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

EDUCATION:

  • PhD, (Psychology), University of Calicut, India, 2002 – 2006
  • MA (Applied Psychology), University of Calicut, India (First Division & III Rank), 1999 – 2001
  • BSc (Psychology), University of Calicut, India (First Division & II Rank), 1995 - 1998
  • Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, India, 2002

UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

  • Lecturer, Graduate School of Human Sciences (Counseling Psychology), Assumption University of Thailand, Huamak Campus, Thailand, 10240, August 2019 till date.
  • Lecturer, Faculty of education, St. Theresa International College, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand, May 2017 – August 2018.
  • Activity Coordinator for people with Dementia, Rushcliffe care Group, England, UK, 2012-2016
  • Research Consultant, Sports Centre, University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2011 -2012.
  • Research Consultant, Sports Centre, University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2009 -2010
  • Lecturer, Dept of Psychology, Kannur University, India, 2008 -2009
  • Lecturer, Padmashree Group of Institutions, Bangalore, India 2006- 2008
  • Project Consultant, Centre for Psychological Development, Dept. of Psychology, Bangalore University, India. 2005 -2006
  • Research Fellow, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Bangalore, India. 2004 - 2005
  • Research Fellow, Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology, (SCTIMST), Govt.of India, Trivandrum, India, 2003 -2004
  • Lecturer, Association of the Welfare of the Handicapped (AWH), Calicut, India, 2001-2003

PUBLICATION:

  1. Ittikorn, S & Arikkatt, R. M., (2023). Exploring the effectiveness of guided mindfulness protocol on experiential avoidance, smartphone addiction, sleep quality, and general psychological distress level in university students in Bangkok, Thailand: A mixed-method study. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology,14(4).
  2. Doowa,P.& Arikkatt, R. M., (2023). Improving Thai University student’s Academic Procrastination and self-efficacy through online CBT based intervention. Phranakhon Rajabhat Research Journal (Humanities and Social Sciences),18(2).
  3. Arikkatt, R.M; 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). (Thai Journal Index (TCI)
  4. Yang, L., & Menon, R. (2023). Online Dispositional Flow Enhancement Training for Chinese Recreational Runners: A Single-Group Mixed-method Evaluation. Journal of Health Research, 37(4), 7.
  5. Yang, L., & Menon, R. (2022). Reliability and Validity of the Adapted Chinese Dispositional Flow Scale-2 in Leisure-time Runners. The Journal of Behavioral Science, 17(3), 65-76.
  6. Myint, N. A. T., Chantagul, N., & Menon, R. (2022). A path analytic study of the effect of big five personality traits on assertiveness, being mediated by self-esteem and social anxiety, among undergraduate students of Myanmar institute of theology. Scholar: Human Sciences, 14(1), 351-351.
  7. 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.
  8. Arikkatt, R.A & Mohanan,S,A. (2020). The Buffering Effect of Self-compassion on the Relationship between Attachment Dimensions and Life Satisfaction of Female Adolescents Living in Orphanages. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 11(4), 293-299.
  9. Mohanan,S,A. & Arikkatt, R,A (2020). Effect of Attachment Dimensions on Life Satisfaction of Adolescents living in Orphanages: the Role of Self-Esteem as a Mediator. Indian Journal of Health and Well-being, 11(4-6), 258-264
  10. Arikkatt, R.A & Mohanan,S,A. (2020). Self-Compassion and Eudaimonic Well-Being in Young Adults: The Mediating Role of Personal Growth Initiative. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 11(2), 105-109.
  11. Mohanan, Santhosh and Menon, Rajitha, 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
  12. Mohanan, Santhosh and Menon, Rajitha, 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
  13. 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
  14. Ganeshsundaram, R & Arikkatt, R.A (2022). Preventing Suicidal Ideation in University Students by Increasing Social Connectedness and Enhancing Sense of Mattering. 3rd APSPA International Virtual Conference on Multi-Cultural Challenges and Diverse Approaches in School Psychology on 22 – 23 July 2022. (Best paper award).
  15. Dim.A & Arikkatt, R.A (2022). Skills-Based Psychological Intervention for the Enhancement of Resilience and Mental Health Well-being among Myanmar Conflict-Affected Displaced People in Thailand. 3rd APSPA International Virtual Conference on Multi-Cultural Challenges and Diverse Approaches in School Psychology on 22 – 23 July 2022. (Best paper award).
  16. Hein,S.P & Arikkatt, R.A (2022). The Effect of Disease Knowledge and Family Support on The Self-Care Behaviours Mediated by Diabetes Distress of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Mandalay, Myanmar. 3rd APSPA International Virtual Conference on Multi-Cultural Challenges and Diverse Approaches in School Psychology on 22 – 23 July 2022.
  17. Kotakonda, A & Arikkatt, R.A (2022). The Moderating Effect of Psychological Capital on The Relationship Between the Workplace Stressors and Satisfaction With Life Of Asian Male Seafarers. 3rd APSPA International Virtual Conference on Multi-Cultural Challenges and Diverse Approaches in School Psychology on 22 – 23 July 2022.
  18. Hkam,J & Arikkatt, R.A (2022). Mediation Role of Resilience in The Relationship Between Coping Strategies And Psychological Well-Being Among Internally Displace People. 3rd APSPA International Virtual Conference on Multi-Cultural Challenges and Diverse Approaches in School Psychology on 22 – 23 July 2022.
  19. Pratumsuwan,M & Arikkatt, R.A (2022). Compassion, Caregiver Burden, Coping Strategies Among Thai Family Caregivers of Elderly: A Conceptual Model. 3rd APSPA International Virtual Conference on Multi-Cultural Challenges and Diverse Approaches in School Psychology on 22 – 23 July 2022.
  20. Tan,Y & Arikkatt, R.A (2022). The Mediating effect of Physical Appearance Comparison and Body Dissatisfaction between Physical Appearance Perfectionism and Disordered Eating Behavior among Chinese Young Gay Men. 3rd APSPA International Virtual Conference on Multi-Cultural Challenges and Diverse Approaches in School Psychology on 22 – 23 July 2022.
  21. Mohanan,S,A. & Arikkatt, R,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.
  22. Arikkatt, R,A , Mohanan,S,A, & Jayan.C(2008). Gender and mental health of sport persons. Indian Journal of Community Psychology,2(2),64-72.
  23. Arikkatt, R,A , Mohanan,S,A, & Jayan.C (2007). Mental Health and Intelligence of Sport Persons. Journal of Indian Health Psychology, 2,107-114.
  24. Jayan.C., Mohanan,S,A, & Arikkatt, R,A (2005).Exploration of Therapeutic Uses of Drama in Alcohol Dependent Individuals. Indian Journal of Community Psychology, 1,19-100.
  25. Mohanan,S,A, & Arikkatt, R,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
  26. Arikkatt, R,A , Mohanan,S,A, & 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.
  27. Mohanan,S,A, & Arikkatt, R,A & Jayan.C (2007). Theatre As a Medium for Creative Teacher Education In Panch Ramalingam, (Ed). Effective Teaching Skills (pp.184-196). Puducherry: Puducherry Co-operative Book Society.

