar.A.H (2012). Cross-Cultural Validation of The Performance Failure Appraisal Inventory-Short Form: A Malaysian Adaptation. Malaysian Journal of Sports Sciences and Research.
  • Mohanan, S. A., Mokhtar, A. H., & Ismail, M. (2011). Achievement goals, fears of failure and perceived coaching climate in Malaysian sepak takraw players. Malaysian Journal of Sport Science and Recreation, 7(1), 24-43.
  • Santhosh,A.M., Jayan,C., & Moktar.A.H(2010). Emotional Intelligence or Nonverbal Intelligence: Which is a Better Predictor of Athletes’ Positive Mental Health? Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 37(1),16-24.
  • Santhosh.A.M., & .Dr.Rajitha Menon.A. (2009). An Explorative Study of Therapeutic and Educational Impact of Theatre Techniques on Hospital Administration Students. Proceedings of the international conference. Building bridges for wellness through counselling and psychotherapy: an international conference. January 9-11,2008 organized by Sampurna-Montfort College, OISE (Ontario institute for Studies in Education), University of Toronto and Bangalore University.
  • Rajitha Menon,A., Santhosh,A.M., &Jayan.C(2008). Gender and mental health of sport persons. Indian Journal of Community Psychology,2(2),64-72.
  • Santhosh,A.M., Rajitha Menon,A., &Jayan.C(2008). A Psychological Intervention Strategy to Control Negative Attitude towards Sport Injury. Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 34,151-157.
  • Rajitha Menon,A., Santhosh,A.M., &Jayan.C. (2007). Mental Health and Intelligence of Sport Persons. Journal of Indian Health Psychology, 2,107-114.
  • Jayan.C., Santhosh,A.M., &Rajitha Menon,A.(2005).Exploration of Therapeutic Uses of Drama in Alcohol Dependent Individuals. Indian Journal of Community Psychology, 1,19-100.
  • Santhosh,A.M., Rajitha Menon,A., &Jayan.C(2008). A Psychological Intervention to Control Sport Competition Anxiety; In Nov Rattan Sharma, Asok K Kalia & Akbar Hussain, (Eds). Counseling: Theory, Research and Practice (pp.231-245). New Delhi: Global Publishing House
  • Rajitha Menon,A., Santhosh,A.M., &Jayan.C(2008). Sport Competition Anxiety and Negative Attitude towards Sport Injury as a Function of Gender and Nature of Sport; In Shyodan Singh (Ed). Psychology of Sports Performance (pp.265-280). New Delhi: Global Publishing house.
  • Santhosh,A.M., Rajitha Menon,A., &Jayan.C(2008). Development of Inventory for Sport Aggression (ISA). In Shyodan Singh (Ed). Psychology of Sports Performance (pp.201-212). New Delhi: Global Publishing house.

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