RESEARCH PROJECTS 

  1. Validation of a Psychoeducation Intervention module to Facilitate Mental Health Help-seeking Behavior among University Students in Malaysia by Centre of Excellence for Research, Value Innovation and Entrepreneurship UCSI University & IRAS, Assumption University of Thailand (Ongoing).
  2. Development of Emotional literacy interventions for school children in Thailand by IRAS, Assumption University of Thailand (Ongoing).
  3. Efficacy of Intentional Growth Training to enhance Personal Growth Initiative of counseling students by IRAS, Assumption University of Thailand (Ongoing).
  4. Emotional Intelligence Scale for Sport Persons by Sports Authority of India, Bangalore, India. (Completed)
  5. Efficacy of a psychoeducation intervention to facilitate Mental health Help-seeking behavior among university students in Thailand by IRAS, Assumption University of Thailand. (Completed)

RECENT WORKSHOPS/ INVITED TALKS (2022-2023)

Invited talk on "Impact Of Gratitude On School Children: Challenges And Possibilities" at the 5th APSPA International Conference on the Efforts of G20: School Psychologists Connect 26–27 September, 2023, organized by Asia Pacific School Psychology Association, Malaysia & Global Rainbow Foundation, Mauritius.

Invited talk on "Efficacy of Intentional Growth Training to enhance Personal Growth Initiative of counseling students" at the 4th APSPA International Conference at Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, India from 15 – 16 March 2023.

Workshop on “Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety Scale” as part of Community service workshop in the area of suicide prevention organized by Graduate School of Human Sciences. Salle de Expo, Huamak Campus, Assumption University on 30/9/2022.

Invited talk on ‘Efficacy of a psychoeducation intervention to facilitate Mental Health Help-seeking behavior among University students in Thailand’ at the 12th In SPA International Conference on “Meeting the Challenges in Schools: Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat” at Pondicherry University in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha, Govt. of Puducherry, Puducherry Technological University, and Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai, (02 – 04 October 2022).

 RECENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Courses taught for PhD (Counselling Psychology): Advanced Tests and Assessment in Counseling Psychology, Seminar in Ethics in Counseling Profession, Family / Group dynamics in Counseling.

Courses taught for Masters (Counselling Psychology): Couple and Family Counseling, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology Practicum II, Professional Ethics in Counseling Psychology, Tests and Assessment in Counseling Psychology, Human Development Across Life Span

RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES(CERTIFICATES)

Direct Behavior Rating (DBR): successfully completed the training and received a certificate of completion from NEAG SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, Direct Behavior Ratings ©University of Connecticut). January 22, 2023.

Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA : Successfully completed a training and certification to administer and score the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA. November 6, 2021.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

(Name of Award), (Awarding Institution), (Year Awarded)

Young Scientist Award -2006, Sports Psychology Association of India (SPAI) XIX National Conference of SPAI, 18-20, January 2007, Hyderabad, India

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION/MEMBERSHIP

  • Member : Asia Pacific School Psychology Association (APSPA)
  • Life member: Indian academy of applied psychology (IAAP)
  • Life member: Sports Psychology Association of India (SPAI)
  • Life member: Pondichery Psychology Association of India (PPA)

 


 

 

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